- Parts of Big Bend National Park in West Texas are set to close for two years, beginning May 1, to facilitate two major construction projects.
- The projects include replacing the 1964-built Chisos Mountains Lodge, which has suffered foundation damage, and upgrading water infrastructure from the 1950s.
- The closure will render the Chisos Basin Road inaccessible, preventing visitors from reaching the Chisos Basin developed area, including the store, restaurant, lodge, visitor centre, and campground. set to close sections near
- The basin, which features a popular desert view known as “The Window,” is often accessed via a single access road, which will be blocked during the ongoing construction project.
- Despite these closures, significant portions of the 801,163-acre park will remain open, offering access to scenic drives, various campsites, river access, and over 150 miles of hiking trails.
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