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El Camino Del Rio, Big Bend National Park

4.8
#6 of 22 in Outdoors in Big Bend National Park
Scenic Drive · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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  • By kleic
    I recently moved to San Antonio and lots of people rave about Big Bend but nobody told me about this drive. Thankfully, a ranger at Big Bend mentioned it ... and it turned out being one of the... 
    I recently moved to San Antonio and lots of people rave about Big Bend but nobody told me about this drive. Thankfully, a ranger at Big Bend mentioned it ... and it turned out being one of the...  more »
  • By Anne O
    This is a lovely scenic drive along Highway 170. You can stop along the way to take pictures of the winding river below and Mexico in the distance. Closed Canyon and Hoodoos Trail are must-sees... 
    This is a lovely scenic drive along Highway 170. You can stop along the way to take pictures of the winding river below and Mexico in the distance. Closed Canyon and Hoodoos Trail are must-sees...  more »
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