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The public hasn’t had much access to the 300-thousand acre Big Bend Ranch State Park—but that’s about to change—and we kick things off with a Fiesta!

It’s a coming out party. The big day is November 14th, Saturday. We do have some pre and post fiesta activities.

Linda Hedges is a regional interpretive specialist and fiesta organizer. This free event will introduce attendees to outdoor opportunities and natural diversity found at the park. Pre fiesta activities commence Friday the 13th.

We’re looking adversity in the face this time since we’ve had a couple of false starts with the Fiesta because of, well, flood and swine flu. We are going for the three is a charm concept on the 13th of November as a kick-off with some daylong guided hikes, and mountain biking treks, also some half priced river rafting trips on the Rio Grande, with that same program repeated on Sunday.

The big day is Saturday November 14th which features tons of activities, a free barbecue lunch and a live concert. Folks who plan to attend should RSVP.

That is, in part, for planning purposes on our end, so we can do the best job of taking care of our visitors that day. But also, a nice perk for those who also do RSVP comes in the way of some attendance prizes.

Find out how to RSVP for the Big Bend Ranch State park Fiesta at passporttotexas.org

For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.
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RSVP:
Let us know you’re coming & double your chances of winning by sending us an e-mail RSVP. Your RSVP will entitle you to receive 2 tickets per family/group instead of 1. Must be at least 16 years of age to win.

RSVP by calling 512/389-8908 from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday – Friday or by e-mailing
Big Bend Ranch State Park.
In your e-mail please provide:

• Your name
• Phone number
• E-mail address
• City of residence
• Number of adults
• Number of children under 12 yrs

Indicate the activities you are interested in:

• Guided short hikes
• Jeep tours
• Horseback riding
• Mountain biking

Indicate if you are wanting to make required reservations & how many for:

Early Bird Tours, Saturday, November 14:

• Birdwatching
• Rock Art Tour
• Geology Tour

Pre-Fiesta Field Trips, Friday, November 13:

• Birdwatching
• Rock Art Hike
• Backcountry Tour/Hike – Madrid Falls to Fresno Canyon
• Mountain Bike Tour – All day – Mexicano Falls (will you be bringing your own bike)

Post-Fiesta Field Trips, Sunday, November 15:

• Birdwatching
• Rock Art Hike
• Backcountry Tour/Hike – Madrid Falls to Fresno Canyon
• Mountain Bike Tour – All day – Mexicano Falls (will you be bringing your own bike)

Remember, you can double your chances in the attendance prize raffle by letting us know ahead of time that you are coming – receive two tickets per family instead of one!

For free campsite reservations, phone 432-358-4444.

Thank you & we hope to see you there.

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