Terlingua's ghost town comprises the site of the former Chisos Mining Company, established in 1903 to extract quicksilver, also known as liquid mercury. By the late 1930s, production had begun to ...

Letters to the Editor - June 2, 2025 Closing the Chisos Mountains and one of the most beautiful areas of Big Bend National Park for two years or more is a very big mistake.

" Big Bend National Park remains open throughout this project," NPS said. "Only the Chisos Basin area of the park will be affected. Over 800,000 acres and hundreds of miles of scenic drives (paved ...

The two projects include a replacement for the Chisos Mountains Lodge, an integral area for the park, and replacing the aged waterlines in the Chisos Basin area. As work begins in August 2025, the ...

The Chisos Mountains Lodge will close on June 11, followed by the restaurant's closure on June 12. Campgrounds, group camps, and the visitor center remain open until Aug. 31.