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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.

A major closure is coming to a popular area at Big Bend National Park in Texas. The national park reminded visitors of two large construction projects that will close the Chisos Basin starting in ...

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.

Both are state-listed as endangered and can be found in West Texas in desert scrub or woodland habitats within scattered mountain ranges, predominantly the Chisos and Guadalupe Mountains.