Things to Know

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Parking for the Ceremony?

Answer

Parking is very limited at Sotol Vista Overlook. We encourage carpooling out to the ceremony.

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Travel Time Around the Park?

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Travel time between some locations is often an hour, sometimes two. The distance between locations may not seem far, but the speed limit in the park is never above 30 mph. Stay aware of where you are going and how long it will take to get there.

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Gassing Up?

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Out in the desert, gas stations are few and far between. Once you are in the park, there is a gas station near the Panther Junction Visitor Center, but Thanksgiving is a busy holiday for the park and this station is known to run out of gas around this time. Take any opportunity to gas up before you enter the park.

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Going for a Hike?

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The hikes at Big Bend can be deceptively difficult... if you are going out, you are hiking in a DESERT! Make sure you carry enough water for yourself and the stranger you pass who forgot to bring more than a single bottle. The last time we hiked the far side of the Hot Springs Trail, we saved a family's life doing this. Don't become the one who needs to be saved.