"I stand with the Keep Big Bend Wild coalition"
I stand with the Keep Big Bend Wild coalition in their mission to secure official Wilderness designation for Big Bend National Park's untouched backcountry. This fight isn't new—the National Park Service first championed it in 1974, during my tenure as Director, and reaffirmed the call in 1978. Now, it's time for Congress to act. By enshrining permanent, statutory protection, we can ensure Big Bend’s breathtaking landscapes remain shielded from policy shifts or development threats. It's heartening to see the backing of former NPS Directors, united in our commitment to safeguarding America's wilderness legacy so future generations can continue to embrace its solitude, beauty, and ecological richness."
~ Ronald H. Walker, NPS Director 1973-1975
Texans Love Big Bend for Its Wildness. Trump Wants to Put a Wall Through It.
“It’s been a big shock, and people are reeling,” said Bob Krumenaker, a former superintendent of Big Bend National Park and a member of Keep Big Bend Wild, a small[…]
KBBW Newsletter 2026.1
Welcome to Keep Big Bend Wild’s first newsletter for our supporters and others interested in seeing that the wild landscapes of Texas’s largest and best loved national park be[…]
The Best Places for Astrophotography in Big Bend National Park
Discover the best spots in Big Bend National Park to photograph the night sky — including safety tips, astrophotography settings, and hidden locations for stargazing solitude.
Big Bend After Dark: Milky Way Magic and the Mission to Keep It Wild
By Jeff Pfaller A pack of javelinas trot into the harsh light of my headlights, their eyes like pools of mercury as they stare back at me. I am[…]
Keep Big Bend Wild is Coming to Midland
MRT recently reported on KBBW’s upcoming activities. Keep Big Bend Wild is a collaborative effort by people who share an appreciation for Big Bend National Park and want to[…]
When KBBW Goes on the Road, We Connect with More Supporters
The Keep Big Bend Wild (KBBW) team enjoys traveling and is always looking for opportunities to share our important story. It’s energizing for us, and it always results in[…]
Wilderness, The Last Frontier
Though it’s not assured of success, there’s an effort under way to see nearly 720,000 acres in Big Bend National Park in Texas designated as wilderness. While the park[…]
Keep Big Bend Wild Aims to Preserve the Park’s Wilderness Amidst Rising Visitor Numbers
Keep Big Bend Wild describes itself as a collaborative effort by people who share an appreciation of Big Bend National Park and want to ensure that its wild character[…]
Keep Big Bend Wild Event Set
Sibley Nature Center is hosting former national park superintendent Bob Krumenaker to talk about the grassroots effort Keep Big Bend Wild (KBBW) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jan.[…]
National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 302 | Omnibus Lands Bill
Keep Big Bend Wild’s Bob Krumenaker discusses pending legislation in an omnibus lands bill that will affect Big Bend and other national parks with Kurt Repanshek in this episode[…]
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Keep Big Bend Wild
P.O. Box 66
Big Bend National Park, TX, 79834