"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
Texas Tribune | Big Bend border wall plans canceled for national park after backlash, Border Patrol commissioner says
Originally posted at The Texas Tribune May 8, 2026. Keep Big Bend Wild is dismayed by this headline, as this fight is not over. Plans to build portions of[…]
Midland Reporter-Telegram | CBP weighs smart wall through Big Bend park
Federal officials say that Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park continue to be in the planning stages for Border Patrol’s operational priorities. According to a[…]
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[…]
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Big Bend National Park, TX, 79834