UPDATE on the #governmentshutdown as it pertains to @BigBendNPS. Per the official statement: "During the government shutdown, Big Bend National Park will remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as always". However, overnight camping is prohibited at this time. #visitbigbend 
For day use at @BigBendNPS you can still hike most trails, scenic drive on most paved and unpaved park roads, cycle, take awesome photos, see the Río Grande, get gas and snacks at park stores, and much more. #bigbendnationalpark
For those who were planning to camp at @BigBendNPS, there are quite a few places to tent camp or park your RV in and around nearby Study Butte and Terlingua, about 15 minutes drive from the main entrance to the park. And they are run by some of our great locals. #visitterlingua
Once the local tent camping spots are full, at @basecamptexas we will offering ground space for tents in our new campground (under construction) for free. Access to bathroom facilities and limited Wi-Fi. DM me for more info on that. #basecampterlingua
Big Bend Ranch State Park is operated by the Texas government, which isn't shutdown, and statistics prove that many of you haven't been to this beautiful park yet. It's about a 20 minute drive to the Visit Center from Terlingua, also allows tent camping. #bigbendranchsp
Additionally, the #governmentshutdown has not yet to affect the daily sunrises, sunsets, or the dark skies and stars in the night sky. Those come free with every visit. #cometothedesert cc: @MeredithFrost
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