Construction in Big Bend National Park Threatens More Than the Environment
Border barrier expansion along Big Bend’s Rio Grande imperils rafting in this remote national park
By
Trisha Mukherjee
and Benjamin Swift
September 6, 2026
In this story:
America's National Parks, national parks, saving wild places, conservation, federal policy
How Mayan Communities Created Mexico’s First Long-Distance Trail
These residents blended conservation and recreation to help keep their culture alive
Text and photographs by
Trisha Mukherjee
August 18, 2025
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