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Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Big Bend National Park

By Arthur Salman June 28, 2026 (Updated June 28, 2026)

An abandoned mine where dreams of quicksilver trickled away over 75 years ago. Reached via a relatively easy mile hike, Balanced Rock is a perfect adventure.

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