News & Updates
A powerful solar storm is bringing the Northern Lights to Texas, with NOAA predicting peak visibility between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. tonight. From The Summit at Big Bend’s dark skies, guests may spot faint magenta or red glows on the northern horizon. Step outside after dark, face north, and use Night Mode or long-exposure settings for your best chance to capture this rare sight.
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If you’ve heard that a government shutdown might affect travel plans, here’s the good news: Big Bend National Park is open. Visitors can still hike, drive, and explore the park’s remarkable landscapes. The difference right now is that staffing and services are limited, so a little extra preparation goes a long way.
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Perched on Tres Cuevas Mountain and steeped in West Texas mining history, Casa Grande at The Summit blends rustic charm with modern luxury. Once the Lone Star Mining Company’s headquarters, this spacious retreat now offers panoramic desert views, star-filled skies, and a story you can sleep in.
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Carved directly into Tres Cuevas Mountain, our luxury cave rooms blend raw desert beauty with upscale comfort. Each cave offers a plush king bed, a spa-style rain shower, and stunning views of the Chihuahuan landscape, plus the rare chance to sleep inside the earth itself.
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From peaceful early morning hikes and scenic midday drives to stargazing under the darkest skies in the lower 48, summer in Big Bend is full of magic and comfort. Discover how to explore the park the smart way, and why Summit Big Bend is the ultimate place to escape, unwind, and adventure.
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