About this episode

This episode explores the rich history of Big Bend National Park and the various groups that shaped the land.

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Big Bend National Park may look like a quiet desert, but its mountains, river, trails, and ruins hold thousands of years of history. In this episode, we uncover the stories of Indigenous peoples, Mexican settlers, ranchers, miners, soldiers, and Civilian Conservation Corps workers who shaped the land long before it became a national park. Follow the mystery of a rusted pickaxe and discover how Big Bend became one of Texas’s m...

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Gallegos

Topics covered

• Big Bend National Park
• history
• Indigenous peoples
• Mexican settlers
• Texas history
• ranching
• mining

Keywords

• Big Bend
• Texas history
• Indigenous peoples
• Mexican settlers
• ranchers
• miners
• Civilian Conservation Corps

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Big Bend National Park, Texas

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