BIG BEND SEMINARS are an effective way for you to see and appreciate the Big Bend country and surrounding areas of West Texas. Sponsored by the Big Bend Natural History Association, the program offers a wide variety of ways to explore the secrets of the region and to learn about the wonders of the land from instructors who are informed, responsive, and insightful about their subject. For additional information, or to register for a seminar, contact Big Bend Natural History Association at:

Tel.:  877-839-5337
Fax: 432-371-2993
E-mail: info@ffoc.net
Postal: P.O. Box 377, Terlingua, Texas 79852

GROUP SIZE 
Most seminars in Big Bend National Park require a minimum class size of five with a maximum of fifteen, unless otherwise stated. In most cases if the minimum number of participants has not signed up by the posted make-or-break day, the seminar will be canceled.

DIFFICULTY 
Not all seminars require extensive hiking. Many involve short walks along park roadways. High altitudes and variable weather conditions may introduce an element of rigor. You should be in good health and ready to accept the whims of Big Bend weather. Each seminar has been given a physical difficulty rating:

• EASY - Very little or no hiking involved
• MODERATE - Some hiking but at a slow pace with few steep grades
• DEMANDING - Dayhikes of 4-10 hours, some involving trails with switchbacks and changes in elevation of 100 to 2000 feet

DISCOUNTS
If you are a member of the Big Bend Natural History Association you may deduct 10 per cent from your registration fee. This does not apply to any additional charge for expenses such as food or transportation. Annual dues are per immediate family.

WHERE TO STAY
Except for the Lodge & Learn seminars, participants need to make their own room arrangements at their expense.

Outside the park: 

            Big Bend Motor Inn, Study Butte           800-848-2363

            Easter Egg Valley Motel, Study Butte     432-371-2254

            El Dorado, Terlingua                              432-371-2111

Lajitas Resort                                         877-525-4827

La Pasada Milagro                                 432-371-3044

Ten Bits Ranch                                       432-371-3031  

Terlingua Ranch Resort                           432-371-2416 

Within the park:  

Chisos Mountains Lodge     432-477-2291 or 432-477-2292
(Reservations for spring should be made at least one year in advance.)  

REFUND POLICY
The Association will refund your fees, less a processing charge for one-day seminars, and for two-day (or longer) seminars, if the seminar coordinator receives your cancellation notice at least two weeks prior to the first day of the seminar. If your cancellation notice is received after the two-week period, your registration fee will be forfeited.

Send all correspondence to: Seminar Coordinator, Big Bend Natural History Association,
P.O. Box 377, Terlingua, Texas 79852, Telephone 877-839-5337.