The big bend is the Rio Grande River which runs 118 miles through the park. The park itself covers 800,000 acres over the Chihuahua Desert, the Chisos Mountains (the only mountain range that is completely contained within the boundaries of the park), and the Rio Grande River. On the other side of the river is Mexico and were we ever treated as we walked the Boquillas Canyon. Victor was sitting up on a rock and began to sing as we approached the area, as he is hoping for a donation. Other Mexicans are across the river and either come across on a horse or paddle a canoe across offering you their souvenirs. We later learned that it was against the law to buy their wares for it is considered contraband. We visited the Santa Elena Canyon which is along the Rio Grande, stopped at many scenic overlooks, did nature trails full of cactus, and walked rancher house ruins. We also took in a hike on the Lost Mine trail that provided gifts of breathtaking scenery around every corner.
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