Life at the Nail Ranch
Park Event · Big Bend National Park · Sep 14, 2026 · 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Big Bend may seem like an inhospitable place to live, but some settlers managed to find the keys to success in this arid environment.
Join Ranger Christy for a walk around the remains of an early homestead and discover what you have in common with Big Bend’s pioneers.
- Meet at the Sam Nail Ranch parking lot
- ½ mile walk
- 45 minutes
- Bring water and a hat
Source: National Park Service (public domain).
