Barton Warnock Visitor Center, Environmental education center in Brewster County, Texas, United States.
The Barton Warnock Visitor Center spans 99.9 acres and functions as the eastern entrance to Big Bend Ranch State Park, featuring exhibits and desert gardens.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department acquired this facility in 1990, previously known as the Lajitas Museum Desert Gardens established by the Lajitas Foundation in 1982.
The center presents comprehensive exhibits about the archaeological discoveries, regional history, and natural heritage of the Big Bend area through interpretive displays.
Visitors obtain permits, maps, and trail information at the center, which serves as the starting point for exploring the park's hiking paths and river activities.
The facility includes a two-acre desert garden showcasing native plants from the Chihuahuan Desert, named after botanist Barton Holland Warnock.
GPS coordinates: 29.26972,-103.75750
Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:25
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