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Signs of earlier times: An old adobe hut sits abandoned in the desert near Terlingua.
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Terlingua
To exit the park near Maverick, either backtrack along the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive to
Santa Elena Junction and then head west, or follow the Old Maverick Road (a well-graded
dirt road that's more direct but sometimes closed after heavy rains). Once outside the park,
follow Rte. 170 west until you reach Terlingua. Formerly a thriving mining center, Terlin-
gua is a popular tourist destination. The town's two biggest claims to fame are its World
Championship Chili Cookoff, a boisterous celebration held in early November, and the
Cookie Chilloff, a spoof of the event, held in early February.
10.
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The fast-growing town of Lajitas is the gateway to the Barton Warnock Environmental
Education Center, which showcases the flora and fauna of the Chihuahuan Desert. The fa-
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