Texas Points of Interest

Loading Chute


Loading Chute is a fascinating point of interest in Texas, located in the Big Bend National Park. This area is known for its rugged beauty, unique desert landscapes, and diverse wildlife. Visitors to the park will not want to miss the Loading Chute, which offers an exceptional opportunity to see some of the park's most interesting features.

One of the main reasons to visit the Loading Chute is to see the stunning views of the surrounding area. The Chisos Mountains tower majestically in the distance, while the desert stretches out for miles in every direction. Visitors can hike along the nearby trails, exploring canyons, and taking in the scenery.

Another feature that draws visitors to the Loading Chute is the abundant wildlife that can be seen in the area. The park is home to many different species of animals, including bighorn sheep, mountain lions, and black bears. Visitors may also spot smaller creatures like lizards and snakes.

The Loading Chute has a unique history as well. This area was once an important hub for the cattle industry, and the loading chute itself was used to load cattle onto trains for transport to markets. Today, visitors can still see the old cattle pens and other remnants of this bygone era.

Overall, the Loading Chute is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Big Bend National Park. The stunning views, diverse wildlife, and fascinating history make it a truly unforgettable experience. Get driving directions.
LOADING CHUTE

Points of Interest
Location
A Century of Use
A Grand Entrance
A Land Transformed
A More Perfect Society
A Presidential Hometown
A River Runs Through
Airplane Hangar Visitor Center
Aviation - Key to the Texas White House
Bringing Washington Home
Bruckner Barn - 1884
Carport
Cedar Guest House (Private)
Communicating with the World
Conserving The Landscape
Corrals
Danz Cabins
East Gate
Education for All
Flagpole Dedication to Rebekah Baines Johnson (President's mother)
Former Barracks area holding military trailers during presidential years
Friendship Stones
Frontier Legacy
Generations of Johnsons
Hereford: Breed of Choice
Historic Building
Housing the World
James Polk Johnson Barn - 1875
James Polk Johnson - Windmill and Cooler House
Johnson Cabin
Johnson City
Johnson Settlement.
Johnson Settlement Event Center
Johnson Settlement History
Junction School
Klein Maintenance Shop
LBJ Boyhood Home
LBJ National Historical Park Visitor Center
LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center
LBJ State Park Baseball Field
LBJ - The Image
Lifetime of Service
Loading Chute
Lockheed JetStar and Cover Structure
Low Water Crossing
Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 1920s
Lyndon B. Johnson Legacy
Lyndon Johnson Birthplace
Martin Barn
Mr. Jelly Bean
Oriole Bailey House
Pool Cabana
Ranch Foreman Home
Roots of a Frontier President
Sam and Eliza Johnson Cabin - 1860s
Sam and Eliza Johnson Farmhouse
Sam and Eliza Johnson Home
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
Secret Service Command Post
Show Barn
State Historic Marker for Johnson Boyhood Home
Swimming Pool
Tetrahedron - Air directional indicator for airstrip
Texas White House
The Barbecue Grove
The Environmental First Lady
The Environmental President
The Jet Age Arrives
The Junction School
The LBJ Ranch: A Living Legend
The Reconstructed Birthplace
The Show Barn
The Texas White House
The Working Corrals
Valley Irrigation System
Watering the Landscape
White House Communications Complex
Withers & Spauldings General Store

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