Texas Points of Interest

Watering the Landscape


Watering The Landscape is a must-visit point of interest at the Big Bend National Park in Texas. This natural watering hole is located in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert, providing a much-needed oasis for wildlife and flora.

One of the unique things about Watering The Landscape is that it's the only reliable source of water in the area, making it a popular spot for a variety of animals to come and drink. Visitors can expect to see a wide variety of wildlife here, including javelinas, quails, and even black bears.

Additionally, the area surrounding Watering The Landscape is incredibly beautiful, with stunning views of the surrounding desert landscape. It's a great spot for hiking, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of nature.

One of the best times to visit Watering The Landscape is during the early morning or late afternoon, when the animals are most active. Visitors should also be sure to bring plenty of water and wear sunscreen and a hat, as the area can get quite hot.

Overall, Watering The Landscape is a unique and beautiful point of interest in the Big Bend National Park, offering visitors the chance to see a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat and enjoy the stunning scenery of the Chihuahuan Desert. Get driving directions.
WATERING THE LANDSCAPE

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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