Big Bend National Park in West Texas protects more than 800,000 acres of Chihuahuan Desert, with its rugged, diverse ecosystem of mountains, desert, and river habitats. And it’s one of the most beautiful, pristine places we’ve ever seen. The DHS announced that plans are underway to build a PHYSICAL 30-ft tall border wall through both the National Park and the nearby Big Bend Ranch State Park. DHS also issued a notice that it would waive 28 environmental protection and historic preservation laws