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« on: April 09, 2008, 11:32:35 am » |
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« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2008, 10:12:14 am » |
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Dedication to be held for the newly expanded and renovated Panther Junction Visitor Center at Big Bend National ParkIf you own a State of Texas BIBE Lisc. Plate, then you helped out with this... The multi-year project has been possible through a partnership involving Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Natural History Association, and fund-raising efforts of the Friends of Big Bend National Park. The Panther Junction Visitor Center was first built in the early 1960s as part of the Mission 66 effort to prepare for the National Park Service’s 50th birthday. Forty years later the facility, which was originally designed for the much lower visitor numbers of the 1960s, was in need of expansion and modernization. The historic character and architectural style for which the original structure was noted has been retained. This renovation occurs as the National Park Service approaches its Centennial birthday.
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« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2008, 08:23:26 pm » |
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The Dedication for the new Panther junction Visitor Center was on May 1st. WOW! You have to see it to really appreciate how much of an improvement it really is...it is bigger with lots of beautiful displays and even a couple comfy chairs. I wish I had photos to share with y'all. I will work on getting some photos if they aren't already posted on the Park website.
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« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2008, 10:23:25 pm » |
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Can't wait to get back to BiBe and see the PJ visitor center! Sounds like a big change from what it was.
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“We either add to the darkness of indifference…or we light a candle to see by.” ~ Madeleine L’Engle
Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. Proverbs 17:1
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« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2008, 11:35:17 pm » |
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I was there in March when they were doing all the renovations. Hope it works out better for them. I think they were a bit crowded before.
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2008, 09:34:01 am » |
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Here's what the new section of the PJ visitor's center looks like. This is just the bookstore part; the old area (back to the left of the photo) now has all new NPS exhibits.  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2008, 07:19:40 pm » |
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The opening of the new Visitor's Center was a great event. There were lots of people there, both Park employees and visitors. Here are a few pictures.  Speeches.  More speeches.  Eric Leonard showing an exhibit.  The children there loved the map.  The new bookstore is MUCH bigger than the old one. There was a good feeling of celebration and accomplishment as the large crowd poured into the big, bright, clean space. I'm so glad I was there. |
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« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2008, 09:35:24 pm » |
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OH wow! It looks great! Can't wait to see it in person soon!
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“We either add to the darkness of indifference…or we light a candle to see by.” ~ Madeleine L’Engle
Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. Proverbs 17:1
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« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2008, 09:55:11 pm » |
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Thanks for posting these pictures...I was wondering if they were going to keep that dimensional table "map".
I love that thing...and whenever I have taken first timers to the park, I've noticed that was the one thing in the center that really caught their attention for a while.
Looking forward to seeing it soon...
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« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2008, 10:19:26 pm » |
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They cleaned the map and it is on a new base which is a little higher than the old one. There are steps for the kids so they can reach it. It is still in the center of the visitor's center and was a huge attraction. I love that map as well and am so glad they kept it. It is one of the few things that is original to the old VC.
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« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2008, 10:25:59 pm » |
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It is one of the few things that is original to the old VC.
Oh...and Eric carried over too, I see!  |
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« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2008, 07:17:43 am » |
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Great photos!  TY Goldi......I especially love the dude with the hat in the 1st photo that looks like he's napping while the Supe is giving his speech!  No offense Bill!  But he was awake when Mike was giving his.....but Mike always tells a great story  |
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« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2008, 02:38:54 pm » |
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Great photos! TY Goldi......I especially love the dude with the hat in the 1st photo that looks like he's napping while the Supe is giving his speech! No offense Bill! But he was awake when Mike was giving his.....but Mike always tells a great story hehe, I noticed that guy with the hat, too :) Sure looks a lot nicer than things did in early Feb when I visited PJ. |
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« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2008, 07:45:23 pm » |
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Visiting BB since 1966, nothing like being lost and finding heaven.
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« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2008, 06:17:22 am » |
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Thanks for posting these pictures...I was wondering if they were going to keep that dimensional table "map".
I love that thing...and whenever I have taken first timers to the park, I've noticed that was the one thing in the center that really caught their attention for a while.
I get the same reaction when I bring new folks to the park too. Their eyes get big when I show them we are going to walk from here to here through this drainage for example. Of course the rangers have frowned at me when I get too close to it to point things out. Glad they saved it! |
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