Woodward Ranch, the only source of the famed RED PLUME AGATE, has over 60 different kinds of other agate and gemstones occurring naturally. Some of the material is fluorescent. We will show you the characteristics of the rock you are looking for, and upon your return tell you the different kinds you have found. If you don't want to hunt your own gemstones, we also have rock available at the rockshop, from rough to unique, one-of-a-kind finished jewelry and gifts.
The Museum features a world-class permanent exhibit, Big Bend
Legacy. Learn about the world's largest flying creature, the
Quetzalcoatulus Northropi; the role of quicksilver, or mercury, mining
in the area; the impact of the Mexican revolution and Pancho Villa on
the border; and other fascinating people and events that have
transformed the Big Bend area.
The Museum of the Big Bend collection began with an arrowpoint
found in the Sunny Glen area of Alpine, Texas, in 1920. From such a
humble beginning, the Collection has grown many times over. From
fossilized remains to contemporary art, the Collection reflects the
broad diversity of the Big Bend region. To schedule an appointment for
access to the Collection, please contact Mary Bones at 432.837.8734 or 
