David Muench’s Favorite Places

The master photographer shares his personal picks of the country's national parks

By By Ibarionex R. Perello, Photography By David Muench

Published March 1, 2006
Updated October 19, 2018

David Muench enjoys the exciting blend of history and landscape that exists in Big Bend, where the Rio Grande serves as a watery border between the United States and Mexico. With more than 800,000 acres of land, the park features a rich collection of some 1,200 species of plants, including more than 60 cactus species, massive canyons and an expansive desert—all against the beautiful backdrop of the Chisos Mountain Range.• Park Headquarters: Big Bend National Park, Texas

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