Rio Grande Delta International Archaeology Fair 2011
Visitors asking questions at the dig box
Open prairie - National Parks Gallery
The openness of Palo Alto made it suitable for a traditional 19th century battle.
The fountain in Market Square, which was created in 1850 for perpetual...
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Today the market is a small, crowded park surrounded by municipal buildings and the cityÆs local bus terminal. Credit line: The Lyda ... More
The war in Texas - The city of Matamoras, Mexico, opposite Brownsville...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1863 Dec. 5, p. 173.
The war in Texas - Brownsville, now occupied by the Army under Major-G...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1863 Dec. 5, p. 173.
Scenes on the Rio Grande / from sketch by our special artist, C.E.H. B...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Texas, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
General J.W. Lamothe / Bircher Russell photo-sc. Elizabeth Street, Br...
Two illustrations: head-and-shoulders portrait of Gen. J.W. Lamothe, facing front; and view of Elizabeth Street, with soldiers, horses, and wagons, Brownsville, Texas. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 9, no. 468 ... More
On the Rio Grande - Mexican cannon and "doubled" guard threatening the...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, (1876 Jan. 1). This record contains unverified data from caption card.
Map of the post of Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas /
"Tracing made February 1877. Present shore-lines in front of Brownsville and Fort Brown, location of proposed break-water, depths of water &c., are shown in red. Buildings as they are now located. (Feb. 1877)" ... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.
Jul 1885. 1 Sheet(s). Texas fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability. T... More
Ox team near Brownsville, Texas - stereocsopic card
Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cottages, Brownsville, Texas - stereoscopic view, public domain photor...
Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Children on the Mexican border, Texas
Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Boundaries between Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Tam. (Mexico)
Rio Grande between Matamoros, Tamaulipas showing monument on the Railroad Bridge. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Soldado presentation
A Soldado gives a presentation Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Orb spider
Orb spiders add distinctive zigzags to their webs
Gray Hairstreak butterfly - National Parks Gallery
This furry little guy packs a venomous punch
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Battlefield sunrise
Early mornings at the park are a sight to behold.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Trail life
Our park trails offer visitors an opportunity to look at the park differently.
Palo verde tree - National Parks Gallery
The palo verde tree is known for its yellow blooms.
U.S. Army - 4th Infantry arriving in Brownsville, Texas
Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Caption card tracings: Army, U.S. Units; Geogr.; U.S. Hist 1916.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Double rainbow
A double rainbow graces the afternoon sky
National parks: Rainfall - public domain image
Raindrops crash down on the trail.
Rattlesnake and yucca - National Parks Gallery
Rattlesnake slithering under a yucca plant.
Black Witch Moth - National Parks Gallery
Black Witch Moth seems to be admiring its reflection
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Mighty mesquite
Mesquite trees sway in the wind
National parks: Thirsty - public domain image
Goldenweed waiting for a drink Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Clouds over the battlefield - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
The park provides some amazing sights.
National parks: Bullsnake - public domain image
A bullsnake slithers along the sidwalk
Taking a sip - National Parks Gallery
Honey bee drinking nectar from a purple sage blossom
Sun over the chaparral - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The sun rises over the chaparral.
Rain and yucca - National Parks Gallery
Even the hardened yucca needs a drink every now and then.
Morning in South Texas - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The sun rise on a hot day at the battlefield.
National parks: Rainfdrops - public domain image
Rain storms at the park bring about amazing transformations.
Sunrise at Resaca - National Parks Gallery
Sun rises over Resca de la Palma Battlefield
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Ranger power
A Ranger attempts to harness the power of Palo Alto. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Morning Glory
The park's natural resources rival its cultural ones.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Field artillery
Visitors ask about the field artllery
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Queen butterfly
A Queen butterfly rests on a wall
Eastern cottontail rabbit - National Parks Gallery
Eastern cottontail rabbit emerging from the brush
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Morning dew
Morning dew collects on a spider web.
Trail at Resaca - National Parks Gallery
Trees line the trail at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Bright dagger
The leaves of the yucca gave it the name "Spanish Dagger"
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Rare site
Palo Alto is one of the few places in South Texas where you can still catch a glimpse of a Texas horned lizard
Sun and clouds - National Parks Gallery
Sunshine and tall white clouds commanding the battlefield.
Black-bellied whistling duck - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Black-bellied whistling duck with young
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Monarch caterpillar
Monarch caterpillar munching on some milkweed
National parks: Bullsnake - public domain image
Bullsnake slithering across the ground Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of the battlefield - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
You can't beat the views from the battlefield overlook.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Early morning
Sun rises over the coastal prairie
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Foggy start
Fog encircles the picnic area early in the morning.
Rise and Shine - National Parks Gallery
Resaca de la Palma Battlefield provides a green space in the heart of Brownsville, TX.
Clouds and yucca - National Parks Gallery
Yuccas are a special part of the chaparral.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Battlefield view
You can't beat the views from the battlefield overlook.
On Wednesdays we wear pink - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Early winter evenings make for great scenes.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chaparral abundance
Although foreboding, the is ripe with colors and textures. Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sunrise at Resaca - National Parks Gallery
Sun rises over Resca de la Palma Battlefield
Machine and Nature - National Parks Gallery
Palo Alto Battlefield has made many improvements over the years in order to offer visitors a better experience.
Texas tortoise on the move - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
A Texas tortoise on the move.
Sun and rainfall - National Parks Gallery
Storm cloud in the distance on a sunny day
Through the yucca - National Parks Gallery
A view through a hollow yucca trunk. Public domain photograph of a tunnel, arch structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Morning dew
Morning dew glistens on a spiderweb
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Scorching Sun
The sun hangs high over the coastal prairie
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Rattlesnake coiled
Western diamondback rattlesnake coiled on the grass. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Mighty mesquite
Mesquite trees swaying in the wind
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Fort Brown
Cannon barrel at Fort Brown Public domain photograph of a column monument, city square, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Trailhead - public domain image
Wayside at the trailhead Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Puss moth caterpillar - National Parks Gallery
Puss moth caterpillar packs a potent punch
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Infantry talk
Living historian gives an infantry talk
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chaparral trail
The chaparral trail offers a unique look at this natural resource.
National parks: Slither - public domain image
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake slithers through the brush
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Resaca view
The Resaca de la Palma Battlefield unit offers a walking trail and a deck overlooking the resaca.
Sunrise at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield.
Sunrise and thin layer of fog at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Snake crossing
A Western Diamondback rattlesnake crosses the entrance road
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Resaca view
Wooden deck overlooking water at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield
Dark and cloudy day - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Storm clouds brew over the battlefield
Long and winding trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The park provides around 2 miles of paved walking trails.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Cloudy web
The chaparral is a favorite hangout for orb spiders.
A pointed view - National Parks Gallery
Yuccas in dense chaparral Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chaparral trail
The chaparral trail is popular with nature watchers. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Nice view
Looking northeast from the battlefield overlook
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Hanging out
Orb spider on its web Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Huddled masses
A mass of honey bees huddles together on a mesquite branch
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Queen butterflies
Queen butterflies enjoying a sip of nectar
National parks: Rainbow - public domain image
The reward after a brief rain storm.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Spanish dagger
It's clear why the yucca is also known as the Spanish dagger.
National parks: Boardwalk - public domain image
Boardwalk across the coastal prairie Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Musket talk
Living historians give a musket talk
Queen butterflies and blue mistflower
Queen butterflies and blue mistflower Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Full belly
Bullsnake with a meal in its belly
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chaparral trail
National parks offer you the opportunity to look at things from a different perspective.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Trail view
A chaparral lined trail connects the overflow parking lot to the visitor center. It also offers great opportunities to view wildlife.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Good morning
Sunrises at Palo Alto are never boring.
Raindrops on a yucca - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Even yuccas need a drink every now and then.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Daylight moon
The moon shines in a daylight over the battlefield.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Musket demo
Living historians preform a musket demo
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Trail flower
The park's plant life brings pops of color to the park.
Machinery on the march - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
An earth mover rumbles down the trail.
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Bright sun
The sun shines bright over the battlefield.
Morning over the battlefield - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
The sun rises over the coastal prairie