The road ends here, but your tour continues on the return trip and beyond. This guide only touches on a few of the unique plants Big Bend has to offer - many more await your discovery. More than 1,200 species of plants have been identified within the park. The yucca "forest" you are in is rich with life. Stop for a while and walk among the yuccas. Your quest to experience the sensations and observe the fascinating details is just a few footsteps away.