Enjoy some of the darkest skies in the state—camp out under the Milky Way and gaze up at the glittering expanse of stars. Catch vibrant fall foliage in McKittrick Canyon. Visit the fern-covered Smith ...
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Most people consider the Guadalupe Peak Trail to be the most extreme hike in Texas because it has the most elevation gain, ...
DELL CITY, Texas — A hiker has been found safe after being separated from their group at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, according to a news release from the National Park Service (NPS). NPS stated ...
The sunsets from the Peak Trail can be spectacular, but you don’t want to be this high up at sunset, unless you have a great headlamp. Hiking down in the dark takes away some of the enjoyment of the ...
Most travelers may not associate Texas with fall foliage, but the Lone Star State's most remote national park is one of the most spectacular places to leaf peep in the U.S. Here's what you need to ...
There is no shortage of Texas hiking trails offering breathtaking views, but only the Permian Reef Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park takes you into another state and showcases ancient fossils ...
A missing hiker was found off-trail near the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. After summiting Guadalupe Peak, the highest peak in Texas, with friends on Saturday, Jan. 11, the hiker became separated ...
The prominent feature at Guadalupe Mountains National Park is El Capitan, which you can look down on from the peak, the highest point in Texas, at more than 8,700 feet. Richard Coltharp/El Rito Media ...
GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK At approximately 11 a.m. on January 12, a reported missing hiker was found off trail near the Guadalupe Peak Trail. After summiting Guadalupe Peak with a group of ...