The Guadalupe Mountains are are one of the best examples of a marine fossil reef. The mountain range is built from the ancient Capitán Reef, formed during the Permian Period 260-270 million years ago. A tropical ocean covered parts of the area and over millions of years, calcareous sponges, algae, and other organisms built up …
After a couple days of big hikes we took an easy day and hiked Devil’s Hall in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. It was 5 miles with somewhere over 700′ of climbing. This trail climbs gradually from the lot then drops down into Pine Springs Camyon wash where the hike stays the rest of the time. …
The highest point in Texas is Guadalupe Peak at 8751′ and we stood atop it with pride. During last summer we hiked the highest mountain in Colorado, Mt Elbert. It seemed fitting that we should do the same here in Texas. Our hike was an out and back of 8.4 miles with 3000′ of climbing. …
Our hike up McKittrick Canyon to “The Notch” and back was around 10 miles with all our exploring and add ons. The sky was cloudy and the wind was gusting when we started but after the first mile or so it died down and by mile 3 the sun was out and it was warm. …
Mornings outside when the sun has just popped up over the mountains and creeps across the foothills is a favorite time for me. That or evenings when the sun casts a long orange tinted glow over everything. I can sit outside in my comfy chair just looking and admiring. But then, there are trails to …
Mission Trail On a cool morning we drove the Mission Trail to visit all three missions on The Mission Trail. These are three of the oldest historic missions in the United States: Ysleta Mission, Socorro Mission and San Elizario Missions. All three were open for us to walk around in and explore. During the Pueblo …