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Guadalupe Mountains National Parks may be one of the most remote in the U.S., but it's also one of the most unique.

"Wildlife spotting is one of the best ways to experience nature, and both Big Bend National Park and Guadalupe Mountains ... incredible biodiversity of McKittrick Canyon, and 8 of the tallest ...

Guadalupe Mountains National ... to take a scenic drive and view wildlife. Kings Canyon National Park is located in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. The park is excellent for hikers and ...

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Pictured, the Texas Mountain Trail in far west Texas stretches from Marathon to El Paso and includes Big Bend National Park and Guadalupe Mountains ... of Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National ...

The McKittrick Canyon to Dog Canyon hike is a personal ... Other favorites include Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Pedernales Falls, and Lost Maples. What is the best time of year to camp ...

But Guadalupe Mountains has eight of the state’s ten tallest peaks, including 8,751-foot Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas. Big Bend has beautiful Santa Elena Canyon and the stunning ...

Guadalupe Mountains National Park combines mountain and canyon scenery ... which also offers spectacular foliage in the fall. Hit the McKittrick Canyon Trail in the northern portion to see just ...

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Missing Hiker Richard Berry, 71, who was last seen in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park on Nov. 2 ... plan with his family to hike out of Dog Canyon to Blue Ridge. He was also expected ...