Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Christmas Bird Count Coming....In January

Planning to be in West Texas early next month? If so, consider heading over to Guadalupe Mountains National Park to join in the park's annual Christmas Bird Count.

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By NPT Staff - December 29th, 2012 3:04am

High Fire Danger Leads To Special Precautions At Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Unseasonably warm weather, coupled with a lack of moisture in far West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, has led Guadalupe Mountains National Park officials to raise the fire danger rating to "high" in the park.

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By NPT Staff - December 17th, 2012 3:03am

List Of Candidate Species Under Consideration For Endangered Species Act Protection Include At Least 12 From National Parks

In its annual list of species considered to be candidates for Endangered Species Act protection, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has cited at least 12 species that either can be found, or were found, in the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - December 2nd, 2012 4:53pm

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park Seeking Input For Visitor Amenities At Salt Basin Dunes

What, if anything, should the National Park Service do to enhance visitor amenities at Salt Basin Dunes in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas? That's the question the park staff has for you.

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By NPT Staff - November 14th, 2012 3:03am

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park Preparing For 40th Birthday Celebration

A barbecue, music, and living history presentations are just part of the celebration being planned to mark the 40th anniversary of Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

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By NPT Staff - August 10th, 2012 3:00am

Consider A Foot Path From Canada To Texas Through The Great Plains

We already have footpaths that cling to the spines of mountain ranges in the East, the West, and along the Rocky Mountains, but what would you think of one that roamed the prairies from Canada down to the high peaks of northwestern Texas?

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 23rd, 2012 3:00am

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"State of Birds" Report Points To Value of National Parks, Other Public Lands For Birds

The Interior Department's 2011 "State of the Birds" report focuses on the importance that national parks, and other public landscapes, provide for hundreds of bird species.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 10th, 2011 10:29am

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park Growing By Nearly 200 Acres Thanks to Nature Conservancy Donation

A nearly 200-acre tract of undulating sand dunes surrounded by land managed by the National Park Service is being donated to Guadalupe Mountains National Park by The Nature Conservancy.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 6th, 2011 3:15am

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Winter Even Visits Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Yosemite National Park isn't the only place with an El Capitan. Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas has its own El Cap, and when a dusting of snow fell on the area, Dustin Nelson was there with his camera.

Seems like a winter visit to the park wouldn't be out of the question.

Dustin Nelson, NPS.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 18th, 2009 9:42am

The Hunt for Red (and Yellow) October. It's Officially Fall - Let the Quest for Color Begin!

Fall is officially here in the northern hemisphere, and for many travelers that means getting outdoors to enjoy the weather—and some fall color. Most of us are familiar with areas that are justifiably famous for their annual display of red and yellow leaves, so here are a few suggestions for some lesser-known options.

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By Jim Burnett - September 24th, 2009 5:27pm

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