To the southwest, a giant fossil reef called El Capitan juts out, cutting a stark shape against the gentle foothills beyond. Texas is more likely to be known for its wide-open spaces than its ...

That’s what my brother-in-law said when I questioned his sanity after he floated the idea of hiking the Guadalupe Peak Trail. Guadalupe Mountains National Park is one of two national parks in Texas.

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 ...

With the state’s four highest peaks, Guadalupe Mountains National Park offers incredible vistas and rewarding trails, which you just might have mostly to yourself. You don’t need to travel to Vermont ...

CULBERSON COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) -- A hiker was rescued from the Guadalupe Mountains during extreme winter weather conditions. The rescue happened Sunday morning. An air and marine operations helicopter ...