Directory of Guadalupe Mountains National Park Resources

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Rising from the desert, this mountain mass contains portions of the world's most extensive and significant Permian limestone fossil reef. Also featured are a tremendous earth fault, lofty peaks, unusual flora and fauna, and a colorful record of the past. Guadalupe Peak, highest point in Texas at 8,749 feet; El Capitan, a massive limestone formation; McKittrick Canyon, with its unique flora and fauna; and the "Bowl", located in a high country conifer forest, are significant park features.

Resources in This Category

• DesertUSA - Guadalupe Mountains National Park

  http://www.desertusa.com/guad/index.html
  Guide features color photos, climate, history, hiking, links, and mileage guides to nearby attractions.

• Frommers: Guadalupe Mountains National Park

  http://www.frommers.com/destinations/guadalupemountainsnationalpark/
  Review of the parks activities and attractions.

• Guadalupe Mountains National Park

  http://www.nps.gov/gumo/
  Official National Park Service visitor and informational guide. Located in Salt Flat.

• Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas

  http://www.texasexplorer.com/guad2000.htm
  Guide to Texas' Guadalupe Mountains National Park, includes photos and information about one of Texas most spectacular National Parks.

• Texas Guide - Guadalupe Mountains National Park

  http://www.americansouthwest.net/texas/guadalupe_mountains/national_park.html
  An illustrated guide to the Guadalupe Mountains of Texas and New Mexico,including hiking trails, wildlife, and photographs.

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