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Sunset on the Ridge...

Hike to the ridge to view the sunset and a panorama of El Paso, New Mexico, and Juarez

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Devil’s Hall-oween

See spectacular fall colors as you hike to Devil’s Hall in Guadalupe Mountains National Park via the streambed of Pine Springs Canyon. This rocky trail has very little elevation gain, and leads you through maples, ponderosa pine, and many plant varieties of the Chihuahuan desert. The 4.2 mile round trip trail is rated moderate and includes a natural staircase leading to an eerie narrow rock corridor – Devil’s Hall! Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it surrounded by the magnificent scenery and brilliant fall foliage of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Fall Colors in Pine Springs Canyon Devil’s...

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“Coffee Time with the Archaeologists”

Join the Franklin Mountains State Park crew in a special Texas Archaeology month program - and let's "Celebrate Our Mountains". Learn about the fascinating world of Archaeology straight from the archaeologists themselves! They will discuss a variety of instruments and tools used to “unveil” conspicuous rock art such as XRF, Image J and Dstretch. The panel of archaeologists will hold a Q&A for guests so you can ask them anything you’ve ever wanted to ask an archaeologist and powerpoint presentations will be shown to bring you deeper understanding and awareness of the type of work they do. You can also experience archaeology with the hands on activities and displays that they will bring to the program. Coffee, hot cocoa and pastries will be provided – so pull up a chair and join us for a great evening!

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Student Artist: In the Footsteps of Tom Lea

Saturday, October 27th 1:00-4:00 p.m. Free Admission Just as Tom Lea loved exploring the world around him, so do Chapin High School student artist. The students will study the work of Tom Lea under the direction of art teacher Elisa Barton, creating works of their own. At a public reception these students will present their winning creation at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology.

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A Final Journey: Winter in Chihuahua and the Potters of Mata Ortiz

A Final Journey: Winter in Chihuahua and the Potters of Mata Ortiz Presentation by Spence MacCallum & Adair Margo Saturday, October 20th 2:00-3:30 p.m. Free Admission Adair Margo speaks about a 1997 road trip to Casas Grandes with Tom and Sarah Lea that resulted in the last work of art Tom Lea made and named “Chihuahua in Winter.” The pastel will be on view during and after the presentation. Anthropologist Spence MacCallum shares the “Miracle of Mata Ortiz” that the Lea’s witnessed: the flourishing of highly skilled potters and the economic development that grew out of the example of master potter Juan Quezada. A Tom Lea Month program sponsored by the Tom Lea Institute and held in collaboration with the Celebration of Our Mountains & Texas Archaeology Month.

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For 18 years, we’ve been hiking, biking, birding, climbing, photographing, geocaching, studying and celebrating the natural wonders of the Borderland.

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