12th Annual Artistic Celebration of Our Mountains
Favored by locals for its spectacular setting, tasty dishes and friendly staff, Ardovino’s Desert Crossing hosts an annual exhibit of paintings, photography and sculpture; this year it is co-curated by owner Robert Ardovino and Adair Margo. A third-generation establishment, Ardovino’s sits on the slope of an ancient volcanic core once known as Cerro de las Muleros – now Mount Cristo Rey. Opening reception Thursday, September 27 at 6 p.m.; on view through...
8th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta
The Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta at Tom May’s Park, sponsored by Franklin Mountains State Park, will take place again this year in northwest El Paso on the west side of the Trans Mountain (Loop 375) road. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the day and explore the area with park staff, volunteers and partner conservation education organizations including the El Paso Zoo, El Paso Water Utilities, Franklin Mountains Wilderness Coalition and many other local...
Share your photos on Facebook
Don’t forget to visit our Facebook page, facebook.com/celebmtns, which is a great place to share your photos from hikes and other events.
September hikes at FMSP
Franklin Mountain State Park has posted their list of guided hikes during September. See all the details at the El Paso Naturally site: http://elpasonaturally.blogspot.com/2012/08/fmsp-september-2012-event-and-hiking.html.
West Cottonwood Springs
Begin with a gradual incline over scree, or rubble, proving to be challenging for some; then transition to a steady climb over loose rubble/rocks. At the summit of this hike we’ll cross a small wooden bridge where we encounter the towering Cottonwood Trees, a continuously dripping spring and an ecosystem all its...
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