This one-hour docent-led tour will introduce adults to the people of El Paso’s ancient past from the Paleoindians who lived here 14,000 years ago to the Manso and Suma people who were here to greet the Spanish explorers in the 1500s. Reservations are not necessary.
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Rio Bosque Wetlands Park Bird Tour
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Sat., Nov. 6 = This walking tour will introduce participants to resident and migratory birds found in the river valley in mid-autumn. We’ll discuss the avifauna of Rio Bosque, where some 229 bird species have been recorded to date, and how restoration of native ecosystems at the park has influenced bird populations.
Permian Reef Trail & Wilderness Ridge Backpacking Trip
Saturday, November 6, 2010
The Permian Reef Trail is one of the most spectacular trails in the park, but does not receive much use. Climbing up we will look down into McKittrick Canyon, as well as other views out to the other directions. After setting up camp, we can hike another 0.6 mile to the TX-NM border. It is …
Mammoth Peak Hike @ Smuggler’s Pass
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Hike to Mammoth Peak at Smuggler’s Pass inside Franklin Mountains State Park Hike begins at 9am. BY RESERVATION call 566-6441 ex. 21 or email erika.rubio@tpwd.state.tx.us
Dinosaur Tracks Tour
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Sat., Nov. 6 = Visit Middle Cretaceous dinosaur tracks at Cerro de Cristo Rey in Sunland Park, New Mexico just across the Rio Grande from El Paso. This is a great event for all members of the family. See dinosaur tracks and look for fossils. Plan to meet at the lower parking lot of Ardovino’s …
Gift to the River Clean-up
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Join Keep El Paso Beautiful and the Celebration of Our Mountains team to clean up a section along the Rio Grande River. Meet at Valley Creek Park in the Upper Valley on Saturday, November 6, at 8 a.m. Keep El Paso Beautiful is a local non-profit organization dedicated to educating the community regarding litter prevention, …
Aztec Caves Hike
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Hike the to Aztec Caves at Franklin Mountains State Park Hike begins at 9am. BY RESERVATION call 566-6441 ex. 21 or email erika.rubio@tpwd.state.tx.us
McKittrick Canyon Fall Colors Hike
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Sun., Nov. 7 = See the magnificent fall colors in McKittrick Canyon at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. RSVP at the El Paso Ridgewalkers’ website.
El Paso Museum of Archaeology Tour for Adults
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
This one-hour docent-led tour will introduce adults to the people of El Paso’s ancient past from the Paleoindians who lived here 14,000 years ago to the Manso and Suma people who were here to greet the Spanish explorers in the 1500s. Reservations are not necessary.
Directissimo/Jackaloop Trails Hike
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Saturday, November 13 hike to the platform at Ranger Peak using the Directissimo Trail and the new Jackaloop Trail. This is an opportunity to study the Upper Ordovician and other formations in the Franklin Mountains as well as get a spectacular view of the region. Reservations are a must as we will have to pre-pay …
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