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Hondo Pass to Smuggler’s Pass
Saturday, September 24, 2011

Hike Hondo Pass to Smuggler’s Pass. Meet at the parking lot at Smuggler’s Gap off Transmountain Road. Then car pool to Hondo Pass and begin this 3 hour, 3 to 4 mile hike off trail. This is an easy to moderate hike. Bring a fannypack/backpack with water, snacks and sunblock. Wear a hat. A hiking …

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Mount Cristo Rey: Hike Through Time
Saturday, October 1, 2011

Sat., Oct. 1 – A  hike with presentations on Mount Cristo Rey and local history is offered at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Mount Cristo Rey, Sunland Park, N.M. Length: 5 miles round trip (2-3 hours). Cost: $3 ($2 for children) donation requested for the Mt. Cristo Restoration Committee. Information: 542-1422. No reservation is …

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North Franklin Mountains Beginners Hike
Saturday, October 1, 2011

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Guided “ARROYO WALK” from Keystone Heritage Park & El Paso Desert Botanical Gardnes
Saturday, October 1, 2011

You will meet at Keystone Heritage Park. And with your Guide. You will explore and follow the natural Franklin Mountains beautiful arroyo to the Wakeem/Teschner Arroyo Park. Your guide will highlight flora, fauna and the importance of protecting our arroyos as you explore and learn. When you return to Kesytone Heritage Park, visit the Desert Botanical …

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Guided “Arroyo Walk” at Keystone Heritage Park
Saturday, October 1, 2011

Guided Arroyo Walk. Meet with other Naure and outdoor lovers as you take a Guided Walk up the arroyo from Keystone Heritage Park to the Wakeem/Teschner Arroyo Park. Your Guide will highlight flora, fauna and the importance of our arroyos. Bring your camera to caputure the beauty of the arroyos and the Franklin Mountains. And …

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Keystone Heritage Park
Saturday, October 1, 2011

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Cloud-Climbing Rail Trail Hike
Sunday, October 2, 2011

Sun., Oct. 2 – Drive to Cloudcroft, N.M. and hike the scenic Greater Trestle Loop, 8.2 miles, 3-5 hrs.  Beautiful views of White Sands and the Tularosa Basin on a clear day.  Not recommended for children under age 10. Pets are welcome, but must be well-behaved. Owners must keep control at all times and have …

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Desert Plants in the Art of Tom Lea
Sunday, October 2, 2011

The El Paso Museum of Archaeology in collaboration with the Tom Lea Institute Presents Desert Plants in the Art of Tom Lea by Jan Dreher, Master Gardner and Artist A Tom Lea Month Program Sunday, October 2, 2011, 2:00 p.m. Tom Lea had a reverence for the world around him and used his skills as …

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Tonuco Mountain
Saturday, October 8, 2011

We will see a stunning canyon with colorful rocks, an old mining area, and a superb view from the top of  the mountain. Barite (Barium sulfate) was mined in this area.  “Barium is used in paint, X-ray diagnostic work, glassmaking and as a weighting agent in oil well drilling fluids.” This is a moderately strenuous …

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Texas Outdoor Family at Franklin Mountains State Park
Saturday, October 8, 2011

Have you always wanted to take your family camping, but really weren’t sure how to go about it? If so, Texas Parks and Wildlife has designed the Texas Outdoor Family program for folks just like you. Due to the enormous interest generated by the program, Texas Outdoor Family is headed out west for the second …

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