David Courtney, a.k.a. the Texanist, is a senior writer. Big Bend also has the Rio Grande, and thereby easy access to Mexico, at the Boquillas Crossing. But Guadalupe Mountains has eight of the ...

Guadalupe Mountains National Parks may be one of the most remote in the U.S., but it's also one of the most unique. Hike to the "top of Texas" on the Guadalupe Peak Trail. Enjoy some of the darkest ...

Guadalupe Mountains National Park rarely comes up when I discuss national parks with fellow travelers or outdoor enthusiasts. To say the west Texas park flies under the radar is an understatement.

There is no shortage of Texas hiking trails offering breathtaking views, but only the Permian Reef Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park takes you into another state and showcases ancient fossils ...

A reported missing hiker was found off-trail at Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas on Sunday, January 12. Search and rescue teams found the hiker near the Guadalupe Peak Trail, which is the ...

Big Bend NP saw a whopping 561,458 visitors in 2024—its highest attendance recorded since 2021. However, Texas' less popular Guadalupe Mountains National Park experienced a slight decrease in ...

A missing hiker was found off-trail near the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. After summiting Guadalupe Peak, the highest peak in Texas, with friends on Saturday, Jan. 11, the hiker became separated ...