• The Western Escarpment of the Guadalupes rises above the white gypsum sands of the desert floor.

    Guadalupe Mountains

    National Park Texas

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  • Smoking Restrictions

    Guadalupe Mountains National Park Superintendent Dennis A. Vásquez announced that the park will restrict smoking beginning Sunday, May 12, 2013, as a precautionary measure due to the park’s HIGH fire danger rating. More »

News

Press inquiries should be directed to the park's public information officer at (915) 828-3251 ext. 2300, or by e-mail. Click the links below for the most recent press releases issued by Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Texas Mountain Trail Region Announce the Peak Fitness Challenge.
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Salt Basin Dunes Enhanced Visitor Use Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Issued [read now]

Final version of 2011 Economic Benefits to Local Economy from Park Visitation [read now]

 
Roger Reisch & El Capitan

Former Ranger Roger Reisch and his iconic green truck.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Mourns Loss of First Employee [read now]

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park to Host 2013 Mescal Roast [read now]

Smoking Restrictions Due to Fire Hazard [read now]

Did You Know?

Nesting Hummingbird

Hummingbirds are often described as "flying jewels" – for good reason. Most males have feathers in their gorgets which shine with a rich, jewel-like iridescence when light hits them. Guadalupe Mountains National Park is  host to at least 8 species of hummingbirds, 4 of which are known to nest here.