Travel: The view from Guadalupe Peak
2023-05-07 - Guadalupe Mountains National Park - Photo by Graham Waggener
Guadalupe Peak, located in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, is the highest natural point in Texas, with an elevation of 8,751 feet above sea level. The peak can be climbed by a maintained strenuous day hike via the Guadalupe Peak Trail with a 3,000 feet elevation gain at any time of the year, and the reward for the climb is a spectacular view. Comments | Permalink
2023-05-07 - Guadalupe Mountains National Park - Photo by Graham Waggener
Guadalupe Peak, located in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, is the highest natural point in Texas, with an elevation of 8,751 feet above sea level. The peak can be climbed by a maintained strenuous day hike via the Guadalupe Peak Trail with a 3,000 feet elevation gain at any time of the year, and the reward for the climb is a spectacular view. Comments | Permalink
Travel: Guadalupe Peak Pilot Memorial
2023-05-07 - Guadalupe Mountains National Park - Photo by Graham Waggener
The pilot memorial was erected in 1958 by American Airlines at the summit of Guadalupe Peak. The six-foot high stainless steel trylon, erected before the authorization of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, commemorates the carriers of transcontinental overland and air mail.
Read more about the history of Guadalupe Mountains National Park at www.nps.gov/parkhistory Comments | Permalink
2023-05-07 - Guadalupe Mountains National Park - Photo by Graham Waggener
The pilot memorial was erected in 1958 by American Airlines at the summit of Guadalupe Peak. The six-foot high stainless steel trylon, erected before the authorization of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, commemorates the carriers of transcontinental overland and air mail.
Read more about the history of Guadalupe Mountains National Park at www.nps.gov/parkhistory Comments | Permalink
Travel: Looking up at the summit of Guadalupe Peak
2023-05-07 - Guadalupe Mountains National Park - Photo by Graham Waggener
Guadalupe Peak is the highest natural point in Texas, with an elevation of 8,751 feet above sea level. A six-foot high stainless steel trylon marks the summit. Comments | Permalink
2023-05-07 - Guadalupe Mountains National Park - Photo by Graham Waggener
Guadalupe Peak is the highest natural point in Texas, with an elevation of 8,751 feet above sea level. A six-foot high stainless steel trylon marks the summit. Comments | Permalink
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