Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Rising from the desert, Guadalupe Mountains contain portions of the world's most extensive and significant Permian limestone fossil reef.
Also featured are a tremendous earth fault, lofty peaks, unusual flora and fauna, and a colorful record of the past. Guadalupe Peak, highest point in Texas at 8,749 feet, El Capitan, a massive limestone formation, McKittrick Canyon, with its unique flora and fauna; and the "Bowl", located in a high country conifer forest, are significant park features.
While scenic driving in the park is limited to one 4x4 road, there are over 80 miles of trails that offer a wide range of opportunities for exploring. Other available activities include: backpacking, camping, and wildlife viewing.
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Temperature | 34.0° F | Sunrise | 7:46 am |
| Feels Like | 19° F | Sunset | 6:40 pm | |
| Barometer | 30.30 | NE Wind | 35 mph | |
| Dewpoint | 21.9° F | Gusts | none | |
| Humidity | 61% | Visibility | 10 miles | |
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Reported by NOAA on Feb 7 2012, 9:51 pm CST from Pine Springs, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX
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Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
| High Temp F | 46° | 51° | 50° | 64° | 56° | 63° | 56° |
| Low Temp F | 26° | 34° | 35° | 41° | 48° | 45° | 43° |
| Precipitation | 6% | 5% | 20% | 3% | 8% | 8% | 7% |
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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:10:32 GMT
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