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 | 63.0° F | Sunrise | 6:54 am |
| Feels Like | 60° F | Sunset | 8:58 pm | |
| Barometer | 30.14 | NE Wind | 24 mph | |
| Dewpoint | 46.0° F | Gusts | none | |
| Humidity | 54% | Visibility | 9 miles | |
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Reported by NOAA on May 26 2013, 2:51 am CDT from Pine Springs, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX
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| Sun May 26 A Few Clouds |
Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| High Temp F | 90° | 92° | 86° | 84° | 92° | 89° | 92° |
| Low Temp F | 63° | 63° | 63° | 59° | 59° | 62° | 64° |
| Precipitation | 19% | 6% | 10% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 8% |
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