To the southwest, a giant fossil reef called El Capitan juts out, cutting a stark shape against the gentle foothills beyond. Texas is more likely to be known for its wide-open spaces than its ...

That’s what my brother-in-law said when I questioned his sanity after he floated the idea of hiking the Guadalupe Peak Trail. Guadalupe Mountains National Park is one of two national parks in Texas.

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 ...

From the summit of the 8,751-foot Guadalupe Peak, sweeping vistas of desert stretch seemingly endlessly until they fade into the hazy Texas sky. To the southwest, a giant fossil reef called El Capitan ...