In this month’s issue of Traveler magazine we unveil a red-white-and-blue version of our October 1999 50 Places of a Lifetime concept with an issue devoted to America’s 50 must-see places. Guadalupe Mountains National Park made our Wild Places list. Here, we present the best links on planning every leg of your trip there—online.
Basics
Entering the Park
National Parks Service
Information on the park’s required fees and permits
Getting There
National Parks Service
Driving directions to the park—plus, tips on the best ways to get around once you’re there
Making Telephone Calls
AT&T Worldwide Traveler
A direct link to state and city telephone area codes
Determining Time Difference
Time and Date
How to search for the date and time in any city—when traveling to the park, simply type in the name of the closest city and click on "go"
Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel
The current weather conditions in nearby El Paso—plus, a ten-day outlook
Essentials
Where to Eat
Texas Restaurant Directory
How to search by city for restaurants in Texas
Where to Stay
National Parks Service
Information on Guadalupe Mountains National Park’s campgrounds
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Information on the park’s campgrounds—plus, details on parks rules
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Information on accommodations located outside of the park
How to Get Around
National Parks Service
Tips on the best ways to get around the park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park—Backpacking
Information on hiking trails—plus, useful safety tips for hikers
Things to Do
Attractions
National Parks Service
Information on such park attractions as the Historic Frijole Ranch Museum
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
A guide for information on such park attractions as Dog Canyon
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
A park resource guide with listings of such attractions as Lincoln National Forest, which adjoins Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Cultural Activities
Carlsbad Cavern Guadalupe Mountains Association
A regularly updated monthly calendar of events in the park and its surrounding areas
Recreational Activities
Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
GORP’s take on the best park activities
Travel Resources
Map Links
National Parks Service
Links to maps of the park and its surrounding areas
Media
Books
Amazon.com
A direct link to buy a book on Amazon.com that talks about hiking in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Newspapers
El Paso Times
The online edition of the Texas daily, the El Paso Times
El Paso News Network
Links to local and national newspaper articles, written with a Texas angle
El Paso Internet Courier
Texas regional and community news articles, reprinted from various news sources
Travel Guides
For More Information
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
A direct link to historical information on Guadalupe Mountains National Park
The National Parks Service—Nature Net
Details on trail accessibility, biking, camping, entrance fees, weather, accommodations, and more
The National Parks Service—Nature Net
Information on the geology of the park—plus, links to maps, photographs, and trip-planning tips for travelers
Texas Travel, Tourism and Recreation
Information on Texas’ accommodations, attractions, restaurants, activities, and more
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