Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light. Join your park ranger turned turn-of-the-century guide on a historical exploration of an old mine shaft in the Franklin's. We will meet at the West Cottonwood Springs Trailhead in the Tom Mays unit of Franklin Mountains State Park. There will be four […]
Birding Hike, Beer Tasting, Brewery Tour, Dinner, Prizes, Auction Looking for a fun way to celebrate the holidays, learn something new, and support your favorite local organizations? Look no further!! Join us for a journey through the exciting new natural and historic preservation practices of the Socorro area via a guided birding tour at Rio […]
Did you know that you can use augmented reality (AR) to take a self-guided hiking tour of our DinoTracks site? From virtual encounters with an Iguanodon to LiDAR to maps of invisible dinosaur footprints, our next Nerd Night will explore the exciting new technology uses in paleontology and education. This two part Nerd Night will […]
Head to Wilderness Park in Northeast El Paso for this cool program from our friends at El Paso Museum of Archaeology and the The Frontera Land Alliance!
Do you want to start your hiking journey? Join The Frontera Land Alliance on this introductory hike through a beginner trail. Thursday, May 12, 2022 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Lost Dog 6936 Cactus Thrush Drive, El Paso, TX, 79911 Bring water, snacks, sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing. RSVP to [email protected]
The Annual Community Fair is a wonderful opportunity to explore Hueco Tanks and learn more about the beautiful nature and amazing history of the region. The Fair offers an experience for the entire family! Enjoy wildlife presentations, traditional Native American demonstrations, join various tours throughout the day, stop by educational exhibits and booths, try rock […]
The Wyler Tramway and the Franklin Mountains have released their October events. Below is a list of what is happening at both Franklin Mountains and the virtual programs for Wyler Tramway for this month. Raccoon Fun Facts Fri. Oct. 7 at 12 pm This is their monthly fun facts video, this month we are featuring […]
Ruby Mine is a closed mining claim in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. Ownership and use of this claim is overseen by the Bureau of Land Management's Las Cruces District Office under the serial number NMMC81085. It is an inactive Fluorite mine and lies on the west slope of the Organ Mountains, below the "rabbit […]
Get Fhiit El Paso and Santa Teresa Health and Hormone clinic are co-hosting a hike at Mt Cristo Rey on Saturday November 12th at 8 am. Free event with snacks and raffles to follow. Come out and join us - let’s celebrate what our bodies are capable of!!! There is a cold front coming through […]
Join Celebration of Our Mountains Board members on a field trip to this famous volcano, which is not only the youngest volcano in the El Paso/Juarez region, it is also where Apollo astronauts trained. Kilbourne Hole erupted tons of the August birthstone "peridot" which can be found all around the volcano. You will need a […]
Hike to and explore the legendary Geronimo’s Cave in the Robledo Mountains north of Las Cruces. Geronimo's Cave is one hiking spot in the Robledo Mountains that carries a great deal of history. In the 1800s, as Geronimo was being pursued by U.S. soldiers, he is said to have escaped to this cave. Meet at […]
A Walk Party will be happening on Friday, April 21 at 5:30pm at the corner of Yarbrough and Independence. The Playa Drain Trail Celebration will start off with a ribbon-cutting in partnership with City Representative Henry Rivera, District 7! Bring your walking shoes! See you at the trail!
Don't forget the Last Sunday Hike this weekend! Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Eastern foothills of the Franklin Mountains. This hike is a moderate 3 mile loop of the Cardiac and Maze trails in the Northeast. From the Tin Mine trailhead, we will turn onto the trail leading up a […]
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines. There will be two tours; one leaving at 11:00 and one leaving at 2:00. Meet us by the West Cottonwood Springs trail head in the Tom Mays unit. Reservations required; to reserve your spot, call the office at (915) 444-9121. *Note* Due to the […]
Insights First Saturday DinoTracks Public Tour 2023, at 9:00 am. There's nothing better than a morning dino hike and then grabbing a bite to eat afterward. Are you looking for a fun, active, and educational way to spend your Sunday afternoon? Why not join Insights for prehistoric tour of fossilized dinosaur tracks right in the […]
