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Alpine, with its valley location in the heart of Big Bend, resembles the towns and villages dotting European mountain regions. The Texas Alps, like their namesake, attract throngs of outdoor enthusiasts who use Alpine as a base for mountain and desert exploration. Recreational opportunities range from hiking in the area's large parks to hunting in nearby canyons.

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DESTINATIONAlpine Alpine, with its valley location in the heart of Big Bend, resembles the towns and villages dotting European mountain regions. The Texas Alps, like their namesake, attract throngs of outdoor enthusiasts who use Alpine as a base for mountain and desert exploration. Recreational opportunities range from hiking in the area's large parks to hunting in nearby canyons.
NATIONAL PARKAmistad National Recreation Area Amistad National Recreation Area is northwest of Del Rio via US 90. The 64,860-acre reservoir is an outgrowth of the
NATIONAL PARKBig Bend National Park Big Bend National Park is southeast of Alpine on SR 118 and US 385. The park derives its name from a U-shaped bend of the
NATIONAL PARKCarlsbad Caverns National Park Carlsbad Caverns National Park is 20 miles southwest of Carlsbad off US 62/180. The park covers 46,776 acres in the rugged foothills of the Guadalupe Mountains, with miles of caves cutting through a Permian-age fossil reef. Among more than 117 known caves is Lechuguilla, thought to be the nation's deepest limestone cavern. The park's showpiece is Carlsbad Cavern, a series of enormous rooms that make up one of the world's largest caves.
NATIONAL PARKGuadalupe Mountains National Park Guadalupe Mountains National Park is 110 miles east of El Paso on US 62/180. The park's 86,416 acres occupy a rugged scenic section of the Guadalupe Mountains and include 8,751-foot
NATIONAL PARKLincoln National Forest In south central New Mexico, most of the Sacramento, Jicarilla, Guadalupe and Capitan mountains lie within the three districts of Lincoln National Forest. Covering 1,103,441 acres of pine, juniper and fir timber lands, the terrain in this vast region ranges from desert to subalpine.
NATIONAL PARKWhite Sands National Park can be entered daily 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day; 7 a.m.-dusk, rest of year. It is subject to closures of up to 3 hours during missile testing. Visitors must exit the park by 1 hour after dusk, except on full-moon nights May-Oct. Visitor center open daily 9-5; phone for extended summer hours. Closed Christmas. Admission, valid for 7 days, $25 (per private vehicle with more than one occupant); $20 (per motorcycle); $15 (per person if only one occupant in the vehicle); free (ages 0-15). Phone (575) 479-6124, ext. 236.
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ARTICLE51 Romantic Getaways in the U.S. to Fall in Love WithAAA Travel Editor, SMS03/25/2025 : Whether you're looking to stay local or travel the country, AAA has the perfect romantic getaway in the U.S. for you and your partner.
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