Rising from the desert, this mountain mass contains 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.
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- Guadalupe Mountains National Park Official National Park Service visitor and informational guide. Located in Salt Flat.
- DesertUSA - Guadalupe Mountains National Park Guide features color photos, climate, history, hiking, links, and mileage guides to nearby attractions.
- Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas Guide to Texas' Guadalupe Mountains National Park, includes photos and information about one of Texas most spectacular National Parks.
- Texas Guide - Guadalupe Mountains National Park An illustrated guide to the Guadalupe Mountains of Texas and New Mexico,including hiking trails, wildlife, and photographs.
- Frommers: Guadalupe Mountains National Park Review of the parks activities and attractions.