This book is the definitive guide to bouldering in Hueco Tanks, Texas. It contains topos, descriptions, ratings, and stars for every known problem. You will find clear explanations of how to navigate your way around the park and many overview maps of the mountains and the areas they contain. Throughout this book there are also beautiful photographs, personal narratives, and sections that will provide insight into Hueco's geology, wildlife and its cultural and climbing history. You will find information on how to get to Hueco, when to come, what to bring, and where to stay. This book will show you all of the best places found in El Paso including good restaurants, movie theaters, food markets and general purpose stores. Everything you need to know, from the moment you conceive of traveling to Hueco to the point where you are back home reminiscing about your trip can be found within.

A guide to the most important bouldering area in North America by the master himself.

"In The Rock Art of Texas Indians, Kirkland's meticulous watercolor copies of this rich and diversified art are reproduced, 32 in full color, the rest in black and white. The informative and engaging text is contributed by W. W. Newcomb, Jr., former director of the Texas Memorial Museum and author of The Indians of Texas." "Those early Indians, at different times and places and in a variety of styles, carved and painted their art from Paint Rock in West Central Texas to the canyons of the Big Bend, from the Canadian River Valley in the Panhandle to the Hueco Tanks near El Paso. As the form for this art was varied, so too were the reasons for its execution. Much rock art was no doubt born of magical and religious beliefs, or served to illustrate myths, but some apparently commemorated actual events and some seems to have been only tallies or messages. Kirkland recorded it all with consummate skill, preserving for other generations, as he said he would, the often remarkable, always fascinating art of vanished people."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

CLICK HERE to download the ten mile hike "Canyon Lake Gorge" and the short but strenuous hike "Caprock Canyons St. Park Oxbow Trail" free from 100 Classic Hikes in Texas * Includes just the best-of-the-best Texas hikes, each with a special payoff * Up-to-date hiking information on land management regulations * Trail guides in this series are bestselling guidebooks in their states * Only 4-color hiking guidebook to the region The big sky country of Texas calls hikers of all kinds to its trails. With over 80 parks, 56 wildlife management areas, nine natural areas and 28 historic sites and parklands, Texas offers a plethora of hiking options to choose from. Regions covered include the Panhandle Plains, prairies and lakes, piney woods, Gulf Coast, South Texas Plains, Hill country, and Big Bend country. This full-color guidebook includes elevation profiles, sidebar tips, topographic maps, and a handy Hikes-at-a-Glance chart to help readers find the hikes and trails they want quickly and easily. Whether you're planning an extended backpacking trip through the northern cross timber or a short day hike just outside of town, this new guidebook presents a wonderful variety of iconic Texas trails.

Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, Melanin Base Camp is a celebration of underrepresented BIPOC adventurers that will challenge you to rethink your perceptions of what an outdoorsy individual looks like and inspire you to being your own adventure. Danielle Williams, skydiver and founder of the online community Melanin Base Camp, profiles dozens of adventurers pushing the boundaries of inclusion and equity in the outdoors. These compelling narratives include a mother whose love of hiking led her to found a nonprofit to expose BIPOC children to the wonders of the outdoors and a mountain biker who, despite at first dealing with unwelcome glances and hostility on trails, went on to become a blogger who writes about justice and diversity in natural spaces. Also included is a guide to outdoor allyship that explores sometimes challenging topics to help all of us create a more inclusive community, whether you bike, climb, hike, or paddle. Join us as we work together to increase representation and opportunities for people of color in outdoor adventure sports.