Hueco Tanks State Park: Where History Meets Adventure 🏜️🧗‍♀️

Nestled near the US-Mexico border in El Paso, this park is a surreal blend of: • 10,000-year-old cave paintings by ancient peoples ✍️ • Century-old traveler engravings on rock faces 🏔️ • A rock climber's paradise (world-class bouldering!) • Home to mountain goats, lizards & cacti 🦎🌵 📍 Quick Guide 🚗 Location: 30 mins east of downtown El Paso 🎟️ Reservations: Official rule: Book weeks/months ahead for guided tours (limited slots) Pro tip: Called same-day & got in for self-guided access! ($7 adults, kids free) ⏰ Hours: Closes at 6PM (start exiting by 5:30) 🎒 Pack Smart 👟 Sturdy hiking shoes 🧴 Sunscreen + sunglasses (no shade!) 💧 LOTS of water (desert heat is no joke) ⛺ Camping/rock gear? Must book ahead 🌄 Why Go? • Unique landscapes: Seasonal water pockets create mini-oases. • Picnic areas: Clean & safe (classic US state park standards). • Half-day adventure: Perfect for a nature recharge! #ElPaso #TexasTravel #NewMexico #Borderlands #RockClimbing