This Park, located in the north part of the state in Salt Flats, Texas, protects the highest peak in the state. Guadalupe Peak reaches 8,751 feet. Wait...what?! I thought they said everything was bigger in Texas...Colorado has higher mountains that that. Guess I found the one loophole. Anyway, you can hike up to the peak but it's a difficult 8.4 mile round trip. If you're in decent shape, plan on six to eight hours for completion.

An easy hiking trail around the Pine Springs Visitor Center. Evidence of prior human interaction on the land.
Frijole Ranch. The home was built in 1876. It's a museum today.
The spring house protects the natural spring supplying precious fresh water to the land.