El Paso area outdoor recreation is world famous. A quick two-hour jaunt will land you in the scenic Lincoln National Forest, Gila Wilderness or Hueco Tanks State Park — the perfect locales for hiking, camping, fishing and rock climbing.
Enjoy fishing at various lakes and rivers in West Texas and Southern New Mexico, or tackle your favorite water sport at Elephant Butte Lake. Come winter, escape to Ski Apache in Southern New Mexico to ski a 12,000-foot peak with more than 7,000 acres of skiing terrain. Ski Apache features 55 trails served by 11 lifts, including New Mexico’s only gondola.
Numerous public and private golf courses in the region offer a variety of venues, from traditional layouts to mountain courses or desert links.
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The Greater El Paso region possesses a unique blend of culture, entertainment and outdoor recreation ...
