- 144 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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About This Book
The Guadalupe Mountains hold what some call the most beautiful spot in Texas. Once home to the Mescalero Apaches, McKittrick Canyon is an alluring wonderland of lush and abundant flora and fauna. It is named for Captain Felix McKittrick, who acquired the land for ranching in 1869. Legends of lost Spanish gold mines drew many unsuccessful prospectors before the turn of the century. Later, through the monumental efforts of early landowners J.C. Hunter Sr. and Wallace Pratt, the canyon was preserved as a pristine portion of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Each fall, eager visitors witness a vibrant show headlined by bigtooth maple and a variety of oak trees. Join author Donna Blake Birchell in an exploration of McKittrick Canyon's colorful history.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1. The Evolution of McKittrick Canyon
- 2. Sacred Place for Native Americans
- 3. Military Presence
- 4. Gold Tales
- 5. Instrumental Players
- 6. Guadalupe Mountains National Park
- 7. Hiking Trails
- 8. Flora and Fauna of the Canyon
- 9. Historic Structures of McKittrick Canyon
- 10. The Future of McKittrick Canyon
- Bibliography
- About the Author