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Outdoor Adventure Series

Franklin Mountains State Park: Outdoor Adventure, Conservation, and Community

July 30, 2024 • Howard A Fox, Cesar Mendez • Episode 6047

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series.

This is the 2nd episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and the State of Chihuahua MX, as they host the OWAA's 2024 annual conference this year.

In today's episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Cesar Mendez, the Park Superintendent of Franklin Mountains State Park. Cesar shares insights from his upbringing, love of nature and the outdoors, educational journey, and nearly 17 years as Park Superintendent at the Franklin Mountains State Park for the Texas Parks and Wildlife.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED

Franklin Mountains State Park
26,000 acres of diverse terrain in the heart of El Paso
Over 120 miles of multi-use trails
Hosting various activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and paragliding.
Partnerships and conservation efforts
The park's efforts in restoring the desert bighorn sheep in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The volunteers and organizations that support park maintenance
The crucial role played by park management and staff
Following your passion and doing what you love

LEARN MORE

To learn more about the Franklin Mountains State Park, check out their website at https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/franklin-mountains and on the following social sites:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FranklinMountainsSP/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franklinmountains

To begin planning your El Paso getaway or outing, visit the Visit El Paso website at https://visitelpaso.com.

NEXT STEPS

Series. To begin planning your El Paso getaway or outing, visit the Visit El Paso website at https://www.visitelpaso.com/.

If you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and sharing.

KEYWORDS

Visit El Paso, Franklin Mountains State Park, Hiking, Birding, Camping, Conservation, TPWD, OWAA, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview

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