Franklin Mountains

Three bighorn sheep standing on a rock covered mountain
August/September 2025 Issue

Disease Leads to a Critical Crossroads For Texas Bighorn

TPWD and partners focus on fighting a deadly disease affecting the sheep.

Story by Lydia Saldaña
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March 2025 Issue

Bighorns Are Moved to El Paso's Franklin Mountains

TPWD reintroduces the iconic animals in an ambitious restoration effort.

By Morgan O'Hanlon
A pink and blue sky highlights the scrub-covered hills of the Franklin Mountains
October 2024 Issue

Escape the City Grind in El Paso's Franklin Mountains

State park offers scenic summits and miles of trails.

By Lydia Pagel
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