Beautiful views and a lovely road to cruise. Awesome houses up there with beautiful views. Quite…read morea few park areas to get out and picture take as well as sit and just enjoy the surroundings. There are sitting areas as well as markers proving information about the area.

Scenic drives are kind of my thing, and the drive up Trans Mountain Road was completely satisfying…read more Not only is the drive an adrenaline rush (albeit a tad bit scary too), the city views are quite astounding at the top. It's also an excellent way to skip the traffic when traveling from New Mexico to El Paso (and probably visa versa but can't confidently confirm that part). I was leaving New Mexico after having a wonderful dinner and saw that there was a ton of traffic getting back to El Paso on my GPS. It suggested an alternate route; Trans Mountain Road. Normally, I'd probably just sit in traffic when I'm in an unfamiliar place. I'm from the Bay Area (California), and I am no stranger to horrible traffic. But who the hell wants to sit in traffic while they're on vacation?! I already deal with that 5 days out of the week, so spare me. It was still daylight so I decided to do it. I've driven on many windy roads, but I'll admit that this one was kind of nerve racking. Mostly because some of you Texans just don't know how to drive (sorry, not sorry). But once I got to the top of the hill and those views started to appear, it became enjoyable. I saw a vista point with a few cars parked in the distance and immediately pulled off to park there. Yep, this was it. I hit the jackpot. The pictures of the vista point doesn't do it justice. The views are outstanding! Panoramic beauty and lots of it. There's even a cute little lookout point and some picnic tables up there. It was windy as hell though, so not sure if I'd sit out there and eat something for fear of being blown over. Maybe in the summer when the weather is warmer and the winds are milder, but still. Fantastic city views of El Paso and some nice views of the New Mexican desert hills. This is definitely a hidden chill spot. I can only imagine how gorgeous the sunrises and sunsets are, but I'm sure it's even gnarlier to drive this road when it's dark. In any event, it's a lovely vista with an adventurous drive and a nice escape from traffic.

Biggs Army Airfield Also known as East Fort Bliss holds a special place in my heart. Unlike Main…read morePost the Traffic lights here do not take forever. This side of post is clean, newer, ha an "open" feeling to it. There are many facilities on this side such as Biggs Park excellent choice for sports pt, Organization day, Birthday parties, etc. Hugo Mendoza Clinic, beautiful clinic with caring costumer service. Centennial Event Center, Sam Adams Pub, SMA, Etc.. Soldiers who are able and choose to live on this side of post speak positively of the area. Day care, CDC and Milam Elementary are outstanding facilities. There are not a lot of places to eat on this side of post other than the Centennial during lunch hours, a food truck by the gas station and a bagel shop inside the Mendoza Clinic.

The name of the place is "Biggs Army Airfield - East Fort Bliss"…read more This place has really come a long way, and grown quite a bit as well. The reason for the name is that this place used to be stand alone. It used to be JUST Biggs Army Airfield. The only thing over there was the Airfield, the NCO Club (The Centennial) and the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA). The old bridge right near Chaffee gate was he only way to access Biggs. And Biggs was a ghost town. That was back in the good old days when Ft Bliss was the "Home of the Air Defense Artillery". Along with the 32nd AAMDC, every ADA BDE in the ARMY, too include ADA AIT, was all here at Ft Bliss. Even the Post CMD was a 2 Star Air Defender. The good old days. Now, in comes 1st Armored Division, "Americas Tank Division". As they roll in and Ft Bliss gets showered with a Division sized element and a divisions worth of money, the ADA gets tossed to the 4-corners of the world, AIT is moved to Ft Sill, and ONLY the 11th Imperial Brigade (ADA) is left at Ft Bliss. But it's not all bad. A storied and historic division like the 1st Armored, not only brings people, but money. And when you have more people, you gotta grow. And when you have more money, you have the ability to grow. Hence the birth of "East Ft Bliss". What once was a ghost town with only one way on (that old bridge from main post), now has 5 gates of its own. Connecting everything for Spur 601 to Fred Wilson Rd. East Bliss has 100s of units of brand new housing for all ranks. There's about 3 gas stations with shoppettes over here as well. One of them is even a 24hr shoppette. There's barber shops, chow halls, barracks, motor pools, swimming pools, parks, lodging, housing, a mini PX, state of the art gyms, Soldier activity centers, housing offices, USASMA, churches, 3 chow halls, post finance, post DA Photo shop, 1st AD HQ, RFI facility, SF compound, and so much more. East Bliss is literally an entire other Army Post. And everything is very new, and it good condition. The roads are all new and multi lanes. Access is easier now with 3-4 places of entry. Speed limits are even 45 out on East Bliss, which is much more comforting than the 25-35 max limits all over main post lol. East Bliss is a really nice addition to main post Ft Bliss. But don't knock main post, as it still has all the barracks and chow halls and facilities as it used too. Just it's all noticeably older. However, what IS NOT old on main post, and what keeps main post relevant and BETTER than any instillation I've ever been on in 17 years of service (to include Air Force .. although Kadena Air Base is a close second), is the amazing "Freedom Crossing". As long as Freedom Crossing stands and continues to grow, Ft Bliss will always be the best Army Instillation in the world. "It's A Great Day To Be A Soldier", Mayne!

Nestled in the Montana Historic District the Houston Park is part of the Parks & Recreation of El…read morePaso. It is a small park ideal for dog walking and relaxation. The park also offers a basketball court and a children playground as well as numerous benches. It is also conveniently located to public transportation with two Brio stops. The park is unfortunately not the cleanest and would enjoy a good cleanup for dog's little treasures. I have from time to time walked my little Frenchie Mana in the Park. Be aware that the Park does not always have the best visitors.

Park at the Moon…read more This "park" is essentially the peak of the El Paso Scenic Drive and the main viewing area to take in the spectacular views of both El Paso and Juárez, Mexico. There's ten "normal" parking spots and one handicapped spot. I'm not sure if these ever get filled up at certain times of the year, but on our visit (late Dec), there was plenty of parking. Be respectful of the houses surrounding the area and don't trash the place, as others have already clearly done. Also, be aware that this section of road is closed to vehicle traffic on Sundays and is a pedestrian corridor only. It's definitely worth a stop if you're visiting or even just passing thru El Paso, as the whole thing can be seen in under 30 minutes.

This park is a highest point of the scenic drive and it's at 555 feet above Rio Grande. Really…read moregreat stop, no problem to find the parking, since people stop by, admire the view for 15 minutes and move on-nothing else to do there. The views are spectacular and you can see El Paso, Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahuan desert on display-the most beautiful views probably at sunset.

A hidden gem downtown. This park is definitely on the smaller side but there's nothing wrong with…read morethat, right? It's a nice spot to sit and enjoy the sunset, take special photos, and just to get away for a bit. There's parking in the back and all along the street. 10/10 recommend checking out if in the area.

I'm not an expert in trailheads but I love to walk and explore! I found this one on foot, hidden in…read morethe back of a neighborhood. Use the GPS and ignore the address is my advice! There is plenty of parking and a large sign with a map of many trails. Warnings do abound. Apparently, there are unexploded bombs all over the place so the sage advice is to not mess with the ammunition. Works for me! They also recommend dressing properly, not going alone, and bringing lots of water! Well, zero out of three ain't bad! I enjoyed a hike and only visited 1% of the available trails. I never saw another soul or a lazy cow!! Life is good with exploration!

To begin with.. it has been months I have been procrastinating to add this location to Yelp. The…read moreissue has been that there is no specific address for this location. So, FYI the address currently showing on "Loma Suave" IT IS NOT THE TRAIL ENTRANCE! but, it is definitely near. I did adjusted the location on the GPS so if you use your gos through yelp you should make it fine. Now. the actual review: this hiking trail entrance has awesome features provided by the City if El Paso And Franklin Mountains State Park. Kudos to both for putting this together so nicely in 2019. The entrance features an okay size parking lot. Hiking Trail Map, free Bike pump, free recharging hub, water fountain for you and your dog, dog poop bags.m and trash cans. They have hours posted but I have never seen them reinforced other than during early 2020 when the actual city quarantine prohibited park's visitation. I would see the police parked by it to ensure no one went in. There is a state park fee associated, please be kind and pay your fee. This type of awesome trails are possible due to the funds we provide. There are also ways to pay online for the whole year in case you are an avid trail hiker/biker. The trail itself is okay by foot but challenging on bike. It leads to many other trails and distances. This trail also connects to the trail leading to the Tin Mines. Awesome for ruck marches for the military and to get prepared for marathons or simply to take your dog for a walk and family hiking. Super Friendly for everyone. Check the trail map, bring water, pay the fee and adventure!!

An urban city park on Pollard Street east of Dyer Street. The glassy part in the middle is…read moremaintained fairly well though I'm sure it's a certain challenge to keep grass going in this arid environment in El Paso. Other parts with rock gardens and trees and shrubs could use some more care. There's a playground area under covering and a swing set right beside it. I can imagine the metal or even plastic parts get pretty hot during hot days of summer even under the cover. There's also a Veterans' Memorial in the middle section of this park providing some seating and well-maintained rock garden area with flag poles. According to the plaque there, it was dedicated in 2005. What attracts me the most to come here on a regular basis is an approximately 1/4 mile paved running/walking track encompassing the entire park. I encounter some regular walkers especially with their pets depending on the time of the day when I come here. The only downside I can think of is the fact most of the pet owners who come here do not pick up after their pets. There are at least three pet bag stations around the track, so I really don't understand why this is happening IMHO. Sometimes the track is littered with feces making walking experience rather unpleasant and somewhat treacherous. To make the matter worse, it's not only the track, but also the lawn area is littered with droppings making dangerous for children to freely run through the grassy area. It is just too bad.

What a great park in El Paso. There's a visitor center to learn about the history of the park (it…read moreused to be part of Mexico at times!) and about the relationship between Mexico and the United States. Very good information in the museum inside. There's also large, clean restrooms, a small gift shop, and a theater which was closed when we went. The NPS park ranger was very informative and there was a bunch of pamphlets about the other sites. The actual park itself is pretty large. The ranger explained that they're trying to get back to normal operations post-COVID and so they're working on watering the grass so it's less brown. They also said that they're planning on reopening the theater and such as well. Overall, this is a neat place to visit and a great place to hang out!

In El Paso? Need a spot to ponder international law, American expansionism, the principles of…read morefairness, the rule of law, politics, and the border? Or just a place to take a walk, read a book, or have a cookout? Yes. Interesting and modest exhibits. Really clean bathrooms in the visitor center. No entrance fee. It was a tiny bit of Mexico. Now it isn't. But we gave most of it back.