SEMINOLE CANYON STATE PARK
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Park located west of Del Rio on Highway 90, home to some of the oldest prehistoric paintings in Texas
About 40 miles west of Del Rio on Highway 90, this park opened in 1980 and is home to some of the oldest prehistoric paintings in Texas. They are also among the best preserved. Dating back more than 7,000 years, there are more than 200 painted caves in the park. The most famous is the Fate Bell Shelter, which can be visited with a guide. Another, highly recommended, is the White Shaman mural, which tells the story of the birth of the sun and the beginning of time, according to archaeologists. To get there, you have to hike for two hours that takes you through a landscape of Chihuahuan desert plants and a spectacular view of the Pecos River, where it converges with the Rio Grande. It is recommended that you book a guide for this expedition. Alternatively, Seminole Canyon is also a great place for those looking to hike, camp or are interested in the local wildlife. This is the desert. So you'll see cacti, eagles, scorpions and snakes. Warning: do not lift a rock with your hands! That's where the snakes hide... There are 46 camping sites, with different facilities, some with electricity and water. We recommend camping here if you are visiting the area. You can also hike or mountain bike to the Rio Grande River along the rim of Seminole Canyon. The park has nearly 10 miles of trails.