I just checked on the status of the Guadalupe Mts. NP and found out that it has been closed due to flooding conditions since 9/13/13. The following amounts of rain fell within a 24 hours period from 9/12/13 to 9/13/13: The Bowl - 12.4 inches Dog Canyon - 9.7 inches (the 55 mile long drive to get to Dog Canyon has been closed due to flooding) McKittirick Canyon ~ 5 inches There are some astounding pictures of the flooding on the net; just search for flooding in the Guadalupes. Dell City is surrounded by water. I am glad that somewhere in Texas rain has fallen; it would seem that it might be a tad much! Mira M. Pellerin Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner