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Guadalupe Mountains National ParkSpectacular desert sunsets are always beautiful.
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Volunteers take a break during a backcountry hike.
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Volunteers enjoy a lunch break in the backcountry.
 
Public support for our National Park Service lands is critical in ensuring that these special places will be preserved for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

There are many ways for you to contribute your support from volunteering personal time to shopping in the cooperating association bookstore, where purchases help fund educational programs.
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Butterflyweed attracts many species of butterflies with its bright orange flowers and sugary nectar.  

Did You Know?
Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa), was a significant medicinal source for physicians in the late 19th century who used it extensively as an expectorant and to treat smallpox. It bright-orange blossoms produce an irresistible nectar for butterflies, and thus its common name.

Last Updated: October 20, 2008 at 10:38 EST