El Paso Botanical Gardens
El Paso is located in the Chihuahuan Desert. The desert is commonly seen as a landscape with scarce vegetation. However, the desert is in actuality very rich in flora or plants. Here are some botanical gardens that feature some vibrant ecosystems. El Paso Desert Botanical Garden 4200 Doniphan Dr. El Paso, TX 79912 El Paso Desert Botanical Garden is a 52-acre botanical garden. It is on the grounds of an ancient village with yuccas, creosote bush, prickly pear, lechuguilla, honey mesquite, and so many more desert vegetation. These plants develop a unique way to survive in the unique desert temperatures....
UVAFM Stepping Stone to Vendors Success
Upper Valley Market Artist & Farmers Market (UVAFM) hosts more than 100 small businesses. Every Sunday, many people attend the market to support local vendors. Some vendors have grown so much that they have moved from the market to their own shops like The Dapper Doughnut, Lemon Beaters, Rollin Smoke BBQ, and HomeSweets. Some of them shared their experiences as a business that started at UVAFM. Lemon Beaters-David Serrano Lemon Beaters began as a side hustle on the weekends to make extra money. They received a great response and attention from people by being part of the UVAFM which encouraged...
90's Comeback at the Market
In case you haven’t noticed, 90’s fashion is back! And of course, you can find some of these trends at the Upper Valley Market. Scrunchies Scrunchies are a beautiful way to instantaneously glam up your hair rather than wrapping it up in a simple elastic tie. They are also trending as accessories to wear around the wrist. Honeybun Scrunchies and Sunflower Crafts have a variety of scrunchies in different colors, sizes, and fabrics. The cream faux leather scrunchie featured on the cover photo of this blog is from Honeybun Scrunchies. Sunflower Crafts has scrunches with matching face masks. It is time to...
5 El Paso Must-Do Hiking Trails
El Paso is nicknamed ‘Sun City’ because it averages about 200 days a year of sunshine. It is no wonder why many people opt to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking. Franklin Mountains State Park has many beautiful trails for all levels. So whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, here is a list of the Must-Do trails in the Sun City. El Paso Tin Mines Trail El Paso Tin Mines is a 6.6 mile round trip easy trail. It leads you to what once was the only operating tin mines in America. There are cacti and other desert...
El Paso Roller Skating and Skateboarding Spots
Skating is trending again! Inline skating became very popular in the 1990s. Surprisingly, four wheel skating is making a comeback. Skateboarding has maintained its popularity since the 1970s. The sport was going to make its debut in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. If you are just joining in on this trend or you are dusting off your board, blades, or four wheels, here are the skating spots in El Paso. Roller Bomb 12320 Lorenzo Ruiz Ave. El Paso, TX 79936 Roller Bomb is the only roller skating rink in El Paso. There is an admission fee. They have skate rentals. This...
Quench Your Thirst at the Market
As the temperatures in the 915 begin to simmer down, our thirst for icy cold drinks rises. Traditional Mexican aguas frescas (fresh waters) are a mixture of juices derived from fruit, vegetables, seeds, flowers, and grains mixed with sugar. Thirsty AF, one of the many vendors at the Upper Valley Artist and Farmers Market, blends the perfect elements to quench your thirst. Their slogan is “Not your grandma’s aguas frescas” which means that you should not expect their water mixtures to taste like your grandmother’s. Thirsty AF currently offers their aguas frescas in “galoncitos'' or small gallons. While they make...