Santa Elena Canyon

GPTKB entity

Properties (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:valley
gptkbp:access via hiking trails
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by car and foot
gptkbp:bestTimeToVisit spring and fall
gptkbp:climate arid climate
gptkbp:conservationEfforts protected area
gptkbp:culturalHeritage part of the cultural heritage of the region
gptkbp:culturalSignificance part of local folklore
gptkbp:educationalPrograms offers ranger-led programs
gptkbp:elevation approximately 1,800 feet
gptkbp:environmentalImpact important for local ecosystems
gptkbp:explores explored by early settlers
gptkbp:fauna various wildlife species
gptkbp:features steep limestone cliffs
gptkbp:flora various desert plants
gptkbp:formed gptkb:Rio_Grande
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures contains unique geological formations
offers rock climbing opportunities
accessible_from_the_Ross_Maxwell_Scenic_Drive
part_of_the_Chihuahuan_Desert
gptkbp:grapeVarieties popular for kayaking
gptkbp:historicalPeriod visited by explorers in the 19th century
gptkbp:historicalSignificance site_of_ancient_Native_American_habitation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Santa Elena Canyon
gptkbp:landforms formed during the last ice age
gptkbp:landmark notable_natural_landmark_in_Texas
gptkbp:landscape popular for landscape photography
gptkbp:length approximately 1,500 feet
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local tourism economy
gptkbp:localLegends associated with local legends
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Big_Bend_National_Park
gptkbp:maximumDepth depth varies along the canyon
gptkbp:nationalFlower features seasonal wildflowers
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions nearby hiking trails
gptkbp:parks open year-round
includes visitor center and restrooms
walls rise up to 1,500 feet
managed_by_the_National_Park_Service
gptkbp:photography best light during golden hour
known for dramatic landscapes
gptkbp:popularActivities hiking
rafting
photography
gptkbp:recreation designated recreation area within the park
gptkbp:river shaped by river erosion over millennia
supports diverse river wildlife
Rio_Grande_forms_the_border_with_Mexico
crosses_into_Mexico_at_certain_points
gptkbp:safety requires caution due to steep cliffs
gptkbp:scenicViews known for beautiful sunsets
offers stunning views of the Rio Grande
gptkbp:sleepingHabits offers dark skies for stargazing
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Sierra_del_Carmen
desert landscape
home to various reptiles
gptkbp:training camping available nearby
gptkbp:visitors attracts thousands annually
gptkbp:width up to 1,000 feet
gptkbp:wildlife great for bird watching