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With summer in full swing, we’re dedicating our June blogs to some of our favorite things to do and see in and around El Paso this summer. If you need more ideas, just stop in our office or give us a call at our apartment community in El Paso
Eat Drink and Be Merry
In the Segundo Barrio, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy some of the best pan dulces in the state at Bowie Bakery. Locals will note they are as colorful as the neighborhood’s many murals.
Love Enchiladas? We do too and often frequent H & H Carwash for their absolutely delicious Red Cheese Enchiladas.
Other yummy stops in El Paso for great local food include L & J Café which is just across the street from the Concordia Cemetery.
For what may call ‘unorthodox comfort food,” there’s no better place to get a great variety at a great value. At Ode Brewing Company we love their friend Buffalo-style cauliflower, pork tortas, and don’t miss those homemade brews, too!
Shop Til You Drop
As noted in a recent Texas Monthly article: “While downtown’s El Centro shopping district is a bargain-seekers mecca, the west sides’ new TI:ME at Montecillo development is a ‘hip nucleus” of indie shops tucked in to shipping containers.
Two of our favorites include Mother of Pearl Vinyl and Chuco Relic which has a great selection of goods made by local artisans.
Sightsee in Your Hometown
If you have yet to spend some time at Chamizal National Park, it’s time you do. You’ll step back in time and learn all about the 1964 land swap that settled a dispute and cause the shifting of the Rio Grande.
Be it by foot or by tram, every view in and around the Franklin Mountain State Park is worth the time invested with family and friends. For a little exercise and fresh air, we prefer a hike up the Ron Coleman Trail; for a gentler way to the top, take the famous Wyler Aerial Tramway gondola that goes to Ranger Peak.
Just outside the El Paso Museum of History is a showcase within itself. Make some time to soak up the talent with the DIGIE display. This interactive digital tapestry of photos and narratives tells the tales of two nations.
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Summer is almost here! Take a look at this list of fun things to do in and around your apartment in El Paso this June! Have fun, be safe, and have a super summer, too!
El Paso Chihuahuas
Take me out to the ball park!
See the full summer schedule here.
El Paso Museum of Archaeology
Demonstrations every Saturday of the month
11:00 a.m. – 2: oo p.m.
4301 Woodrow Bean Transmountain
National Trails Day Hike
June 3
Wyler Aerial Tramway
Celebrate National Trails Day with a hike up and around Ranger Peak.
Cinderella
June 6
7:30 p.m.
The Plaza Theatre
Hueco Tanks Rare Plant Tour!
Jun 10
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Did you know Hueco Tanks is home to plants that only grow here in the entire United States? Come find out why.
Wings of the World Bird Show
Every Wednesday and Saturday in June
12:30 pm. & 2:30 p.m.
El Paso Zoo
Women's Hike – Hueco Tanks
June 10
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
A women-only hike in Hueco Tanks with Park Interpreter Dr. Kendra Moore.
Outdoor Cooking – Back to Basics
June 17
Wyler Aerial Tramway
Learn how to cook on a Dutch Oven.
PAW Patrol, LIVE!
June 16
The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center
ElPaso Street Fest
June 23
6:00 p.m.
1 Civic Center Plaza
Last Sunday Hike
June 25
Wyler Aerial Tramway
Learn about the wildlife of the Franklin Mountains!
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If you’ve got kids, of course you want to make sure they grow up fit and healthy. But you also know it’s hard to juggle work, family, and physical activity. We’re here to help!
With all the great weather that we annual enjoy in and around the Cantara Apartments in El Paso, we thought we’d share a few tips to keep us healthy inside and out of our community this spring and throughout the balance of 2017.
Here’s #1: “Unplug and Plug-in to the Great Outdoors”. There’s no better way to set a healthy example than to lead the pack. Gather the whole family and get outside for fresh air and a good old fashioned hike or bike around the block, unplugged.
Tip #2 “Plan Outdoor Activities” This one could not come at a better time! The Humane Society of El Paso is seeking volunteers to walk their dogs or take their dogs on your own field trips. Take a look at this link and then plan some special time with your family to enjoy a short walk around the block or weekend with a new furry friend.
Tip #3: Take a Fitness Class Together There are more gyms and parks and recreation programs that we have room for on this blog so click on this link to check out all the options that await you and your kids for keeping fit this spring. If your little ones are too little to participate, a beautiful walk in the spring with a stroller by your side is always a good workout as well.
Tip #4: Set Up A “Skinny Gym”
Make a bad weather day good with a family fun workout inside your apartment in ElPaso. You don’t need much to have all the equipment stored in a small spot to get big results. Here’s a quick list of some of the fitness items we keep around when the outdoors keeps us in:
- Resistance bands
- Dumbbells
- A yoga mat
- A jump rope
- Wii Fit for the Nintendo Wii
Tip #5 Turn Indoor Chores into Indoor Fun!
No one every likes to do chores by the themselves so we’re recommending a few tips to turn everyday tasks into a game you can all do together. We like to ask our kids what music they want to hear when doing the dishes or sorting laundry. Before you know it, you may find all of you singing and dancing around the house while tidying up.
Tip #6 Plan Healthy Meals, Together
Springtime is a great time to familiarize your family with all the fabulous Farmer’s Markets that are popping up this time of the year in and around El Paso. Plan an outing every week and then sit down and plan your weekly meals. When you have healthy food in the fridge, it’s a lot easier to enjoy your family feasts with fresh goods from our local farms. For a complete list of El Paso Farmers Markets, click here, and happy, healthy shopping!
Tip #7 Empower Your Kids to Be the Food Police!
There’s something to be said about giving your children the opportunity to police what you eat, and what they consume as well. Have a chat about ‘smart-eating’ habits, then take a tour through your cupboards and see how well your house is stocked for the upcoming spring and summer months.
Tip #8 Bring Back the Bedtime Stories
With all the noise and technology that wraps around our family’s everyday life, we try our best to shut it all down just after the sun sets. Take time to find some quiet time and bring back the tradition of curling up and reading a good book or sharing a bedtime story every night.
Sleep tight!
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We all know there are hundreds of great reasons to live in El Paso, Texas. And that’s exactly why we like to live in and around our apartment community at Pinon Trails.
And now that school’s out and the kids are home – all summer long – we’ve dedicated this blog to help you and your family have a super summer you will never forget,
Let the list begin!
Southwest University Park
N. Santa Fe Street
Home to the Pacific Coast League’s El Paso Chihuahuas, no summer could possibly be complete without a few nights out at the local’s favorite ball park. It’s a great place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or no special day at all as you enjoy a good-old-fashioned ball game complete with a classic hot dog dinner. For something a little more special, check out their luxury suites and club seating options.
El Paso Zoo
379 S. Hammett Street
For an educational day outside, check out the El Paso Zoo that features most of the furry friends that you would expect and several species that are on the endangered lists as well. We like to take the train ride through the Africa exhibit and always make time to participate in one or more of their Educational Tours.
Bob-O's Family Fun Center
3851 Constitution Drive
Family Fun Center
Family-based recreation is provided at Bob-O's Family Fun Center through a variety of attractions. The site has a laser tag arena, miniature golf course, go karts, bumper boats, batting cages, and a large video game arcade. For new ways to save, click on this link that will take you their ‘Special’s page.
Wet n' Wild Waterworld
8804 S Desert Blvd
Contrary to its name, Wet n' Wild Waterworld, is so much more than a waterpark. This venue does feature water-based rides and attractions for all ages, but also has amenities for those who want to grill and picnic, has live entertainment, and abundant shade – which is always a great bonus during the steamy summer months.
Jungle Jaks
1700 Zaragoza
Touted as the “all you can play” experience, Jungle Jack offers interactive play that helps families get closer together. It’s the primary function of Jungle Jaks which features fun obstacle courses, bumper boats, slides, and kiddie rides. Quality foods are available for both adults and children as well.
Franklin Mountains State Park
1331 McKelligon Canyon Road
Located within the largest continuous mountain range in Texas, Franklin Mountain State Park is quickly becoming a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts. The park features some camping sites, several hiking and mountain biking trails, and rock climbing opportunities.
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Although winter is still in full swing, it’s time to make plans for that Spring Break to be sure your kids have the best one yet!
We’ve searched around the neighborhood and just outside of your apartment at Pinon Trails in El Paso to find some fun ideas to keep your kids happy and having fun throughout their entire Spring Break!
El Paso Zoo – With the grand opening of their new Foster Tree House Playground, the zoo is definitely the place to be with your kiddos this spring break. Pack a lunch, grab your camera, and enjoy the animals.
Western Playland – With 30+ rides and games for all ages, located on the intersection between New Mexico, Texas and Chihuahua, Western Playland offers unlimited family-fun and opens just in time for Spring Break!
Franklin Mountains State Park – Go on an outdoor adventure with your family!
White Sands National Monument – Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world’s great natural wonders – the glistening white sands of New Mexico.
Libraries – Many of the local libraries have special events; story time, arts and crafts for the kids during the week. Or just visit and check out some books or movies, let the kids play on the computers, and get some nice quiet time for yourself as well.
If you choose to stay right at home, here are some other ideas to keep your kids and your neighbors at Pinon Trails using their brains and brawn right inside and outdoors this spring!
- Have a scavenger hunt.
- Bake cupcakes.
- Have a water balloon fight.
- Build a fort.
- Have a campout in your backyard.
- Chalk the sidewalk.
- Have a movie night.
- Go on a nature walk in your backyard.
- Balloon volleyball.
- Night time ring-toss using glow sticks.
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