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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Christmas cactus is a hybrid epiphytic plant, prized for its flat, segmented green stems that ...

The park entrance is located off Ranch Road 2775, which connects to US Highway 62/180 east of El Paso. It’s about a 40-minute drive from downtown El Paso, making it perfect for a day trip if you’re ...

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