The natural flyway that is the El Paso area brings a large variety of bird species to the area. The Franklin Mountains Wilderness Coalition has offered over twenty years of support to Franklin Mountains State Park. The farsighted vision of the Coalition lead to the park's creation ultimately protecting the area from further urban development. The Coalition's continuing counsel with regard to park management fosters the strong bond between the park and our local community. Among current Coalition efforts is the drive to have the Department of the Army donate an area known as Castner Range for inclusion into the park.
Current conditions can vary from day to day.