About 30 minutes from the KOA campground we were staying at in Amarillo in a town called Canyon is an awesome State Park called Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Maybe you have heard of it. It’s only the second-largest canyon in the USA. The Largest being the Grand Canyon.
There are numerous ways to explore the canyon. Car, bike, hike horseback ride, or the way we did, motorcycle. There are also camping spots and cabins you can rent. The day we were there was the start of Memorial Day Weekend and there were signs up stating the camping spots and cabins were full. After speaking with the Ranger, we were told you need to make reservations well in advance.
My puzzles are available in multiple sizes and piece counts, offering hours of fun for all ages. Printed on sturdy cardboard and mounted on chipboard, these puzzles feature vibrant, full-color images of stunning landscapes and wildlife. Each puzzle comes in a convenient cardboard carry-case with the image printed on the lid.
There was a little gift shop/food counter about halfway through with gift stuff, fast food-type stuff, and clean bathrooms. We stopped in to beat the heat and have a burger and fries. It looked like they opened for breakfast too.
Between the months of June Through August, there is a musical performance that plays each Tuesday night through Sunday night called “Texas”. The performance is at the Pioneer Amphitheatre located within the canyon. The play is all about the life and struggles of the early settlers of the Texas Panhandle in the 1800s.
There was also a large covered Pavilion that you could rent for group parties, family reunions, or any occasion.
There were numerous hiking trails. One word of caution. If you are older….like me, be very careful on these (or any) hiking trails. Our biggest fail was that there were Geocaches there and we forgot to look!!!…lol. *A little note on that, we went back a second time and found a cache. Woohoo!!!* We did actually do one short hike. It was short but did I mention it was almost straight up!!! No worries, I only posted 1 selfie…lol.
So if you are in the area and would like to see some spectacular sights, I highly recommend Palo Duro Canyon, State Park. It has a little bit of everything you would expect for a very reasonable price. You can spend hours, weeks, or even come back multiple days and you will always have something to do.
Have you ever been to Palo Duro State Park? Did you enjoy it? Leave your comments down below.
As always, I recommend checking the park’s official website for the latest information on events and pricing. I have provided a link below that will take you straight to their website.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park Website
Check Out Our Video of Riding Through The Park
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