Palo Duro Canyon State Park

National park Canyon, Texas, United States
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What to expect

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a scenic landscape feature in the Texas Panhandle, known as the 'Grand Canyon of Texas'. The park offers fantastic scenic views, historical sites, picnic tables, public restrooms and showers, miles of hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, and a variety of camping and parking areas. The canyon was formed by the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River and features multicolored layers of rock and steep mesa walls. Visitors can explore the canyon by foot, mountain bike, horse, or car, and enjoy activities such as geocaching, nature study, and bird watching. The park also features the TEXAS Outdoor Musical, a family-friendly show with singing, dancing, and fireworks. Additionally, the park has an all-terrain wheelchair available for use and offers guided tours and ranger programs

Plan your family visit to the Palo Duro Canyon State Park with these blog insights 👇

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Best things to do in Amarillo with Kids | Family Travel in Texas

Best things to do in Amarillo with Kids | Family Travel in Texas
This family's experience:

Activities: We drove all the way down and through the canyon. We also attended the Texas Outdoor Musical Performance

Highlights: The kids were entranced the entire performance ✨

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10 Hikes in Palo Duro Canyon with Kids

10 Hikes in Palo Duro Canyon with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Palo Duro Canyon and did several hikes there

Highlights: We were super impressed with the hiking in Palo Duro Canyon ✨