Palo Duro CanyonStarting about a million years ago a branch of the Red River
carved a massive canyon through the northern Texas plains. The
walls of the Palo Duro Canyon, meaning "hard wood" canyon and named
after the hardy juniper trees that grow in the canyon's sides,
plunge down to 1,000ft (305m) at points, exposing the multi-layered
coloured rock strata. The colours are particularly brightly picked
out on the spires and pinnacles that the forces of nature have
carved out on the canyon floor. Most of the Palo Duro Canyon was
privately owned for many years and was deeded to the state by its
private owners in 1933. Groups of workers immediately went to work
to create a system of roads, visitor centre and cabins throughout
the area, and in 1934 the park opened its doors. The Palo Duro
Canyon State Park is a few miles east of Amarillo, reached via
Texas 217 highway. The park offers picnic and camping facilities, a
visitor's centre with a shop, an amphitheatre where shows are
staged, and horseback r
Address: The park is located about 12 miles (19km) east of Canyo
Website:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/palo_duro/
Email: pdc@palodurocanyon.com
Telephone: (806) 488 2227
Opening Time: October to March: Sunday-Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday
to Saturday 8am to 8pm; April to May: Sunday to Thursday 8am to
8pm, Friday to Saturday 8am to 10pm; June to August: Daily 8am to
10pm; September: Sunday to Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday to Saturday
8am t
Admission: $5 (adults); children under 13 are free; group adult
rates ($2) are available, with prior arrangement |
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