Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Texas
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas near Amarillo?? Suppose to be the second largest canyon in the US. Sounds like a great destination spot. Wife and I already requested 2 weeks vacation time for March...
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kellertx5er wrote:
Stayed in PD Canyon on the way to Grand Canyon some years ago. It is well worth the visit but I don't think I could do two weeks there.
Highlights include VERY tame deer, turkeys wandering through the CG, unusual rock formations. Panhandle weather in March can be highly variable- it's anyone's guess.
Be aware that cell coverage on the canyon floor is mostly non-existent, at least it was three years ago. Best get an update. We were amazed to be able to receive local TV signals through the antenna.
Lastly and MOST important. Check the Texas school calendars and AVOID the spring break week. Site availability will increase 3x.
There is plenty to do if you like hiking, horseback riding, watching sunrise/sunset in the canyon, the big museum in Canyon, and the attractions in Amarillo.
Spring Break is fine because the park is so spread out, but you'll need get reservations a good six months ahead of time. We're veterans of four Spring Break trips and have never felt like the park was packed...unlike Garner SP, for example.
