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Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Palo Duro is the second largest canyon in the US; second only to the Grand Canyon. It is located south of Amarillo, TX. "Palo Duro" means "hard wood" in Spanish.

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  • Palo Duro Canyon State Park
  • Worth singing about!
  • The stars at night.
  • Oh, give me a home...
  • Time and motion
  • Hikers, riders on horseback, and mountain bikers alike have miles of wonderful trails.
  • The park has many remnants and structures built by the CCC during the 1930s
  • Resting at the top of the Goodnight Loop trail
  • The stunning scenery is certainly worth a multi-day trip to the park
  • Sunset near the rim of the canyon
  • Hiking on the CCC trail
  • The sun sets on the rim of the canyon
  • Panorama of the vista visible to motorists as they descend into the park from the rim
  • A rainbow of colors is seen with each sunset
  • Typical desert flora scene on one of the many hikes
  • Views above the park- a large pavilion and campsites are seen in the background
  • Iron is one of many elements that give the canyon it's stunning hues
  • Hiking the GSL trail to the Lighthouse
  • A hoodoo on the GSL trail
  • Keeper of the Lighthouse
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