Category: Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Although the US government manages 424 national parks, each state also contains beautiful parks of its own for recreation and sightseeing. America’s State Parks, an organization dedicated to promoting visits to parklands, counts 2,474 state parks scattered across the country. That number includes only officially designated parks – not state forests, historic sites, wildlife refuges, Read More

Find out the best stops along Route 66 on a Chicago to Los Angeles (or Los Angeles to Chicago) driving trip across the USA.

As we celebrate one hundred years of state parks, they are more popular than ever. But our booming population is overwhelming the Texas’s scarce public lands.

Explore the hidden beauty of Texas as we unveil the most stunning waterfalls in the state. From Hamilton Pool Preserve to Gorman Falls, Lost Maples State Natural Area, Palo Duro Canyon, and Pedernales Falls, be captivated by the natural wonders that Texas has to offer. The cascades await!

The dynamism, scope and sheer vastness of Texas offer unparalleled outdoor adventures throughout the state. Whether in the desert, the hill country, on the coast, or even in the cities, there are ample opportunities for exciting open-air experiences.

VIDEO: Tx Sen. Kevin Sparks taking scholarship applications

The event will celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks on Saturday, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

{p}A heavy downpour of rain at Palo Duro Canyon State Park created flash flooding, a rock slide and other hazards for anyone visiting the park on Tuesday night. (Drew Powell/KVII){/p}