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Category: Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Pilots bring ‘Pirates of the Canyon’ rally back to Palo Duro after 13 years

October 25, 2025Michael Cuviello

The return marked the first hot air balloon flights in Palo Duro Canyon in more than 13 years. For this reporter, it was also a first.

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Hot air balloons lift off in Palo Duro Canyon early Friday

October 24, 2025Nell Williams

The Friday morning sky was even more spectacular over the state park when hot air balloons began to rise with the sun.

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The Grand Canyon Of Texas Now Has A Buffer

October 23, 2025Dubba G

Good news for Texas hikers, nature lovers and Texans in general – the upper rim of Palo Verde Canyon is now protected by the Texas Agricultural Land Trust.

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Visit Amarillo: Events and activities to do in Amarillo from Oct. 21 to 27

October 23, 2025Victoria Reyes

Visit Amarillo has released a schedule of activities happening around the city from Oct. 21 to 27.

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Rim Ranch along Palo Duro Canyon being saved for future generations

October 22, 2025Nell Williams

The Texas Agricultural Land Trust has helped the Owens family keep 1,725 acres of land in their family, with another 1,323 acres in the works.

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8 Texas state parks you’ve probably never visited

October 19, 2025Priscilla Aguirre

You can for sure avoid crowds at these least-visited parks.

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Hot air balloons to lift off at John Stiff Park, Palo Duro Canyon

October 16, 2025Nell Williams

“It’s a two-part event with the balloon launch in the morning, so you can pretty much see them all around the city,” a parks assistant director said.

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Rim Ranch Conservation Easements Forever Protect Palo Duro Canyon Views and Vital Grassland Habitat

October 16, 2025Naomi LaRose

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Thanks to the vision of a Texas family and a strong partnership among federal, state, and conservation organizations, more than 3,000…

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5 Texas Tourist Spots I Tried to Hate (But Ended Up Loving)

October 14, 2025Katie Lawrence

From breathtaking canyons to famous barbecue spots and artsy small towns, these five must-see attractions in Texas have cult followings for a reason.

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Evacuations underway due to grass fire near Palo Duro Club

October 13, 2025Shelby Vogel

Multiple agencies are responding to a grass fire near the Palo Duro Club.

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