Category: Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Get the inside scoop on Palo Duro Canyon State Park trails reopening following recent closures. Explore the park during the winter months for a serene experience with cooler temperatures and fewer visitors.

Update: (Sept. 8, 10:20 a.m.) Officials with the Randall County Fire Department released updated information on the rescue Wednesday rescue efforts on the Lighthouse Trail at Palo Duro Canyon State…

Texas Parks and Wildlife is hosting Holiday in the Parks with events across the state, including in 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

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!

Have you ever heard of the red river? This massive river touches 5 states! But what’s in the red river? Is it safe to swim?

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.