Palo Duro Canyon, Canyon system in Armstrong County, United States.
Description
Palo Duro Canyon is a gorge in the Texas Panhandle that extends for 40 miles and cuts down as deep as 1,000 feet (300 meters) in some spots. The formation displays alternating layers of red and ochre rock that can be traced during walks through gentle hills and narrow valleys.
History
A military campaign in 1874 led by Colonel Ranald Mackenzie resulted in the removal of tribes from this area and opened the way for ranching. Charles Goodnight established the JA Ranch on the slopes a few years later and used the grasslands for large herds.
Culture
The performance at Pioneer Amphitheatre carries the title TEXAS and links music with regional stories about life on the Plains. The show ends with fireworks that illuminate the rock faces in different colors.
Practical
More than 30 miles of trails pass through flat and steep sections and suit walkers and cyclists. Overnight stays are possible at basic tent sites or equipped lodgings.
Did you know?
The Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River flows through the valley and continuously exposes rock layers from the Permian and Triassic periods. These visible sediments reach back more than 240 million years and document geological changes across the region.
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