Palo Duro Canyon is only about 30 minutes out of Amarillo TX. . .
called the Grand Canyon of Texas it was really beautiful. . .
this was our first view of the canyon itself. . .you are driving along on a State Highway, surrounded by farmland, and ranches, really nothing exciting, and then voila,
the canyon appears. . .amazingly gorgeous. . .
The "Spanish Skirts" in the background, were one of my favorite formations in the Canyon. . .
Dave loved everything in the Canyon, and was much more adventurous than me. . .he would go hiking off down trails to get pics. . . he is quite the explorer. . .
I was quite content to sit in "The Beast" with the a/c. . .and enjoy the views.
The thermometer at the bottom of the Canyon registered 120*. . .I could not believe that was true until we got back in the truck. . .and the temperature read 116*. . .there might be something to that no humidity stuff, because while it did seem hot, it was not unbearable. . .
Dave remembered climbing these rocks as a boy. . .
Dave's Aunt Barbara lived in Amarillo, and brought them out to the Canyon for a picnic. . .
after eating at the picnic area across the road, he said he remembered he and his brothers climbing the rocks all the way to the top. . .I asked if they were concerned about rattlesnakes. . .his reply was. . .we were kids. . .we didn't care about no stinkin' snakes. . .sounds just like a boy, doesn't it?
I had to get out of the truck to take the pics of Dave climbing the rocks. . .and he had to get a shot of me taking his picture. . .
so it was mutual admiration going on. . .
Dave loved this rock pile. . .he thought it looked like a lizard. . .
This cabin was built for the workers in the Civilian Conservation Corp. . .this is what happens to wood when there is no humidity. . .and temps beyond 100*. . .
trying to see the Lighthouse Formation. . .three miles away. . .
the most well known formation in the park. . .
and I would say the absolute centerpiece. . .awesome. . .
Dave used the zoom for this shot. . .
and I cropped this shot. . .these two formations are called. . .
The Castle Peak and The Lighthouse. . .
aptly named. . .wouldn't you say?
a shot of the Lighthouse from the back side. . .looking up from the Canyon floor.
There was a hiking trail out to this formation. . .
the signs posted recommended carrying a gallon of water per person. . .
when your water is half gone you are to start back. . .
We enjoyed every minute at Palo Duro Canyon State Park,
and will return in the future to see the drama,
Nice pics! Hope you are well. We are on the downhill slide.
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