Palo Duro Canyon is the second-largest canyon in the U.S. and second only to Arizona’s Grand Canyon. Located in the Texas ...

Palo Duro Canyon is called the “Grand Canyon of Texas” and offers dramatic red rock scenery without the crowds of Arizona’s Grand Canyon. Visitors can hike trails like the Lighthouse Trail and Rock ...

Ever feel overwhelmed by the immensity of the night sky and stars? Space is scary like that; it’s mostly void. Up in the Panhandle at Palo Duro Canyon, the earth meets that void. But it’s not scary.

More than 130 participants are expected to take part in the seventh annual “Ruck Up” Memorial Day hike through Palo Duro Canyon on Sunday, May 25. The military-style event honors fallen service ...

Nestled in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, Palo Duro Canyon State Park is often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of Texas." With its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and diverse range of ...

Visitors can enjoy over 30 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and might spot wildlife like roadrunners and Texas horned lizards. Palo Duro Canyon State Park also offers camping ...

We arrived at Palo Duro Canyon State Park—the heart of the canyon—with a crush of day-trippers on Memorial Day afternoon, gawking alongside them at the main overlook. You can’t escape a geology lesson ...

Who needs the Grand Canyon National Park when Texas has similar views? Palo Duro Canyon State Park was named one of the most underrated parks in the country, according to a report from National ...

This story has been updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. More than 130 participants are expected to take part in the seventh annual “Ruck Up” Memorial Day hike through Palo Duro ...