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The upper section of the canyon was purchased by the State of Texas in 1934 and turned into the 20,000-acre (8,100 ha) Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Amarillo is the largest city near Palo Duro Canyon State Park, but the smaller city of Canyon is nearer. In 1976, Palo Duro Canyon State Park was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the ...
The locations of National Register properties and districts (at least for all showing latitude and longitude coordinates below) may be seen in a map by clicking on "Map of all coordinates". [1] There are 4 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county, including 1 National Historic Landmark
The canyon is a prominent mountain biking destination and hosts the annual 50-mile Palo Duro Canyon Trail Run. [59] Palo Duro has a distinct hoodoo that resembles a lighthouse. Another natural landmark near the city, the Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is located 30 miles (48 km) north of
Sea Rim State Park: Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site: Val Verde 2,172.5 acres (879.2 ha) 1980 Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site: Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center: Harris 1,200 acres (1133 ha) 1984 John Jacob Observation Tower: South Llano River State Park: Kimble 2,600 acres (1052 ha) 1990
Palo Duro Canyon: Palo Duro: aka Goodnight Ranch 3: Palo Duro Pen: July 12, 1984 : Address restricted [4] Claude: Smithsonian trinomial 41AM5 4: Palo Duro Shelter: Palo Duro Shelter: July 12, 1984 : Address restricted [4] Claude
Caddo Lake State Park IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) Saw Mill Pond Location of Caddo Lake State Park in Texas Location Harrison County, East Texas, Texas, United States Nearest city Karnack, Texas Coordinates 32°41′27″N 094°10′45″W / 32.69083°N 94.17917°W / 32.69083; -94.17917 Area 484 acres (196 ha) Elevation 237 ft (72 m) Established June 1933 ...
The canyon is now about 800 feet (240 meters) deep and about 20 miles (30 kilometers) across, making it the second largest canyon in the United States behind Arizona’s Grand Canyon. Comprised of sedimentary rock layers, the oldest exposed rocks in Palo Duro were deposited more than 250 million years ago, during the Permian Period.
State Highway 217 (SH 217) is a Texas state highway running from Canyon east to the Palo Duro Canyon State Park where it becomes Texas Park Road 5. The route was designated on May 29, 1935. The route was designated on May 29, 1935.