Hiking is the most popular pastime in Palo Duro Canyon State Park. There are more than 30 miles of trails—check out an interactive map on the park’s website or ask a ranger for recommendations.

The three-hour tour in an open-backed modified Jeep/Humvee is a bumpy ride, but it's worth it. Expect vast canyon views and chances to see wildlife, such as mule deer, prairie dog, Texas horned lizard ...

Palo Duro Canyon placed in the 10 best state parks in the United States in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. See where it ranked.

Palo Duro was named among the top 10 camping sites in the U.S. by The Dyrt, the No. 1 camping app in the iOS and Android App stores, according to a 2021 article in the Globe-News.

A hiker fell 100 feet while at Devil’s Slide in Northern California, then had to climb farther down to call 911, fire officials said. The incident happened at about 6 p.m. April 5 in San Mateo ...

A hiker fell 100 feet at Devil’s Slide in Northern California. ... 7-year-old and mom fall 30 feet from canyon at Illinois state park, officials say . April 2, 2025 9:08 AM ...

A hiker fell 100 feet while at Devil’s Slide in Northern California, then had to climb farther down to call 911, fire officials said. The incident happened at about 6 p.m. April 5 in San Mateo ...

"Palo Duro Canyon is one of the most stunning natural wonders in the U.S., and as a state park, it offers reliable access for travelers looking to explore its rugged beauty," Sharyn Means, ...

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