Wife and I are were supposed to go to Palo Duro Canyon this spring but those plans got changed. Now I'm wondering if it's okay to visit there in July or August. TIA!
We are supposedly having a wetter-than-normal week the next 7 days or so. Might be really cool for a few days.aggiemom89 said:
Heading there next week and was wondering how hot it will be in May.
staying in the rim cabins in early september, will be first time to pd canyon,, not sure what to ask, any tips for a newbie?CanyonAg77 said:We are supposedly having a wetter-than-normal week the next 7 days or so. Might be really cool for a few days.aggiemom89 said:
Heading there next week and was wondering how hot it will be in May.
I am the TexAgs resident PD Canyon guy, so ask questions if you have them.
Should be a great time of year. Our "normal" wet periods are last days of May and the first week of September, but we've not hit "normal" in several years.07ag said:staying in the rim cabins in early september, will be first time to pd canyon,, not sure what to ask, any tips for a newbie?CanyonAg77 said:We are supposedly having a wetter-than-normal week the next 7 days or so. Might be really cool for a few days.aggiemom89 said:
Heading there next week and was wondering how hot it will be in May.
I am the TexAgs resident PD Canyon guy, so ask questions if you have them.
thanks for all the advice and the other links!CanyonAg77 said:Should be a great time of year. Our "normal" wet periods are last days of May and the first week of September, but we've not hit "normal" in several years.07ag said:staying in the rim cabins in early september, will be first time to pd canyon,, not sure what to ask, any tips for a newbie?CanyonAg77 said:We are supposedly having a wetter-than-normal week the next 7 days or so. Might be really cool for a few days.aggiemom89 said:
Heading there next week and was wondering how hot it will be in May.
I am the TexAgs resident PD Canyon guy, so ask questions if you have them.
By "rim cabins", do you mean the ones in the park built by the CCC, or the private ones, Dove's Rest? The former have a definite cool factor, but are a lot more primitive. The latter also have great views, but are outside the State Park, so you will have to enter the park through the gate each day.
The Park Store does have a few supplies, but stock up supplies in town (12 miles away)
Plan one afternoon or bad weather day trip into Canyon to see the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Swing by Caprock Canyons if you have the time
Assuming good weather, star gazing will be beyond what most people are used to
Check the Park web site for any programs offered
There are some small erosional caves that aren't on the park map. First parking area past the stables.
Yeah, there used to be the Bonanza Steakhouse at I-40 and Western, but that's long gone ... (hahahahaha, when I was growing up in Canyon 40-50 years ago, we'd go out for steak about 4 times a year and that's where we always went. Except for the ONE time we went to the Big Texan Steak Ranch, just to say we had been there) ...CanyonAg77 said:
though we lack a GREAT steak place.
07ag said:
do you have any advice/tips on things to see/do/eat along 287 into amarillo/canyon area? or inbetween there and denver?
aggiemom89 said:
Heading there next week and was wondering how hot it will be in May.
CanyonAg77 said:aggiemom89 said:
Heading there next week and was wondering how hot it will be in May.
Currently 66 with a heavy thunderstorm over the city of Canyon right now, about 15 miles upstream of the park. Should but some water in the creek.
Good reminder that Panhandle weather can change in an instant, and you should be watching the forecast and prepared for anything. Even a flash flood.
Current forecasts call for rain at least the next 5 days
any last minute updates on the park and/or restaurants in the area? will be at the rim cabins for 2 nights early next weekCanyonAg77 said:
Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife is at Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife.
PARK UPDATE:
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly:
GOOD- The Hill is open for guests to drive down and the Burn Ban is OFF!
BAD and UGLY-- The intense rains have caused severe flood damage, washing away 2/3 of our trail bridges, causing dangerous rock slides, eroding trails beyond use and flooding others. Because of the damage, our trail system is not safe and closed at least through the weekend. We must dry out and then assess and repair the damage. Thank you for your understanding and support. We will update as often as possible on the progress.
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