Category: Palo Duro Canyon
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🧡Thankful Thursdays: Still Standing
Some days feel like too much. You know the ones—when life pulls at you from all directions, stretching your strength and testing your spirit. Days when the emotional weight is heavier than anything I’ve lifted in the gym. When the work I love feels endless, when the stories I carry for families press a little…
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🥾 Trail Tuesday: Toad Suck Bog & the Blooming Canyons
🗓 Date: May 25, 2025📍 Location: Palo Duro Canyon State Park🚶♀️ Trails Explored: Sunflower & Cottonwood⏱ Time on Trail: ~2.5 hours📏 Distance: Approx. 5.2 miles This week’s Trail Tuesday takes us deep into the heart of Palo Duro Canyon, where the wildflowers are thriving, the lizards are fast, and yes—you’ll find yourself stepping through a…
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Feature Friday: The Pack That Carries More Than Gear
Today’s feature? My Osprey HikeLite 18 — a compact, trail-tested daypack that’s been with me every step of the way on my Palo Duro Canyon training hikes. It may not look flashy, but this pack is one of the most important pieces of gear I own. It’s lightweight, breathable, and perfectly fits my 2.5L hydropack,…
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Snapshot Sunday: Finding Light in the Canyon
Some people wake up on Mother’s Day with breakfast in bed or brunch reservations.Me? I woke up and laced up my boots. I hiked into Palo Duro Canyon yesterday — Texas’ own quiet giant — where flowers bloom between rocks and the wind carries more grace than most conversations ever could. These moments in nature…
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Grateful for This Canyon: Why Palo Duro Is My Favorite Place to Say ‘I Do’
When couples imagine an unforgettable place to say “I do,” few locations offer the kind of magic found in Palo Duro Canyon—the second-largest canyon in the U.S., nestled right here in the heart of West Texas. Whether you’re dreaming of a quiet sunrise ceremony or a golden-hour vow exchange surrounded by red rock cliffs and open…
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Unlocking Nature’s Bounty: The Perks of a Texas Park Pass
Living a stone’s throw from the breathtaking Palo Duro Canyon, I’m reminded daily of the natural treasures that Texas holds. But what amplifies this blessing is my trusty Texas Parks Pass, a key to exploring the vast and vibrant outdoors that the Lone Star State offers. The pass is more than just a ticket to…
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