Palo Duro Canyon State Park
- Program Pics
- Sunset Van Tour
- Enjoy a guided drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
- Sweetheart Hike
- Sweetheart Hike at Palo Duro Canyon!
- CANCELED- Full Moon Hike
- Due to winter weather worsening here in the park, hike has been cancelled for everyone's safety. See you next month!
- Scavenger Hunt
- Come and find cool things in the canyon, keep track on your own score sheet. All ages are welcome!
- Palo Duro Trail Run
- We will be hosting the 3 Chaparrals 3 and 6 hour Endurance Trail Run here in the park.
- 24 Hours in the Canyon
- Palo Duro Canyon is hosting the 24 hour bike race once again this year!
- CANCELED--Constellation Hike
- This event is cancelled due to the expected weather system coming in this evening. Join our rangers for a family-friendly stroll as we explore the night skies during our Constellation Hike!
- Cowboy Stories
- Join us for a guided hike (1.2 miles total) through the rugged beauty of Palo Duro Canyon, where the spirit of the Old West still lingers in the landscape.
- Make a Bird Feeder
- Ready to get creative and make a positive impact on nature?
- CANCELED Slice of Palo Duro Pie
- Due to the Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service, we will be cancelling this event. Learn about the geology that makes up each slice of Palo Duro Canyon in this short hike.
- CANCELED Paint in the Canyon!
- Due to the electricity outage in the park on 3/14 we will be canceling this event. Calling all young artists!
- CANCELED Full Moon Hike
- Unfortunately, due to the high winds and protentional electricity outage we are canceling tonight's event. Stay safe out there! Join us for a Full Moon Hike!
- Footsteps of the CCC
- Walk in the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and learn about how they used their ingenuity to build Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
- Jr. Ranger Academy
- We’re excited to invite young explorers to the Junior Ranger Academy at Palo Duro Canyon!
- Cowboy Tunes, Tales, and Poems
- Join us for an evening of cowboy fun!
- Scavenger Hunt
- Come and find cool things in the canyon, keep track on your own score sheet. All ages are welcome!
- Palo Duro Van Tour
- Learn a bit about Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
- B.A.R.K. Ranger
- See what it takes for your pup to be an official TPWD Bark Ranger!
- Make a Bull Roarer
- Get ready for a unique opportunity to craft your very own Bull Roarer!
- Palo Duro Van Tour
- Learn a bit about Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
- Slice of Palo Duro Pie
- Learn about the geology that makes up each slice of Palo Duro Canyon in this short hike.
- Women's Hike
- Join us for a 3 mile hike.
- Palo Duro Van Tour
- Learn a bit about Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
- Full Moon Hike
- Experience the beauty of the canyon like never before under the glow of this month's full moon!
- Paint in the Canyon
- Calling all young artists!
- Bugs of Texas
- Stop by and learn all about our Texas bugs!
- Cowboy Songs and Poems
- Join us for an evening of cowboy fun!
- Nature Journaling for Beginners
- Come hike and learn the art of nature journaling!
- Women’s Hike - Good Friday Edition!
- Join us for another Women’s Hike through the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon.
- Cowboy Tunes and Poems
- Join us for an evening of cowboy fun!
- Full Moon Hike
- Experience the beauty of the canyon like never before under the glow of this month's full moon!
- Jr. Ranger Academy
- We’re excited to invite young explorers to the Junior Ranger Academy at Palo Duro Canyon!
- B.A.R.K. Ranger
- See what it takes for your pup to be an official TPWD Bark Ranger!
- Storybook Hike
- Saddle up for a fun, family-friendly hike!
- Make a Bird Feeder
- Ready to get creative and make a positive impact on nature?
- Women's Hike
- Join us for another Women’s Hike through the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon.
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- Star Party!
- Join us for a magical evening under the canyon skies!
- Donuts and Junior Ranger Fun!
- Celebrate National Donut Day with us!
- National Trails Day Hike- CANCELED
- Due to heavy rainfall and the trails being closed, we are having to cancel this event.
- Full Moon Hike
- Experience the beauty of the canyon like never before under the glow of this month's full moon!
- Make a Bird Feeder
- Ready to get creative and make a positive impact on nature?
- Women's Hike
- Join us for a Women’s Hike through the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon.
- Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt
- Celebrate National Nature Photography Day!
- Night Sky Journaling
- Navigate across the stars with ease!
- Birding Hike
- Join us for a morning of birdwatching along the scenic Kiowa Trail!
- Storybook Hike
- Saddle up for a fun, family-friendly hike!
- Women's Hike - CANCELLED
- Join us for a Women’s Hike through beautiful Palo Duro Canyon.
- Paint in the Canyon
- Calling all artists!
- Firecracker Craft and Palo Duro’s Birthday!
- We’re celebrating two birthdays—the United States and Palo Duro Canyon State Park, opened in 1934!
- Women's Hike
- Join us for a Women’s Hike through beautiful Palo Duro Canyon.
- Full Moon Hike
- Come watch the moon rise over the canyon wall!
- Birding Hike
- Join us for a morning of birdwatching along the scenic Kiowa Trail!
- Women's Hike
- Join us for a Women’s Hike through the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon.
- Scorpion Hunt
- Join us for a scorpion hunt! Bring an ultra-violet flashlight and join us in searching for scorpions along the trail on this evening hike!
- Crafty Creatures: Bats!
- Stop by the Visitor Center, learn about the bats that call Palo Duro home!
- Explore Bowhunting!
- Join us for Archery in the Canyon!
- Campfire Basics and S'more Fun!
- Celebrate National Campfire Day!
- Women's Hike
- Join us for a Women’s Hike through the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon.
- Birding Hike
- Join us for a morning of birdwatching along the scenic Kiowa Trail!
- Birding Hike
- Join us for a morning of birdwatching along the scenic Kiowa Trail!
- Bugs of Texas
- Stop by and learn all about our Texas bugs!
- Full Moon Hike
- Come watch the moon rise over the canyon wall!
- Snakes!!
- Come to the Canyon and make your own pet spider to take home!
- Scorpion Hike
- Join us for a scorpion hunt! Bring an ultra-violet flashlight and join us in searching for scorpions along the trail in this evening hike!
- Women's Hike
- Join us for a Women’s Hike through the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon.
- CANCELED! Cowboy Tunes and Poems
- Due to potential thunderstorms, we are rescheduling this event, stay tuned for future date.
- Star Party! - CANCELED
- This event is cancelled due to storms that are likely to be in the area. Join us for a magical evening under the canyon skies!
- Birding Hike
- Join us for a morning of birdwatching!
- Birding Hike
- Join us for a morning of birdwatching!
- Women's Hike
- Join us for a Women’s Hike through the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon.
- Women's Hike
- Join us for a Women’s Hike through the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon.
- Scorpion Hike
- Join us for a scorpion hunt! Bring an ultra-violet flashlight and join us in searching for scorpions along the trail in this evening hike!
- Full Moon Hike
- Come watch the moon rise over the canyon wall!
- Pastels in the Canyon
- Calling all artists!
- Canyon Birdwatch Walk
- Mornings are always better when looking for birds!
- Canyon Birdwatch Walk- CANCELED
- We have to CANCEL this time, hope to see you at the next one!! Mornings are always better when looking for birds!
- Canyon Moonrise Hike
- Come watch the moon rise over the canyon wall!
- Women's Hike
- Canyon views, new friends, trails to explore!
- Women's Hike
- Canyon views, new friends, trails to explore!
- Star Party!
- Join us for a magical evening under the canyon skies!
- Paws on the Trail
- Enjoy the trail with pups looking for their forever homes.
- Volunteer Trail Work Day
- Get your hands dirty and help keep our trails beautiful!
- Halloween Hard Hike
- A spooky adventure for experienced hikers!
- Palo Duro Geology Hike
- Uncover the secrets of the canyon’s rocks and see the landscape like never before!
- Bison and The Comanche
- Step inside the story of the plains and explore the vital relationship between the Comanche and the mighty bison!
- Cowboys and Cottonwoods
- Experience a stroll through history and nature as you discover the stories of cowboys and cottonwoods!
- Skins and Skulls
- Explore the wildlife of the canyon up close and discover the fascinating adaptations of its animals!
- Footsteps of the CCC
- Walk in the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and learn about how they used their ingenuity to build Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
- Crafty Creatures: Bats!
- Stop by the Visitor Center, learn about the bats that call Palo Duro home!
- Comanche's, Masters of the Great Plains
- Step into history and discover the remarkable life and legacy of the Comanche people on the plains
- Make a Teepee
- Get hands-on and discover the ingenuity of Plains tribes through this interactive experience!
- Bison and The Comanche
- Step inside the story of the plains and explore the vital relationship between the Comanche and the mighty bison!
- Skins and Skulls
- Explore the wildlife of the canyon up close and discover the fascinating adaptations of its animals!
- Comanche's, Masters of the Great Plains
- Step into history and discover the remarkable life and legacy of the Comanche people on the plains
- Palo Duro Photo Hike
- Snap, explore, and see the canyon through a whole new lens!
- Pirates of the Canyon and High Plains Food Bank
- Hot Air Balloons in the Canyon!
- Bison and The Comanche
- Step inside the story of the plains and explore the vital relationship between the Comanche and the mighty bison!
- Sunset Van Tour
- Enjoy a guided drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
