Palo Duro Canyon State Park
- Palo Duro Geology Hike
- Uncover the secrets of the canyon’s rocks and see the landscape like never before!
- Skins and Skulls
- Explore the wildlife of the canyon up close and discover the fascinating adaptations of its animals!
- Full Moon Hike
- Come watch the moon rise over the canyon wall!
- Birding Hike
- Join us for a morning of birdwatching!
- Birding Hike - Canceled!
- Join us for a morning of birdwatching! - This program is canceled due to trail closures!
- CCC- How the Park was Built
- Step back in time and discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps shaped Palo Duro Canyon into the park we know today.
- Star Walk Hike
- Join us for a guided night hike under the wide Texas sky!
- Hike with the Pioneers
- Explore the stories of the early settlers who shaped the Palo Duro Canyon region!
- Women's Hike
- Canyon views, new friends, trails to explore!
- Women's Hike
- Canyon views, new friends, trails to explore!
- Sunset Van Tour
- Enjoy a guided drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
- Sunset Van Tour
- Enjoy a guided drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
- Father/Daughter or Father/Son Hike
- Spend quality time outdoors on a guided hike designed for fathers and their children!
- Dig For Dinos!
- Uncover the prehistoric world of Palo Duro Canyon in this hands-on program!
- Sunrise at Goodnight Peak
- Start your day with a breathtaking view!
- Make a PDC Petroglyph
- Get creative while connecting with the history of Palo Duro Canyon!
- Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #1
- Join us for the first of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!
- Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #2
- Join us for the second of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!
- Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #3
- Join us for the third of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!
- Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #4
- Join us for the fourth of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!
- Turkey Hunt/Craft
- Bring the kids for a fun fall adventure!
- Paws on the Trail!
- Enjoy the trail with pups looking for their forever homes.
- Cowboys and Cottonwoods
- Experience a stroll through history and nature as you discover the stories of cowboys and cottonwoods!
- Volunteer Trail Work Day - CANCELLED
- Get your hands dirty and help keep our trails beautiful! - This event is Cancelled this month, please join us next month!
- Palo Duro Van Tour
- Learn a bit about Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
- 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.
- B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
- See what it takes for your pup to be an official Palo Duro Bark Ranger!
- First Day Hike - New Years Eve!
- Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike on the Kiowa Trail!
- First Day Hike - Sunrise Edition!
- New Year’s Day Sunrise Hike on the Triassic Trail!
- First Day Hike - Self Guided
- Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike!
- Make a PDC Petroglyph
- Get creative while connecting with the history of Palo Duro Canyon!
- 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.
- Sunrise at Goodnight Peak
- Start your day with a breathtaking view!
- Bison and The Comanche
- Step inside the story of the plains and explore the vital relationship between the Comanche and the mighty bison!
- Women's Hike
- Canyon views, new friends, trails to explore!
- Build Your Own Prairie Dog Town
- Come and Go Event at the Visitor Center
- Holiday Craft Workshop
- Come and go Christmas craft program at the Visitor Center.
- Dig For Dinos!
- Uncover the prehistoric world of Palo Duro Canyon in this hands-on program!
- Hike with the Pioneers
- Explore the stories of the early settlers who shaped the Palo Duro Canyon region!
- Skins and Skulls
- Explore the wildlife of the canyon up close and discover the fascinating adaptations of its animals!
- Men's Hike
- Spend quality time outdoors on a guided hike designed for men.
- Christmas Van Tour
- Enjoy a guided drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
- Ornament Scavenger Hunt
- Get ready for a festive adventure at our Ornament Scavenger Hunt!
- Holiday Craft Workshop
- Come and go Christmas craft program at the Visitor Center.
- Santa's List Hike
- Join us for a magical Nature Walk with Santa as he embarks on a festive scavenger hunt to check off his Naughty and Nice List!
- Christmas Cowboy Songs and Stories
- Christmas Music, Santa Photos, and Holiday Treats!
- Twixmas Hard Hike
- Shake off the midwinter slump with a 5-mile, moderate hike along Upper Comanche, Soapberry Spur, and Kiowa Trails.
- Bison and The Comanche
- Step inside the story of the plains and explore the vital relationship between the Comanche and the mighty bison!
- Palo Duro Geology Hike
- Uncover the secrets of the canyon’s rocks and see the landscape like never before!
- Palo Duro Time Machine
- Experience the life of Texas State Parks in this Short Hike through the Palo Duro Time Machine.
- Campers Christmas Decoration Competition
- Prizes awarded to top 3 campsites!