Palo Duro Canyon State Park

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October 2025

Oct 25
10:00a
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Skins and Skulls

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Explore the wildlife of the canyon up close and discover the fascinating adaptations of its animals!
Oct 26
6:00a
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Pirates of the Canyon and High Plains Food Bank

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Hot Air Balloons in the Canyon!
Oct 26
10:00a
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Comanche's, Masters of the Great Plains

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Step into history and discover the remarkable life and legacy of the Comanche people on the plains
Oct 26
2:00p
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Palo Duro Photo Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Snap, explore, and see the canyon through a whole new lens!
Oct 31
8:00a
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Halloween Hard Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
A spooky adventure for experienced hikers!

November 2025

Nov 1
2:00p
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Bison and The Comanche

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Step inside the story of the plains and explore the vital relationship between the Comanche and the mighty bison!
Nov 1
2:00p
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Bison and The Comanche

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Step inside the story of the plains and explore the vital relationship between the Comanche and the mighty bison!
Nov 2
10:00a
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Palo Duro Geology Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Uncover the secrets of the canyon’s rocks and see the landscape like never before!
Nov 2
2:00p
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Skins and Skulls

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Explore the wildlife of the canyon up close and discover the fascinating adaptations of its animals!
Nov 5
6:00p
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Full Moon Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Come watch the moon rise over the canyon wall!
Nov 5
6:00p
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Full Moon Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Come watch the moon rise over the canyon wall!
Nov 8
8:00a
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Birding Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a morning of birdwatching!
Nov 8
10:00a
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CCC- How the Park was Built

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Step back in time and discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps shaped Palo Duro Canyon into the park we know today.
Nov 8
7:30p
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Star Walk Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a guided night hike under the wide Texas sky!
Nov 9
10:00a
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Hike with the Pioneers

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Explore the stories of the early settlers who shaped the Palo Duro Canyon region!
Nov 14
8:00a
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Women's Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon views, new friends, trails to explore!
Nov 15
8:00a
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Father/Daughter or Father/Son Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Spend quality time outdoors on a guided hike designed for fathers and their children!
Nov 15
2:00p
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Dig For Dinos!

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Uncover the prehistoric world of Palo Duro Canyon in this hands-on program!
Nov 16
7:15a
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Sunrise at Goodnight Peak

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Start your day with a breathtaking view!
Nov 16
2:00p
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Make a PDC Petroglyph

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get creative while connecting with the history of Palo Duro Canyon!
Nov 21
8:00a
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Birding Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a morning of birdwatching!
Nov 22
9:00a
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Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #1

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for the first of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!
Nov 22
2:00p
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Turkey Hunt/Craft

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Bring the kids for a fun fall adventure!
Nov 22
5:00p
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Paws on the Trail!

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Enjoy the trail with pups looking for their forever homes.
Nov 23
10:00a
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Cowboys and Cottonwoods

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience a stroll through history and nature as you discover the stories of cowboys and cottonwoods!
Nov 23
10:00a
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Cowboys and Cottonwoods

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience a stroll through history and nature as you discover the stories of cowboys and cottonwoods!
Nov 28
8:00a
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Women's Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon views, new friends, trails to explore!
Nov 29
8:00a
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Volunteer Trail Work Day

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get your hands dirty and help keep our trails beautiful!
Nov 29
2:00p
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Palo Duro Van Tour

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn a bit about Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Nov 30
10:00a
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Footsteps of the CCC

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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.
Nov 30
2:00p
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B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
See what it takes for your pup to be an official Palo Duro Bark Ranger!

January 2026

Jan 17
9:00a
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Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #2

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for the second of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!

February 2026

Feb 21
9:00a
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Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #3

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for the third of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!

March 2026

Mar 21
9:00a
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Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #4

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for the fourth of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!