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!

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!

Make a Teepee

Get hands-on and discover the ingenuity of Plains tribes through this interactive experience!

Volunteer Trail Work Day

Get your hands dirty and help keep our trails beautiful!

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!

Skins and Skulls

Explore the wildlife of the canyon up close and discover the fascinating adaptations of its animals!

Pirates of the Canyon and High Plains Food Bank

Hot Air Balloons in the Canyon!

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!

Halloween Hard Hike

A spooky adventure for experienced hikers!

Bison and The Comanche

Step inside the story of the plains and explore the vital relationship between the Comanche and the mighty bison!

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!

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!

Full Moon Hike

Come watch the moon rise over the canyon wall!

Birding Hike

Join us for a morning of birdwatching!

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.