Weekend Getaway: Palo Duro Canyon, Texas
Many years ago a neighbor was telling me about a place in Texas that they loved to visit called Palo Duro Canyon. Located in the panhandle, they would visit family there and then enjoy the state park and canyon. I will admit that I had never heard of it but it sounded intriguing and has always been in the back of mind to explore. So when we were looking at places to go within driving distance over our grandson's spring break, Palo Duro popped back into my mind. And that's exactly where we went! Come along on my first visit to Palo Duro Canyon, Texas for a weekend getaway! Dust Storms The trip started innocently enough. But when we got to the road to turn south, it was closed - highway patrol cars blocking it - with a long line of semi's waiting for it to open. What was going on? Well, it seems there were massive dust storms happening with high winds and there had been pile-ups happening in Colorado, Kansas and Texas. So we took the long way around - a detour if you will -...
