Find this state park near Amar­il­lo in the Texas Pan­han­dle. Palo Duro Canyon is also known as the “Grand Canyon of Texas,” and pho­tog­ra­phers come from far and wide to cap­ture the blend­ed col­ors of the canyon walls. In addi­tion to over 30 miles of trails for hik­ing, moun­tain bik­ing, and horse rid­ing, the park hosts the TEXAS Out­door Musi­cal in its amphithe­ater through­out the sum­mer, with musi­cal per­for­mances high­light­ing the strug­gles and tri­umphs of Texas pio­neers.