Palo Duro State Park near Amarillo, Texas

On the way to New Mexico, I stopped at Palo Duro Canyon in Texas. This canyon is approximately 120 miles long and 600 to 800 feet deep and is the second largest canyon in the United States. During the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) sent seven companies of men to develop roads, a visitor center, cabins, shelters, and a park headquarters. Although nothing can compare to the Grand Canyon in my beloved state of Arizona, I did enjoy hiking the CCC trail, looking at the views, and geocaching. Today made me excited to visit the Grand Canyon in September with my sixth grade students and hike rim to rim with my friends in October. I'm happy I am working my way home!