Who would have thought that the 2nd largest Canyon in the United States is in Texas? It is located just south of Amarillo and consists of 27,173 acres. It was also the sight of the Decisive Battle of Southern Plains Indians Red River War 1874-1875.
There are two campgrounds for RVs, additional campgrounds for tents, as well as rental cabins.
We spent two nights in the Canyon and hiked the lighthouse trail which was approximately 6 miles (3 miles in and 3 miles out) off the road. During our hike we heard wolves howling in the Canyon and saw a family of long horn sheep.
We also drove to the Cadillac Ranch which is west of Amarillo and spray painted our names on the Cadillacs. It is the tourist thing to do. Cadillac Ranch consists of 10 old Cadillacs buried vertically in the middle of a farm field within sight of Rt 40.
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