Road Trip the Texas Panhandle
The open road doesn’t get much more open than on a road trip through the Texas Panhandle. But it’s more than just the picturesque plains that beckon. Its natural wonders, roadside oddities, classic…
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Category: Panhandle Plains
Historic Amarillo and Canyon Road Trip
Amarillo’s heritage contains a surprisingly eclectic mix of cultural influences, from Native American leaders to legendary ranchers to the Americana of Route 66. The city’s population surged in the…
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Premiere of the Panhandle: Texas State Parks
From mesquite-covered valleys to majestic red cliffs, Texas state parks in the Panhandle Plains region run the gamut of outdoor activities. Cast a fishing line, hike a canyon trail, stare at a…
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Blazing Down Route 66
Outsized in the public mind, Route 66 stretches 177 always-diverting miles through the Texas Panhandle. We admired iconic buildings and took on steak-eating challenges for a sampling of the famed…
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Loving Lubbock
The High Plains of Texas are beautifully rugged, with high-arching skies and vistas that go on forever. Lubbock is an urban oasis of the region, boasting great eats, a lively music and arts scene, and…
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Tackling the Trails of the Texas Panhandle
Whether you’re a seasoned outdoors enthusiast with all the right gear for hiking, bike riding, and backpacking or someone who wouldn’t know a seatpost from a trekking pole, the Panhandle Plains region…
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Culture Becomes Art in Museums of the Texas Panhandle
For a part of Texas that’s widely known for its stunning natural landscapes, the Panhandle Plains region lures visitors in from the canyons and prairies with a dynamically diverse collection of…
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Red-Banded Wilderness
The Panhandle is full of natural wonders, each one putting on its own colorful show. To kick off your trip to this region, lace up your hiking boots for an adventure through the red-banded outdoor…
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Art and Inspiration in the Panhandle
Across the Panhandle Plains, art galleries and installations sprinkle the landscape, each one offering another inspiring view to take in. If you’re in the town of Canyon, stop by the Panhandle-Plains…
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See It All in Amarillo
Amarillo is known for its picturesque landscapes and unique attractions. It’s a great little city to visit whether you’re just driving through or have made it a designated pit stop on your road trip…
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