Amarillo, Texas Travel Information

Amarillo and the North Plains On old Route 66 and now Interstate 40, Amarillo reigns as hub of the cattle and wheat country of the upper Panhandle and serves as a major crossroads for both east-west and north-south travel. On the ... Amarillo, TX

Amarillo, Cap Rock, and Texas Canyons Now we head into some of the most physically compelling country, if regarded with respect by those who spent lifetimes trying to tame it. Taking country roads at this point is the way to best drink in... Amarillo, TX

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Panhandle Plains Challenge (Distance: 17.2 mi) This course passes through the wide, open spaces of west Texas. With only a cursory glance, this countryside may strike you as plain and repetitive. Look closely, though, and you'll be surprised at ...

Canyon, TX - Road Biking - length:30.5 mi

Givins, Spicer & Lowry Trail (Distance: 20.2 mi) Palo is the Spanish word for “stick” and duro means “hard,” thus Palo Duro Canyon was named in reference to the juniper, an evergreen of particular density, which grows throughout the canyon. It is a ...

Canyon, TX - Hiking - length:2.5 mi

Paseo del Rio Trail (Distance: 21.2 mi) Hikers have a chance to enjoy the cool rustle of leaves along the canyon floor while hiking the Paseo del Rio Trail. Mesquite, western soap berry, willow trees, as well as the “shade master”—the cotto...

Canyon, TX - Hiking - length:1 mi

Lighthouse Trail (Distance: 21.3 mi) Palo Duro Canyon is considered the “Grand Canyon of Texas” for its geological variation and rich color. At 120 miles long and 800 feet deep, Palo Duro is the second largest canyon in the country. Rela...

Canyon, TX - Hiking - length:3 mi

The Lighthouse (Distance: 21.5 mi) About 25 miles SE of Amarillo. An easy day hike to a large shale and sandstone pinnacle. Special Attractions: Colorful rock formations.

Amarillo, TX - Hiking - length:6 mi

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Old Course Ross Rogers Municipal Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6858 yards, par 72 1.0 miles from center of Amarillo, Texas

Wild Horse Ross Rogers Municipal Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 1.0 miles from center of Amarillo, Texas

Tascosa Tascosa Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6492 yards, par 72 2.4 miles from center of Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo Amarillo Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6465 yards, par 70 2.8 miles from center of Amarillo, Texas

La Paloma La Paloma Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6676 yards, par 72 3.2 miles from center of Amarillo, Texas

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