Exploring the SECOND LARGEST canyon in the US! (Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Texas)
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3 жыл бұрынFor our final Texas Panhandle adventure, we headed to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, which is the second largest canyon in the United States! You may remember that we visited this park on our maiden voyage in our van, so it was a lot of fun to be back and hike a favorite trail in the park, check out a new trail with expansive views, and explore some caves!
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
We help travelers spend less time (and stress!) planning their trip and more time enjoying it! Our detailed travel guides, KZfaq videos, and travel resources share the must-visit local eats, popular and off the beaten path sights, and tons of tips to make planning your next adventure a whole lot easier.
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@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
This was filmed before the big winter storm in Texas. We thankfully were back at Kathryn's parent's house and we got very lucky with (mostly) keeping power, having heat, and having running water. So many people around Texas were not as lucky though. 😭 Thank you to everyone who checked in on us! ⬇️ Watch our Texas Vlogs ⬇️ kzfaq.info/sun/PLZKRTK1yCEM4vqN0o21kVtlV7VpiAwOz3 Safety is our #1 priority and we want to stress that this adventure, and all future adventures, will be done responsibly and with the health of others in mind. Here are the steps we are taking everyday, including in these videos: 😷Masks and face coverings. We wear these anytime we are near others outside and especially indoors. If we don’t have a mask on in a video, it’s 99% because there was no one around. ❌Not seeing anyone outside of our household. We are currently living with 4 family members and have a strict “do not see anyone outside of the household” family policy. The only interactions we have with others is quickly grabbing takeout or going to the grocery store. ⏰ Exploring early. We have been starting most of our days before sunlight so we can limit our interactions. 🧼 Washing and sanitizing our hands 6️⃣ Keeping our distance. We are trying to stay at least 6 ft from others, which truthfully isn’t always possible (and then we make sure we cover our face).
@owenarcher4861 3 жыл бұрын
Has anyone else binge watched all of their vlogs over the last week.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We SO appreciate you watching our videos, thank you!!! 💗
@LosBorisOnTheRoad 3 жыл бұрын
Yesssss, we ❤️ them ....
@abeandmel 3 жыл бұрын
A few yes! Haha getting closer and closer to leaving ourselves makes me watch more and more of their videos, makes me super excited!!
@KayTEEChimp 3 жыл бұрын
In the middle of a binge right now!!
@virginiagross5836 2 жыл бұрын
We do! The best we’ve seen! They go places we have been to and want to go.
@ahhitskatie9094 3 жыл бұрын
So, so, so happy to hear you two are safe and well! Also, what an epic video of Palo Duro! This place is high on my bucket list.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Palo Duro is amazing! Highly suggest combining it with Caprock Canyons too!
@jamiewalters4 3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic adventure! So glad you could do the week long adventure!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It was amazing! We are so so happy we made the trek and also very happy we made it back before all of the snow! 🥶
@angieheinrich5125 3 жыл бұрын
That’s cool that some fans stopped you to say hello. That’s instant gratification right there. Your work is appreciated YAY!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It was a really exciting feeling! It’s so rare and catches us off guard, but always makes our day!
@bradgingerich6814 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome vlog guys! What an amazing and beautiful state park! Texas has a lot of awesomeness! It’s so good to see you guys again! This was certainly a wonderful way to end my Thursday! 😍😍😍
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We’ll try to not leave you hanging again Brad! Hoping to go back to 2 videos a week soon-ish too! 🥰🥰
@annette3488 3 жыл бұрын
My uncles lives in TX. We visited 40 years ago and he took us to Palo Duro Canyon and we saw the musical play Texas!! I can’t believe they still have that play!! Thank you for bringing back memories of my childhood!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh awesome!!! We’d love to see the play!
@debbypetty8685 3 жыл бұрын
That looks like it was so much fun. The caves were amazing!!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
The caves were such a fun surprise! So happy we were able to visit them!
@leebrand4237 3 жыл бұрын
Yay new video! Glad to see y’all updating again after surviving snowpocalypse!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
What a wild week! It was 80 degrees yesterday haha, such a big shift in temps in 7 days!
@sharischmidt4712 3 жыл бұрын
Great content!! Love all the breathtaking views!! Aren't you happy you have your beautiful van to call home❤️ Hope all is well for you and your family and friends in Texas.🙂🍁
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We are SO happy to have our van! Anxiously awaiting getting back in it full time _soon_ ! And thank you, everyone is doing well now after a rough week!
@christinamoreno9237 3 жыл бұрын
Heading there this weekend!!! Great video, I think we may check out those caves during our time there. Thanks for sharing.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We hope you do! They were really fun to explore. Bring a headlamp for the second one so you can go farther than we did. We hear it opens back up to the top of the hill!
@LivinginOurNow 3 жыл бұрын
“I almost died!” 😂 another great vlog, thanks for showing us some new places in Texas!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
I think anytime I trip that just comes out of my mouth without thinking 🤣🤣
@JenniferSparksSavoy 3 жыл бұрын
So beautiful and peaceful! 🙏🏻❤️ thank you for sharing
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@joycemoses2411 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful boondock location! Glad that you and your family are okay from the storms!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best views we have had from the van in a very long time! And thank you so much, we’re so glad things are a lot better here now!
@amodeifyable 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Happy trails.
@michellerichardson4200 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so thankful y’all are ok. I’ve been praying for everyone in TX & was actually going to reach out to y’all today. Was relieved to see your Vlog post!! Thx again for letting us join you on your hikes!! I’m going to check out that recipe; looks yummy!!😋
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It was a wild week last week, but thankfully things have improved a lot! And we hope you enjoy the recipe, it's really good! We recommend making rice on the side and adding it if you'd like, so it doesn't soak up all of the liquid haha
@michellerichardson4200 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK Good to know, but probably won’t do the rice, trying to get my in-shape fugue back!😂Glad things are starting to get back to normal; not fun to be in the middle of it!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It's super good without the rice too! We just made it for my parents the other night and they loved it!
@WhenAdventureKnox 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the deer first thing in the morning 🥰 The All Trails non marked hike that you did looked spectacular, once you got into the slot canyon it was so adventurous and then the caves were the icing on top of the cake. It still seems so weird seeing those red rocks and anyone in winter jackets. I've only been in landscapes like that when it's been scorching in the summer!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We totally missed getting one hopping the fence...it was so cool! And we are very very glad it wasn't scorching hot this time. Even in 50 degrees or so mid-day with the sun it felt pretty toasty!
@irenekim287 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, guys! I’m moving to Texas this summer and I can’t wait to check Palo Duro out. I hadn’t heard of it until today. Thanks for sharing!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It’s such a Texas gem! We hope you enjoy it!
@gridirontrenches5010 3 жыл бұрын
great place to do anything you want. I live in amarillo and would go hiking quite often for several years until injuries put the fun to a hault. I'm finally feeling good and returned today. bought a season pass. GSL was my favorite trail. palo duro canyon is so much fun and the employees always present a great experience
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We are so glad you enjoy it there too! And happy to hear you were able to make it back there 🙌🏼👏🏼
@redcreekfarm4305 3 жыл бұрын
We went once but could only spend the morning there and like you, we finished saying, ohhh yeass! Definitely coming back! Seeing this makes me want to go right now!!😍
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Isn't it SO cool there?! Definitely a great spot to spend the weekend. There is still a lot we didn't get to do!
@Sffrntgr 3 жыл бұрын
Great production value. You are awesome and shared some great tips. I'm on my way to Palo Duro. Thanks for being you!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We hope you have a great time!
@infernosatx9731 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect video to watch with just a few days left till I'm in a cabin at Palo Duro staying overnight and embracing the enviroment. Can't wait. :):)
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Have the best time! 🙌🏼
@kaylaandmarkalan 3 жыл бұрын
We are definitely putting all of these places on our list! Free always goes towards the top, so extra bonus points! 😂 Thanks, guys!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Free is the best price ever! Especially when it comes with views!
@Molly77709 3 жыл бұрын
I love Palo Duro!! I'm so thankful that I got to explore it while in school.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
So awesome! Would be a fun weekend hiking spot living up there!
@Molly77709 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK My friends and I usually spend the weekends hiking and camping in the canyon! It's so much fun! I hope you both had fun!
@deborahgilstrap5872 Жыл бұрын
Amazing park with so many wonderful hikes.
@highplainsdrifter7999 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Amarillo Texas and spent a lot of my teenage years in Palo Duro Canyon. I am 76 now and it was great to see it through your fresh excited eyes.
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
It's a special place! We're glad we could share and thanks for watching!
@thaneschaffer Жыл бұрын
Finally managed a visit to Amarillo TX and explored the cave and hiked to the top of the Lighthouses, thanks for the review for our trip, very helpful!
@winnie363 3 жыл бұрын
Like always 👍! Love it when Adam giggled in the cave and then said “Let’s Get Out of HERE”
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha he quickly changed his tune! 😂
@cathywarriner 3 жыл бұрын
Wow wow wow guys, awesome! 😍 And that soup "fail" looked yummy! 😋
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It was so good! Definitely a good fail! 🤣
@pamelamikel7967 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this trip...thanks for sharing...
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! It was one of the best weeks we have had in a while!
@TexasFamilyCamping 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great tip on that rest area, thank you. That Palo Duro Cave trail was epic. I felt the way y'all did at the Big Cave when I was at Garner... too many people.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Crowds can really take away from the nature experience. The hike back from the Lighthouse was a lot busier than the hike there and it reminded us why we always do things super early! We hope y'all can stop at that rest area sometime. Worth it just for the views, even if you're not sleeping there.
@akfasso 3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel as I research a trip to Montana. Really love your style! Looking forward to seeing more.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! We hope you enjoy Montana...it's incredible there!!!
@andysinclair2084 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a gorgeous part of the state!
@alrichardson7027 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Adventurers😊😊, Palo Duro is absolutely SPECTACULAR! I really enjoyed watching you exploring slot canyons and caves that were super dark. Really cool video👍👍!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Al! So glad you enjoyed it! The park is pretty spectacular!
@everythingshih-tzu3146 3 жыл бұрын
We have visited Palo Duro Canyon with our oldest Shih-Tzu. He was kind enuff to take us on vacation with him in 2013. Very Beautiful.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
What a good Shih-tzu! 🐶
@everythingshih-tzu3146 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK 😂😂Yes he is...going to be 15 in May!!!
@OutdoorMS 3 жыл бұрын
This is so good.. I always love to watch your videos..
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it! 💗
@melindagracia1466 2 жыл бұрын
We went as kids and loved it. Planning to go with all my kids and grandkids.
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
We hope you do and hope y’all have a great time!
@jinsjewelry 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️ thanks so much for the love!
@Run50StatesMyWay 3 жыл бұрын
Wow those caves look epic!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
They were SO cool! Wish we had brought more light sources to show it off better. It was huge inside!
@biancasaenz4313 2 жыл бұрын
I love your guys video! I always check to see if you guys have been where I'm going to check your recommendations!!! They're always on point. I live in Amarillo and am so happy y'all got to experience the majestic PDC
@biancasaenz4313 2 жыл бұрын
Also PLEASE do GSL to lighthouse it is a way better view than just lighthouse
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
We will next time!
@pamelakern2849 3 жыл бұрын
Hey , that panhandle can be very pretty. I loved the slot canyon/cave !! The colors were so beautiful. We really enjoyed this video 🤗🤗 I also hike with my dog . I enjoy seeing your dog 🐕
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It’s super pretty up there! We enjoyed the two parks so much. And we’re glad Kona could join us, she loved it! 🐶🐶
@Theultrazombiekiller 2 жыл бұрын
I have lived in Amarillo all my life, 26 years. I have gone here probably 500 times and it still does not get old. The back of the park is the free-rang back packing area that is like 4,000 acres of no roads and minimal trails for people to just go explore and go back-packing for a few nights, that's my favorite area because there is never many people out there.
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
We love Amarillo and Palo Duro as well!
@robertking9137 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your cave exploring
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We’re so glad!
@abeandmel 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Beautiful canyon!!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It’s so beautiful! The panhandle is full of cool canyon gems!
@abeandmel 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK definitely going to have to add it to our list!!!
@virginiagross5836 2 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely beautiful! I am so grateful for y’all’s videos! I think you’re both precious. I love your adventuress spirits. We are from Texas , too! I’ve learned so much from your videos. You really do your research. We love seeing where y’all eat and your ice cream adventures.
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Virginia! Be sure to check out our website also. We have guides and itineraries to almost everywhere we’ve visited and we can be even more detailed and informative in our written content. Hopefully they’ll help you with future travel plans! Thanks and thanks for watching!
@virginiagross5836 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK wonderful! I can’t wait to share with my husband.
@sheafan1971 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video as always, Nice Views
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks William! 😄
@bigjimslade6250 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks for the info about other hikes in Palo Duro. We had the same problem with directions at the picnic table on the way to Lighthouse Rock. Stay safe & stay warm.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Uh oh, did y'all have to scale that wall too? So glad we didn't have to do that again this time!
@bigjimslade6250 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK I don’t remember a wall but there was a nearly vertical wash that we went through the second time. My wife cried because she was afraid about getting back down. Plus it was about an hour before sunset so the return hike was cutting it close. The first time we went my son & I went straight past the picnic table. There were so many people on & around the table that we didn’t even see the path to the left to go uphill. We probably went about 1/2 mile & then split up for a bit before we realized our mistake. The funny thing on that trip was we come up on a biker who had wrecked & landed on a cactus. He had the stickers all over his backside. We gave him some duct tape & he used that to get the stickers out. Moral to that story is that when hiking in cactus country, take duct tape.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
WOW, what a story!!! And we feel ya on the sunset thing. Last time we had to rush a bit to avoid walking entirely in the dark. Duct tape is a really good tip! Kona didn't seem to care ONE BIT about the cacti during our time in the Panhandle (or the small stickers) and finally got stuck with one in her leg. Duct tape would've made removing it easier for sure!
@keithchaffin3661 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Palo Dura.
@Hazwaste63 Жыл бұрын
Wife and I visited Palo Duro on a day trip on a 7 night trip to Caprock. We're older Texans who until recently knew nothing about either park, but they're now among our favorites. Seeing your Caprock and Palo Duro videos were a big help in helping us know what to expect. We'll be returning to Palo Duro with the travel trailer for a week or so in the fall and will definitely include the PD Caves trail while we're there.
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Both of those parks are so awesome! We're glad we could help! We hope y'all have a great time!
@DavidRodriguez-hg6kq 3 жыл бұрын
Being an arm chair traveler I discovered your channel, really enjoying it.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch David!
@jtap484 2 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite Texas park! My wife and I did the lighthouse hike not knowing she was pregnant! Everything turned out alright! Can’t wait to take my daughter!
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
It’s an awesome park! Definitely will be a cool spot to take your daughter!
@nonstopnomads1268 3 жыл бұрын
Stayed in that rest area when we was there the stars was awesome..the drive down into the canyon was amazing loved the whole area on a hike ran into the biggest rattlesnake I've ever seen wife feel on some cactus avoiding it but still a very memorable visit
@nonstopnomads1268 3 жыл бұрын
Fell on cactus
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Oh no!!! I guess better a cactus than a rattlesnake! So glad you've experienced that rest area as well. We loved it so much!
@GoWildHistory 3 жыл бұрын
The best stuff there is all of the trail.... good stuff hidden in the backcountry.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
If the one did is any indication, we believe it!
@geeky12ful Жыл бұрын
I have been in those caves before, they are so cool.
@xboxworstgamer4 3 жыл бұрын
I'm planning to go to Palo Duro this summer, and I live in the Texas panhandle.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Have an awesome time! Have you been before?
@xboxworstgamer4 3 жыл бұрын
yes In my 3rd to 4th grade trips, but I will go hiking the full experience this year.
@michaeltuzzolo6377 3 жыл бұрын
I can’t be the only one who thought this was Pam Beesly/Halpert lol. Amazing videos guys! Loved Visiting Palo duro on my first road trip out west, very underrated destination!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha I get Pam pretty often in the comments section! We dressed up as them for Halloween one year. We met at work too, so it’s fitting ❤️
@jamessheets7267 3 жыл бұрын
The cave trail was really neat
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
SO glad we decided to do that at the last minute!
@Gowalkabout Жыл бұрын
I love Palo Duro Canyon!
@suzanneaydelotte801 3 жыл бұрын
That red rock...so beautiful and reminded me of Sedona! Thanks for making that soup for us...it was soooo delicious! 😋 Boy Kathryn...you were very dramatic on that trip in the out takes!🤣😂🤣
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
“I almost died” 😜 Just kidding! I didn’t want to worry you 🤣 But now that I know you’re not worried I’ll continue to be reckless 😉
@suzanneaydelotte801 3 жыл бұрын
Please always be careful! After you explained the “trip” to me, you made me worried! 😳🥴
@planethorseshit 3 жыл бұрын
Such good videos! They’re super helpful! Always nice and informative. And they’re both cute too :)
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We really appreciate that, thank you! So glad you find them informative and helpful!
@planethorseshit 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK of course!! Heading to the Badlands soon, so I found you all on your SD videos, but there’s so much more! 😁
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Have an awesome time at Badlands! It’s such a cool park!
@BaryNusz 3 жыл бұрын
That cave does have another exit. There are a few other caves all around that area, some larger than the one you went in. When our kids were little, those caves were their playground. Many great memories. Hiking up to the top of that mesa, Timber Mesa, is a worthy hike. On one side you have great views of Sad Monkey and the other side views of Sunday Canyon with the Lighthouse in the distance.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We cannot wait to go back someday and explore those caves more! Such a highlight in the park, especially being so hidden from the majority of visitors!
@BaryNusz 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK Rush Springs Cave is the largest one we know of in the State Park. However it's recently been cut off from the public because of the state leasing a large part of the backcountry of the park to the surrounding ranches. We're working with everyone on getting access back in some form or another. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i6uJfsWa3eCvoIk.html
@wendysmith2743 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that lighthouse rock formation is just incredible, the rock that it sits on is so flat! Thing I'm worried about caves is the possibility of coming across snakes etc. So glad you guys came through that epic storm you had ok. Take care.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
The terrain out there definitely makes you want to keep an extra eye on snakes!Thankfully we have yet to see one alive in the wild, which is actually super surprising!
@ericzafra2848 3 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel and binged watched it. I’m now a subscriber! First episode I found was the Houston visit, I’m in Houston now and been here a while and now I gotta try the bbq spot
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric! Thank you so much for watching! You definitely need to try the Pit Room...it’s the bomb!
@Austintron 3 жыл бұрын
There’s also 30+ miles of world class mountain bike trails. We’ve even hosted the USAC Marathon National Championships in the park before. Awesome video! Thanks for coming to our little part of the world :)
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We need to give mountain biking another try!
@tracygreenwood1687 3 жыл бұрын
We just visited 2/23-2/26 and stayed at Doves Rest resort cabins. Would have loved to have run into you guys! We also hiked the Lighthouse, The Rock Garden and the Big Cave. We were lucky that we were the only ones at the big cave and it was amazing. In fact, we were all alone on all our hikes. It was great! Bummed we didn’t know about the Palo Duro caves, that looked fun. I think the Rock Garden trail is under rated. We loved it as much if not more than the lighthouse. We even climbed some of the boulders and were like kids playing around (we’re in our 40s and 50s) lol. Love your videos!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh nice! So glad y’all enjoyed the trails and got the Big Cave to yourself. Weekdays seem a lot better there! Last time we visited in the summer we didn’t see anyone and it was on a Monday or Tuesday. Rock Garden is definitely underrated, we loved it so much!
@kivik13 2 жыл бұрын
You are strong!!! Make these two hikes in one day is something! We did Lighthouse through GSL and back and were exhausted. Rock Garden next day and I returned not feeling my toes :)
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
We were exhausted! 😴😴
@TheKiltedAdventurer 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I need to get out West again.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It sure is pretty out west!
@xxemla 3 жыл бұрын
The storm rolled in the day before we were supposed to head there! i could cry
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Oh no! 😭😭😭 So sorry you had to miss it!
@turisteandoentexas 3 жыл бұрын
We been wanting to go to Palo Duró for a long time! The weather hasn’t allowed it though, but it’s definitely in our list NEXT
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It's a gorgeous park! The panhandle is so pretty and feels like you've transported to Arizona or Utah!
@shanetseng6040 8 ай бұрын
I can totally relate how that feels after night falls. I was on that trail halfway out when it turned almost pitch black. I didn't bring flashlight because I wasn't prepared for it. And I walked the wrong into path twice. That night, the first 0 degree cold front was gonna hit and for one second I thought I would end up in one of them shows "Almost Survived The Disaster"
@Ostrom38 Жыл бұрын
Binge watching your 2021 videos while I wait for the next Alaska video.
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Woohoo!
@christineboone2850 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never been in the Panhandle are of Texas, so I’m delighted to see how it is so pretty. Looks similar to New Mexico.
@mr.b7156 2 жыл бұрын
Used to go there and rent horses about 40 years ago. Awesome place.
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
Very awesome!
@wesdoobner7521 Жыл бұрын
My favorite hike is to go to the end of the paved roads where they loop around, then park and follow the stream. If you follow it far enough you will get to a barbed wire fence that marks the boundry of the state part of the canyon and private property. it's a pretty long walk though.
@bjclassic1950 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video! It’s the coolest place and we plan on going back when it’s warmer. We were there a few days before the Arctic Vortex hit. We were making a fast trip back from Az to NW Ar. We lucked out and there was a cancellation so instead of just going for the day spent the best night there. A running creek behind our camp spot. Woke up to snow flurries but didn’t slow our ride around the park area.Was super cold getting out to take photos of awesome views and boulders. The ride down into the canyon in a 31 ft Class C wasn’t bad at all. One place the brakes did get a little warm. Love the way they have all the campsites in different areas with tables and some have covers. Our spot would have been nice and shady under big trees had it been the summer season. Everyone should visit Palo Duro Canyon, it’s beautiful and we had such a pretty sunset too🥰 We waved goodbye and said we will be back when we can stay longer. We got home late sat night and the storm rolled in behind us. We did fine, I had read an earlier post yawl made that all was good at home too. Never ever had weather like that here! You two have a fun week ahead and thanks again for sharing the sights and sounds of that adventure!😁👍
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, we’re so glad you made it before the snow storm! We keep saying how thankful we are that we weren’t up there in the van during it. Our heater wouldn’t work because it was SO cold and the diesel gelled up, so we would’ve been frozen in the van. We’re so happy you enjoyed the park! It’s one of the coolest spots in TX!
@bjclassic1950 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK There’s an additive you can put in the fuel tank to prevent that problem. Of course your tank has to be inside the van or in an insulated storage area. Those heaters are super. So many are switching to those!
@infernosatx9731 3 жыл бұрын
In our cabin Relaxing after a long day of hiking at Palo Duro. Fire place going. Drinking hot chocolate and watching your videos :):)
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds AMAZING! Enjoy it for us!
@NeverStopAdventuring 3 жыл бұрын
I think you guys got the better experience finding those other caves rather than the first one! If you ever make it out to Nevada, Cathedral Gorge State Park has some awesome slot canyons! I also laughed so hard at your I almost died blooper. 🤣
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We have Cathedral Gorge State Park on our list for someday! Looks so cool! And I’m glad my dramatics had you laughing 🤣🤣 Those words just come out of my mouth whenever I trip lol!
@NeverStopAdventuring 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK great, it's a must see!! Hahaha, glad it was just a minor slip though!
@prej1741 3 жыл бұрын
Would love to run into u guys! My fav adventure couple 🤗
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@docholidays1374 3 жыл бұрын
just wanted to say hey, you guys got great energy your excitement is contageous and fun. great idea on the rice. thanks. btw - if you get to no. cal. lava beds national park is great for caves - and theyre cool in the summer. indian art on the walls, etc.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We cannot wait to get back to Northern California! Thank you so much for the tip!
@user-vi1wr7tw5e 6 ай бұрын
Go back and see the musical! It starts with a cowboy on the very top of the cliff (which serves as the backdrop to the musical). The sun is beaming on him as he mounts his gorgeous palomino horse. He unfolds an enormous Texas flag and streaks across the very top of the cliff--on the very edge with the flag gleaming. He stops and the horse jumps up (like Zorro!) and streaks back across as the sun dips behind the cliff and it becomes instantly dark. And the play starts. Special effects are breathtaking. Ya gotta go.
@AdventuresofAplusK 6 ай бұрын
That does sound fun!
@TheSavorySuitcase 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a lighthouse nerd, and we are in FL so there are plenty to see here. BUT suprise suprise, didn't think I'd have Texas 'lighthouse' on my list places I want to go!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We love lighthouses! (The traditional kind) So glad we could show you a rock lighthouse too!!
@SinksYourBoat 3 жыл бұрын
Palo Duro is a great place. Funny thing, I’ve been several times living just an hour and a half away, but have yet to hike the lighthouse trail.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Haha that’s funny! You need to check it out sometime (it’s especially awesome close to sunset) Which trail do you normally like to hike?
@SinksYourBoat 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK Usually we stop there on the to Amarillo or somewhere else, so haven’t really had time to hike the longer ones. I’ve done Cliffside, several of the internal ones like Sunflower and Rojo Grande, and part of the Rock Garden. I do remember as a kid going and seeing the musical at least once with the family, also.
@DoingLifeWithYou 3 жыл бұрын
Your audio sounds super crisp! Great video btw 💯
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch! Love our little furry mic!
@dylanfromflorida1619 3 жыл бұрын
2nd largest in the USA wow definitely have to go there your videos are amazing!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It's a pretty spectacular place!
@JakeMillerDoesTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Living in Arizona I get too hung up on the Grand Canyon but this places looks awesome also!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It's definitely a much different vibe than the Grand Canyon, but still a ton of fun!
@JakeMillerDoesTravel 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK still need to check this place out though
@68PatrickC 2 жыл бұрын
Cool area. We spent a day there while driving from Arizona to NY
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a gem in TX!
@RichardMooreAndJulieMoore 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, we stopped by Palo Duro this January on our way to Arizona and it was incredible! Amazingly, we went by the Big Cave once because there were no people there and we thought it must not be the Big Cave because there were no crowds! Your cave hike was much better the Big Cave was a bit of a disappointment.
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
Isn’t it such a cool park? Definitely didn’t expect this in Texas!
@gridirontrenches5010 2 жыл бұрын
there are no true caves but I think the big cave backdrop is one of my favorite views in the park especially during a rainy season
@cocochanel9291 3 жыл бұрын
my first opportunity to interact with Law was at Palo Duro. After slow rolling thru the stop sign at the entrance to the park (how we kinda do sometimes here in Canada) the Park Ranger LOST HIS MIND on me. It was at that point, I realized how intense Texas is with its rules. Loved that park, and the area around it.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Oh no! I am glad it didn't ruin your opinion on the park!
@cocochanel9291 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK Not a chance. I embraced how strict they were, took it as a good sign. I remember being that nervous tourist in a parking lot in Amarillo. Big pickup truck pulls beside me. I was nervous. Rolls down his window and asks about my little t@b trailer, talks a bit and was beyond nice. That is the Texas I love !
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Texans sure can be friendly!
@billchristianson927 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job. Keep up the great videos. We truly enjoy seeing all of your adventures. Maybe one day we will be at the same place you are. We would love to introduce ourselves and thank you in person. Take care - stay healthy, and now go wash your hands.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill! We’d love to say hi if we ran into you!
@ralphp224 Жыл бұрын
It looks like a nice state park, especially with the views. Me and my family were gonna check out the state park while we stopped over in Amarillo for a day but we didn’t have time since our itinerary was full. Maybe next time if I happen to do the full Route 66 trip, or at least continue the other half of Route 66 from Amarillo to Chicago (where I live) since I already did the Santa Monica to Amarillo portion.
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Oh how cool! Palo Duro is definitely worth a stop!
@FlyCheeseFry 3 жыл бұрын
I live right by Palo Duro, and I do a lot of non-trail hikes there, but I actually haven't done those caves. Gotta do it, now.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh nice! So happy we could share something you haven’t done. Someone said they keep going too, so definitely have more time than we had!
@scottwilly86 3 жыл бұрын
if you do, let us know if it does keep going to open up on the hill
@FlyCheeseFry 3 жыл бұрын
@@scottwilly86 It does exit above the cave. You have to climb out a little bit: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldSKadyrnKizl4E.html
@bethanynichols5283 3 жыл бұрын
If I'm correct and have the same location in mind, the second 'dark' cave you were in, goes all the way through and you come out on the top of the hill. It gets very dark and narrow but our dog kept going, so you have to follow the dog and that's what we found out:)
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh nice!!! Dogs know best 🐶 Next time we will be better prepared and arrive earlier to explore more!
@dscarnes1 3 жыл бұрын
That place looks beautiful..........and like it is full of snakes. Especially the rock garden trail. Snakes don’t really bother me that much but the running down the trail in the dark part.😮
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha we shockingly have never really seen a snake hiking in TX! But ALWAYS on the lookout for them!
@Ancestry710 2 жыл бұрын
Haha I can actually think of one rest area in Texas that could rival the one in the video. It sits above the Pecos River Bridge, north west of Del Rio! Beautiful scenery.
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
Ooo we will have to check it out!
@davidwim9746 7 ай бұрын
you guys are awesome but you should check out more of the caves in Paloduro but without the heavy vests so you can really squeeze through the tight ones, in a cave out a little higher then in the next one weaving in and out working up the wall till you reach flattop rock which is about 2/3 up the canyon wall
@AdventuresofAplusK 7 ай бұрын
Maybe one day! Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!
@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын
Loved Palo Duro Canyon, one of my pert favorites. Have y’all seen the Texas musical they have over the summer?
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We haven’t! Our last trip was in the summer, but must have been one of the weekdays they don’t have it running.
@gridirontrenches5010 Жыл бұрын
yeah take a right to the lighthouse base near the picnic table and bike rack. it's like you have to be 7 feet tall to take a left
@tattooedteacherplans 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Amarillo and go down to the Canyon once or twice a month, more in the summer. If you go back, definitely do the GSL Trail. It has the best views of the park IMO. It can be challenging in some parts but it’s so beautiful. By the way, there are mountain lions and coyotes out at night. You were right to be scared! 😆 You came at a good time because the park just reopened a bunch of trails (including Rock Garden, which is one of my favorites!) after a couple months of controlled hunting. Thanks for an awesome representation of the Panhandle! It doesn’t get enough love.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the insight on the GSL trail! We definitely will hike it next time! And we're glad we were able to get on the Rock Garden trail, it was great 🙌🏼 The Panhandle is amazing, we had the best week out there and love the scenery!
@wendysuperfan1014 Ай бұрын
thanks A+K
@travish3130 3 жыл бұрын
The zip line was taken out by a tornado yesterday. A few cabins were as well.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Oh no! 😭 We hope everyone is ok!
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