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Old 05-30-2008, 05:26 PM
 
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I recently discovered Palo Duro Canyon southeast of Amarillo. What a scenic treasure! I took 40 pictures and saw what looked like cat tracks. Do mountain lions live in the canyon?
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Old 05-30-2008, 06:44 PM
 
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Palo Duro is the 2nd largest canyon in the US and quite a gem. There should be several kinds of wild cats there including mountain lions and black panthers.
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Old 05-30-2008, 08:07 PM
 
Location: Hometown of Jason Witten
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Palo Duro is the 2nd largest canyon in the US and quite a gem. There should be several kinds of wild cats there including mountain lions and black panthers.
I'm not surprised. I did see a wild turkey and a very long snake that was yellowish or gold-colored. It was unlike any snake I've ever seen here in Tennessee, and I assume it was non-poisonous because of its slender head and sharp pointed tail.
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Old 05-31-2008, 06:58 AM
 
Location: Alvarado, TX
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Palo Duro is a wonderful place, a brief respite from the flat and hot lands of the panhandle. I've camped there many times, had my first encounter with a scorpion thanks to my brother, chased a snake at night, and had raccoons rob me blind during the night. You could inquire of the National Parks and Wildlife Services, ask them about the cats, I'd bet they would tell you just about anything you want to know, or refer you to the appropriate website. Have fun, enjoy!
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Old 05-31-2008, 10:52 AM
 
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To fully appreciate the canyon and what it meant to the Plains Indians and to the early settlers, you must research its history. The museum at West Texas A&M there at Canyon,TX is a good place to start. You will look at the canyon in a whole new light and have an even great appreciation of it.
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Old 06-01-2008, 12:16 AM
 
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I moved from Grand Prairie in 2000 and now live in Happy, about 30 miles south sw of PD canyon. I know that bobcats live in the area and I was told once that other types of cats lived there also but I can't recall them.

If you come back you have to make plans to see the play "Texas" it's in an outdoor theater in Palo Duro canyon during the summer months and begins around dusk. It's well worth it.

Also if your going south towards Dallas-FT Worth on 86 through Tulia, there is Cap Rock canyon state park. You can follow 86 to Turkey, birthplace Of Bob Wills. Lots of history in the panhandle.
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Old 06-06-2008, 08:45 PM
 
Location: Hometown of Jason Witten
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To fully appreciate the canyon and what it meant to the Plains Indians and to the early settlers, you must research its history. The museum at West Texas A&M there at Canyon,TX is a good place to start. You will look at the canyon in a whole new light and have an even great appreciation of it.
Thanks for the info, GayleTX. I first learned about the canyon from a historical display at the interstate rest area near Allenreed on I-40. I am a trucker who has fallen in love with every part of Texas that I've visited. And the people are wonderful.
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Old 06-07-2008, 03:11 PM
 
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I moved from Grand Prairie in 2000 and now live in Happy, about 30 miles south sw of PD canyon. I know that bobcats live in the area and I was told once that other types of cats lived there also but I can't recall them.

If you come back you have to make plans to see the play "Texas" it's in an outdoor theater in Palo Duro canyon during the summer months and begins around dusk. It's well worth it.

Also if your going south towards Dallas-FT Worth on 86 through Tulia, there is Cap Rock canyon state park. You can follow 86 to Turkey, birthplace Of Bob Wills. Lots of history in the panhandle.
Probably mountain lions or bob cats
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Old 06-08-2008, 06:23 AM
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I recently discovered Palo Duro Canyon southeast of Amarillo. What a scenic treasure! I took 40 pictures and saw what looked like cat tracks. Do mountain lions live in the canyon?
If you've got pictures, try to get them on here for us. We'd love to take a look.
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Old 06-09-2008, 10:27 AM
 
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Yes, please do! I have not been to the Canyon yet but intend to some day.
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