7. Palo Duro Canyon State Park
The Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon in America, is located in Texas. It is said to be more than 250 million years old, which makes sense given the ancient rock formations scattered all around. The hoodoos, rock formations that result from erosion at different rates, have long since attracted millions of tourists in this area that stretched 120 miles in length and 20 miles in width.
From afar, some of these rock formations look like medieval castles sculpted out of the canyon itself. You’ll have to get real up close and personal to some of them to make sure that your eyes are not deceiving you.
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Many yrs ago my family visited the Grand Canyon. It was on a vacation to Arizona to visit relatives.
Has anyone gone to Black Canyon in Western Colorado? I rank it close to the Grand Canyon.
Yes! We drove thru there in May and it was really amazing! We were on our way to Utah where we went to Arches and Canyonlands Natl. Parks, which were wonderful.
have been to the Grand Canyon just as the pandemic was called. it was so beautiful. Now want to do everything in Utah.
In addition to the Grand Canyon, there are numerous other canyons in Arizona that are also breathtaking. The area around the Grand Canyon is full of them and they can be searched for online.
Canyon De Chelly outdoes all the canyons above with one possible exception! A truly remarkable natural wonder, located in the heart of the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, it is steeped in history and is spellbinding to behold!
Probably the most beautiful place that I have ever seen. I was fortunate to go through in early spring of a very wet year. The desert flowers are beautiful.
Palo Duro is beautiful. The Texas play in the summer makes it extra special if you can attend!
I’d put Antelope Canyon a #2. I’ve been to 1-3 (and others), and Antelope Canyon is far neater than Vermilion Cliffs. Antelope Canyon is just east Page, Arizona, northeast of Grand Canyon Village on the Colorado border.
Someone needs to visit Providence Canyon State Park near Omaha GA. beautiful. like a miniature Grand Canyon
I have visited the canyons in the western USA and was impressed with Zion and Bryce to the point where I repeatedly visited them.