For thousands of years, people came to the red bluffs above the Canadian
River for flint, vital to their existence. Prehistoric people needed good raw
material for tools and weapons, and Alibates Flint was some of the finest.
Demand for the high quality, rainbow-hued flint is reflected in the distribution
of Alibates Flint throughout the Great Plains and beyond. Today, this area is
protected by the National Park Service and is the only National Monument in
Texas. The monument can only be viewed by ranger-led guided tours. Tours are by
reservation only. Please give park staff ample time to schedule a tour, a few
days in advance is best. Thirty miles north of Amarillo on Texas 136.
806/857-3151. www.nps.gov/alfl.
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
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