Contrasting spectacularly with its surroundings on the dry windswept Llano
Estacado, the Canadian River has cut and re-cut 200-foot canyons called breaks.
Sanford Dam created Lake Meredith on the Canadian River and now fills many of
the breaks whose walls are crowned with white dolomite caprock, scenic buttes,
pinnacles and red-brown wind eroded coves. Today, visitors enjoy fishing, water
skiing, camping, hiking, hunting and scuba diving. Park headquarters, 30 miles
north of Amarillo on Texas 136. 806/857-3151. www.nps.gov/lamr.
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
