Readily accessible by car, motorhome, or fifth wheel and only 25 miles from downtown Amarillo and 14 miles from the Mainstreet town of Canyon, Palo Duro Canyon is the most spectacular and scenic landscape feature in the Texas Panhandle. It was formed by millions of years of water erosion by the Prairie Dog Town Fork […]
It is that time oi year again the changing of the seasons where we hang up all the coats and pack all the sweaters and winter gear away. It’s time to get the yard in shape and start the watering and fertilizing. But have you thought of your HVAC system being ready for warmer and […]
The Texas Panhandle is known for its weather, it could be a summer warm day, then the next below freezing temperatures. So here is what we have to look forward to through March. February 2024 Long Range Weather Forecast for High Plains Dates Weather Conditions Feb 1-8 Snow showers, frigid north; sunny, warm […]
Christmas Food A regular appearance on Christmas Eve in Texas is a plate of tamales. This dish is enjoyed year-round but makes for a delicious addition to a Christmas feast. The tradition of tamales is believed to have first originated from ancient Mesoamerican civilizations and was picked up by Europeans. As Mesoamerica became more Christianized, […]
Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is sometimes called American Thanksgiving (outside the United States) to distinguish it from the Canadian holiday of the same name and related celebrations in other regions. It originated as a day of thanksgiving and harvest festival, with the theme of the holiday revolving around giving thanks and […]