MetroFamily Magazine September October 2023

EXPLORING BEYOND OKLAHOMA

Another popular site near Caprock Canyon is Clarity Tunnel , an abandoned railroad tunnel located on the Trailway , a 64-mile bike- friendly trail that crosses north Texas, just south of the park. Clarity Tunnel is home to 500,000 Mexican free-tailed bats, which can often be seen flying out at dusk from April through October.

MAJESTIC RED CLIFFS REACH 1,000 FEET ABOVE THE SURROUNDING GREEN LANDSCAPES AT CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK.

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR PRAIRIE DOGS AT CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK.

Autumn is an incredible time to visit the Texas Panhandle, with its milder temps and the gorgeous cottonwoods contrasting their yellow leaves against the blue skies and multihued rock faces. This will be one of those trips your family looks back on with fondness as you remember the thrilling outdoor adventures, delicious meals shared and ending your days under a Texas sky displaying the starry heavens above in their full glory.

After returning to Amarillo for the evening, stop at 575 Pizzeria for flavorful, gourmet pies in a casual atmosphere. Pizza always hits the spot after a jam-packed vacation, and these folks use the freshest ingredients, including made-from-scratch dough, to provide the best dining experience.

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