{"id":1233,"date":"2019-03-20T09:04:33","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T09:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/?p=1233"},"modified":"2019-03-20T09:04:36","modified_gmt":"2019-03-20T09:04:36","slug":"the-natural-beauty-of-the-texas-grand-canyon-cant-be-emphasized-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/the-natural-beauty-of-the-texas-grand-canyon-cant-be-emphasized-enough\/","title":{"rendered":"The natural beauty of the Texas Grand Canyon can&#8217;t be emphasized enough."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you take a drive through\nthe flat Texas panhandle, you\u2019d never guess that only 25 miles south of\nAmarillo the earth opens to the second largest canyon in North America. Palo\nDuron Canyon, known as the <strong>Grand Canyon\nof Texas<\/strong>, it stretches 120 miles long, ranges from 6 to 20 miles wide, and\nis more than 800 feet deep. &nbsp;The best\npart is that you can reach the canyon floor by driving down, on a mule ride or on\nfoot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/palo-duro-02-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/palo-duro-02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/palo-duro-02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/palo-duro-02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/palo-duro-02.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The weather is magnificent.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The weather at the Grand Canyon is\nalmost always dry and sunny, so there will be little chance of your vacation\nbeing ruined by lousy weather. Even summer rainstorms are brief, leaving the\nair fresh and clean. You can pack a picnic lunch to enjoy when you visit, or\nyou can dine at one of the fine restaurants near the Grand Canyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The natural beauty can\u2019t be highlighted enough.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The natural beauty of the Grand\nCanyon can&#8217;t be emphasized enough. The Texas Grand Canyon is a place that\neveryone should see at some point during their lifetime. Those who visit the\narea multiple times will tell you they find something new on each visit. The\nGrand Canyon experiences visual changes during certain times of the year. For\ninstance, if you visit in early autumn, it will look significantly different\nthan if you visit during the middle of spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/palo-duro-01-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/palo-duro-01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/palo-duro-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/palo-duro-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/palo-duro-01.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s great exercise.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting the Grand Canyon offers\nabundant opportunities to get out in the fresh air and get some exercise. You\ncan go hiking, horseback or burro riding, rafting, swimming, or simply go for a\nleisurely walk if strenuous activities aren&#8217;t on your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educational opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other national parks, the Grand\nCanyon offers substantial educational opportunities. You and your family can\nlearn about area wildlife, natural vegetation and the unique history of the\nregion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you take a drive through the flat Texas panhandle, you\u2019d never guess that only 25 miles south of Amarillo the earth opens to the second largest canyon in North America. 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