Walnut Canyon National Monument.

First things first - it's insanely windy at Walnut Canyon National Monument. You have no idea while in the parking lot or near the front doors of the Visitor's Center, as it's not windy at all. Once you exit the doors to the outside area below that begins the long descent down the stairs and …

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Amarillo, Texas: “Hoof Prints of the American Quarter Horse”.

While there are many things to do in Amarillo, Texas, if you're looking for something that is free and fun, then the Quarter Horse scavenger hunt is perfect for you. Officially called “Hoof Prints of the American Quarter Horse” (fun personal fact: I used to have an American Quarter Horse named Snickers), each horse is …

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“3 Corners”: Stand in Three States at One Time!

The “4 Corners’” lesser known, less popular cousin, few know about the three states that meet in the Midwest. Almost everyone knows about the “4 Corners” in the Southwest, but I had never heard of the “3 Corners” until I researched things to do for my last cross-country road trip. It’s where the states of …

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Cadillac Ranch: The Stonehenge of Texas.

An iconic roadside stop just outside of Amarillo, Texas, Cadillac Ranch is worth the stop. More or less a car Stonehenge (Stonehenge: Not Just a Pile of Rocks.), it’s located in a large, flat, cow pasture, and can be seen from the interstate. However, the cars are actually located quite a ways into the field …

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