Palo Duro Canyon State Park: Hike, mountain bike, horseback ride, or simply soak in the view at what's known as the Grand Canyon of Texas. Daily admission to the park costs $5 for adults; ages 12 and under admitted free (1-806-488-2227; tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/palo-duro-canyon).
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway: Tire yourself out on 90 miles of multiuse trails and then hit the lake for a swim. You may come across the bison herd, which has free range of the park. Daily admission is $4 for adults; ages 12 and under admitted free (1-806-455-1492; tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/caprock-canyons).
Panhandle Plains Museum: Once you've seen the fossils, artifacts and art, take a stroll through the museum's Pioneer Town, which includes a telegraph office, Chinese laundry and jail. Adults, $10; ages 5-12, $5; ages 4 and under free (1-806-651-2244; panhandleplains.org).
More info: traveltexas.com/cities-regions/ panhandle-plains.
