Palo Duro Canyon: The Texas Grand Canyon You Never Knew About

Palo Duro Canyon: The Texas Grand Canyon You Never Knew About. We are back in Texas Exploring the Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
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Luci String Lights
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Camping Stove
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Cots
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Kayak - Perception Pescador 10.0 (Our model has changed and is no longer available. Here is the updated model)
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Dry Bag - We have 2 20-Liter Seal Line dry bags.
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Cooler - Ozark Trail 30 Can Leaktight Cooler.
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Water Filter - Survivor Filter PRO.
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Camping Chairs - G4Free Outdoor 2 Pack Camping Chair.
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[@DFWHETRO]

Palo Duro is one of the most beautiful places in Texas. The night sky is remarkable. The primitive campsites are great. I saw one person the week I was there.

[@overcomeinone8371]

Dome life are wholesome and genuinely kind hearted as can be. God bless you in all your travels.

[@IronButterflyAT]

I’m so proud of you guys and the life you have created, thanks for taking so many on your journey. You are so inspirational.

[@mgpeto]

Colorado to Texas in one Vlog...puttin in the miles!

[@yagirlkb]

I always love the music you choose for your videos!

[@barbaracowan8611]

Another beautiful view.....thanks guys! Hello to Arkansas for me!. See you there.

[@unbdld42]

OMG …cinnamon buns look so yummy! Thank you for sharing.

[@stevecounts325]

You should see Caprock Canyon too. It’s about 90 miles SE of there and it is also the home of the descendants of Charlie Goodnight’s buffalo herd.

[@jrcriner6542]

That visitors center is amazing

[@SEEKINGPUSHEDUPDAISIES]

Pal-lo Dur-o is how it's pronounced - love that place. My friend from my Junior High days own the rental cabins there. I lived just right outside the grounds in the 80's on road that you take to get to The Canyons. Many Long Horns & trails which lead to caves but Rattle Snakes deluxe in that area even in the town. I know those who go catch them to eat or make things like guitar straps out of the skins. Enjoy but keep eyes & ears open

[@sonnycline1802]

Thank you very much for making these videos. I watch them and just wish I had done things different in my life. I truly enjoy watching you folks doing all those outdoor activities, it gives me incentive to try to enjoy life much more so I went and bought an old camper and am gutting it so I can get out there( can't afford new). I bought a 15 ft canoe, 12ft vhaul aluminum boat and a 4x8 little Bass raifer fishing boat. Tons of camping gear. Iv been camping 1 time this year because I work work work. I hope to one day join people who are doing the same thing you two do. Stay safe a n d keep up the great fun/work your doing.

[@nicolejete]

We just tent camped Palo Duro Canyon last week for 2 nights. Its so beautiful!

[@kenthornton576]

Welcome back to Texas! We love the Pal-O Duro Canyon! We live east of Amarillo between Iowa Park and Wichita Falls!

[@clairegordon8475]

I haven't been there, but ever since I found out its 5 hours from us I've been wanting to go so bad! Excited to watch the video!

[@larrywheeler9797]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing. Have a safe trip back home! 👍

[@dawndietz4654]

Lovely❤️. Safe travels back to Texarkana to see your families❤️

[@davidrussell5236]

I live NE about 50 miles from amarillo ,Palo duro canyon is one of my favorite places in the world to go . You guys couldn't have picked a better time to come for a visit stay safe and safe travels.

[@roryparlin2414]

Great stream tonight guys. Thank for all you do for us!!!

[@garyb4929]

Oh yeah ,the notorious HANK the cow dog. Love Palo Duro Canyon. We have few extended family, that live in canyon region close to Amarillo. We're out there couple years ago. Awesome tour.

[@starlightsunsets]

Another great video, I look forward to every Thursday episode. Happy Camping.

[@yvettemolina5473]

Beautiful 😍 Thank You ☺️ Happy Camping 🏕🤗❤️

[@christinakupferschmidt8315]

I love that you always have a cooking segment! I believe I caught comments about a cookbook. I would love to see commentary on utensils, pans,and equipment…what you have found to be durable, useful or not as useful. Best Wishes for Happy Trails

[@jodymckenzie3828]

I live 85 miles north of Amarillo. I have hiked to the lighthouse! Love this video!

[@suelin7973]

Another great video, scenery was stunning! Thanks 😊

[@robinelaine0816]

Welcome to Texas!! 🤘🏼

[@tinat3894]

Palo Duro is still on my list to see...maybe,, when it hits 70 degrees Love seeing you two in my neck of the woods Awesome views you caught!!!!

[@kathyesargent9088]

Welcome to Texas, I’m in Houston❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chrissanders541]

I found a great camping and fishing place. It's redwood state park. And the humboldt/Arcata Bay. In northern CA. Plus it's harvest time woo hoo

[@kimberlymelton1895]

My husband and I tent camped at Palo Duro Canyon in late July 2019. It was 119 degrees in the shade. We did the big BBQ dinner and TEXAS show, which was really fun... The dinner, show and camp fee was about $100 total which I thought was a good deal. By the time the sun went down and the breeze picked up we thought we would sleep pretty good. But the wind stopped as soon as we laid down... neither of us got much sleep at all that night. It goes down in our history of one of the most miserable nights camping ever (there are 3 others). Needless to say... we didn't do any hiking or mtbing... it was just a halfway point to stay somewhere on our way back to Arkansas from Colorado. Looks like y'all enjoyed it more than we did. Next time, go for the BIG TEXAS SHOW!

[@hugomachado5723]

I saw a lizard like that too at Palo Duro. I had to go on my FB pictures to check the year and it was in 2010. I wish I could post the cool picture on the comment...Enjoy the trails!!!

[@vicentelucio8356]

One of the best videos yet! I agree, I’ve passed through Amarillo several times on the way to New Mexico, you would never guess that Palo Duro held such beauty! Have safe trip back to the natural state. 🙏🕉

[@mzdennis83]

Love Palo Duro, I live in Texas❤️

[@kitchencarvings4621]

What really makes your videos unique is Kelly's cooking gourmet food. My wife is jealous of your cooking setup and so am I. I've got to get one of those ovens you have.

[@veeemit9719]

Never knew someplace like that was in the pan handle. Thank you for sharing.

[@dhubbard9728]

Hi! Was at Palo Duro last October, really liked it! Cap Rock is near there and it's on my list too. Enjoy your videos a bunch. See you in Arkansas Friday for clean up!

[@karentapia888]

So cool! Thanks for another great video!

[@mjsv21]

Always jealous of your adventures!! Always lovely to watch your road trips and Kelly’s cooking at camps. For now, my Balcony Garden Vlog will have to do for my City Apartment living 🪴🌱🌶🥒🍅 Dreaming of the time I can do full time rural gardening 🥰

[@c.h.provily9847]

Hello Cody en Kelly , your so nice People, i'am watching to your vlogs so nice ,Kelly can good cooking👌👌👌 Doeiiiiii len from Holland.

[@victoriabroyles6467]

You guys find such beautiful places to camp!. It's so nice we can come along with you albeit vicariously. Thank you!!!

[@xchick10]

Caprock is nice too. Lived in Canyon for 2 years. CCC and Rock Garden are my favorite trails. Cheers y'all!

[@Whiplash1937]

hey guys,just one correction.that is pa lo duro canyon.Cody and miss Kelly sooooo glad ur in my state.my wife and I visited the canyon and loved our trip.u guys r the best,love,love,love y’all.if ur ever n central TX,please stop by to see us.ur friend from S/Korea.

[@dokken08]

Great park, got to visit there a few months ago after not being there since I was 8 years old. I just returned from a 6 week journey in my Class B van and about to leave Colorado in my Jeep Wrangler and my tent. Watching you guys is definitely a inspiration.

[@jrcriner6542]

Those rock formations are beautiful. Imagine the outlaws that hid in the area and what they might have left behind

[@joeespinoza6236]

Love watching y’all’s blogs. I love going to Palo Duro. I’m just waiting for y’all to make a Tennessee run and maybe go camp at Cade’s Cove. That place was beautiful as well.

[@mateodc8]

Nice! Been watching lots of video of yours recently and it is inspiring me to get outdoors and camp every weekend near Tallahassee, Florida. I am a bit concerned y’all always leave your stuff alone and unsecured(ish). It’s your house now so I would look into some cameras around the trailer or even a wheel lock you can put on when y’all leave it for hikes. Stay safe out there!

[@wanderingfeethippie6881]

Welcome to Texlandia good thing you have your own power from out of state ours doesn’t work sometimes when you need it.

[@samsnyder9714]

Y’all have it made I would love to live y’all’s life

[@ritasmoot1823]

LOL. I miss you guys vlogging in Arkansas!! 🤷🏻‍♀️.

[@ahcork2002]

I drove 40 through Texas last week, I sure wish we had known about this place

[@debbrumley5623]

thanks for the journey !

[@kennethmoore5629]

How awesome that you visited Palo Duro Canyon SP! I found this wonderful place in July of this year traveling back to home in Texas from New Mexico but could only pass through (everything was full). Appreciate your review of the park.

[@geezerbiking]

Palo Duro is the 2nd largest canyon in the USA ,, 2nd only to Grand Canyon. , You missed the best trails, GSL , Upper and Lower. but nice video and thanks, ps food looks really good, love the oven, i need one of those

[@super73satx]

Since in Texas, you both should come on down to the Texas Fall Expo this weekend in Llano. Would love to smell your cooking. Lol

[@michaelide9380]

True, great book

[@starlanight3334]

Hi guys!!! Love your channel!!!!🦋🦋

[@crazy8adventures553]

Definitely worth the hike!!!

[@mishy6983]

Love PDC, I live about 90 miles NE of there. It’s the second largest canyon system in the US. We’ve hiked there some, but have never camped out there yet. Caprock canyon state park a little further south is also pretty nice and has some good trails. You need to come back through when Palo Duro Canyon is putting on the outdoor play Texas. It’s so good.

[@dinabutler5797]

So surprised that is near Amarillo!

[@brianleonard6885]

Awesome

[@starlanight3334]

Maybe you guys Would be interested in Possum Kingdom Lake. They have some great dispersed camping right on the lake and on cliffs. Beautiful place and great fishing. It’s located in Texas

[@erm4292]

thank you again for the cc feature and once again great editing and video skills with the nice slow pans don't know if every one realizes the effort it takes to put on one of these professionl looking vlogs

[@jtk00l]

I was just there Saturday. Must have just missed you guys!

[@christurbo951]

Thank you!!!

[@jimhagler2242]

We live in Texas and planning on going to Palo Dura State Park now that it’s cooled down…..thanks. Jim and Judy in Texas.

[@lindarainey5759]

A camera doesn’t do that park justice. May have to go there again in a couple of weeks… ♥️

[@honeyiroam]

We were in Texas for a couple months and so many of our subscribers suggested this spot. Looks beautiful & y’all should check out big bend! We will have a video coming out soon about it!

[@CodyandKellie]

It was a great spot! Your so right! We love Big Bend. Went twice since last October. Will probably go back for a third trip in a few months!

[@honeyiroam]

@@CodyandKellie sweet! We just stayed in chisos basin, it wasn’t private but beautiful 360 views. Safe travels !

[@rickybobby1681]

We will be there next month for 4 night's!!

[@darthr01g41]

What do you do about security? Is there a video where you talk about it? How do you keep your stuff safe while you go off exploring? It is literally the ONLY thing keeping me from really going out there to explore: safety against critters, and the two-legged kind included. Subbed!

[@commonsense246]

Dude you're already back through Texas, you missed all the excellent camping in New Mexico!

[@3smoke]

Er er errrr....... I hear you Cody. Stove putter together Err errr... Is lunch ready??

[@CurtisDuncan_give_more]

We love Palo Dura, and you should check out Cap Rock canyon down the road.

[@juliafromwisconsin]

Palo Duro is a great park!!!

[@jrcriner6542]

I have an ice pick exactly like the one next to the rhino jawbone in the display case

[@melodygoss9431]

I love the fact that you guys cook and eat real food. All the other camping people I follow eat oatmeal and vegetables. Love your adventures and videos!

[@iktmamafo2133]

This came in very handy as I'll be visiting that very park soon. I was surprised that you didn't get the drone out for some aerial shots! Regardless, thanks for the video!

[@CodyandKellie]

We can’t in Texas state parks

[@iktmamafo2133]

@@CodyandKellie I figured it was a rule or something. Anyway, thanks again for the 🎥!

[@BaryNusz]

You need to spend more than 1 day in this area. The Lighthouse is just the most popular, but there are SOOO many other awesome hikes. Checkout my PDC playlist.

[@CodyandKellie]

Guess we need to go again

[@theUcane]

Next time you are there in the summer, go see Texas. The canyon is wholly different under theater lighting.

[@tnt0northtravelministriest627]

I used to love Hank the Cowdog!!!!

[@paintingsbyjimhall]

Hello Cody and Kelli from Albuquerque

[@GypsyJvan]

great video, thanks for sharing...i'll put that place on my list to visit.. Gypsy J van/trailer..

[@exploringcoasttocoast0203]

I think that was a collared lizard. We’ve been to Palo but never seen one there. We did see several at Colorado National Monument which is epic near Grand Junction. And if you go there also go see Grand Mesa and if you like horses go see Little Book Cliffs near there also.

[@exploringcoasttocoast0203]

And if traveling between Grand Junction and Denver you might want to stop in Rifle CO to see the state park there and pack a lunch to eat behind the water fall there. In Marble CO you will find marble that was mined to use in the bldg the Lincoln Memorial (Wash DC) was built with- and if you do go there e sure to eat the BBQ.

[@jasonhildreth5090]

Hey Guys! I just found your show this morning and have watched several episodes. I love it! When you come to the southeast, check out Hunting Island Campground near historical Beaufort, SC. I think y'all would really like it!

[@exploringcoasttocoast0203]

Yes Palo Duro is seriously hot hot, being a canyon, in the summer.

[@jrcriner6542]

It’s Friday afternoon and I’m just getting to watch. Have you ever had critters steal your shoes leaving them outside at night

[@CodyandKellie]

No

[@jrcriner6542]

I’ve had raccoons raid my camp at night and break into my cooler. Nearly cleaned me out of food

[@paintingsbyjimhall]

Hello Cody and Kelli from Albuquerque NM

[@3smoke]

You should read American Serengeti: The Last Big Animals of the Great Plains Book by Dan Flores. You are in the middle or this great discussion.

[@gaylenealis7268]

I love Palo Duro canyon! Make sure you go to Cap Rock Canyon as well at some point!

[@gaylenealis7268]

I love hiking to the light house/ castle rock. You can climb up to the top of the “ castle”!

[@stellagates9014]

I adore your guys video! What a great cook you are, young lady!

[@RicG.]

Would love to know the back story or inside joke to the ongoing reference to "prunes". 😎

[@jackiejonas3377]

Please!! Before you put on the boots left outside in the morning~~ SHAKE OUT YOUR BOOTS~~ you never know what's "sleeping" in them!!

[@mariantabaksmith6557]

That's what I thought

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

That's was a set-up. Staged.

[@rollastoney]

Damn I haven’t seen hank the cow dog since I was a small child.

[@bradshutler9356]

When you become old like me staying up until 7pm mountain time to watch another Dome Life adventure is an adventure of it's own.

[@cindibaker4341]

Same

[@doowael]

I have the same Coleman oven, except mine has a gap on the left side of the top. Uninteresting tidbit. :-)

[@kenbell5841]

Hi guys, I'm sure you have mentioned it so forgive me, but what are the of your tent and cots? For two people, we have a Core 10 x 9 tent that has a 10 x 5 screen porch. So we can keep some gear, etc. in the 'porch' but are now switching to cots and I'm afraid to go too big. The tent is a straight wall, not a dome, but still want to leave space on each side of the cots (pushed together) without any chance of moisture inside or out. So... how big would you go? We'd like wide and one camper is 6'4". Right now, I'm limiting the width to 30-33" inches wide, each. 120" wide tent less 60-66" cots leave only 34-40", or 17-20" on each side. I'm being timid and anal I know, but thought I'd ask. Enjoy being a part of your travels!

[@douglaskaiser5374]

Need to make it to cap rock canyon state park one day

[@commonsense246]

Miss Arkansas...wouldn't anyone? Ha Ha!

[@jrcriner6542]

I’m over 50 and still don’t like grapefruit lol

[@ritawilson8762]

What are the best months to Kayak Camp at Lake Quachita?

[@billmccullough2323]

As long as it isn't too cold for your comfort zone, GO!!! Perhaps start in March and go through late October to middle of November. No reservations to make or cost to go. Find a spot and pitch your tent.

[@ritawilson8762]

@@billmccullough2323 thank you. I noticed some islands were numbered. Do you have a favorite?

[@billmccullough2323]

@@ritawilson8762 It has been awhile since I have camped on an island. The things to look for is not too far away from the shore line in case the weather gets bad or the wind gets strong. A gravel beach is nice to park kayaks on and make loading and unloading easy. Pay attention to the wind, and camp away from the wind. That way whatever trees are there will be a windbreak. That will help protect your tent, campfire and be more comfortable. Check out Buckville and Avant areas. Those are free camp areas and I believe there are some islands very close by and leave you the option of not paddling to an island if conditions become unfavorable. If you have more questions contact me on Messenger. I will be very glad to answer questions there and be considerate to Cody and Kelly and not clog up their vlog.

[@stickerman8816]

When will you all be arriving at Cadron Creek?

[@CodyandKellie]

Friday

[@stickerman8816]

@@CodyandKellie 10 4. We will be there between 10 and 12 on Friday. Where's the best place to camp at that Campground? Never been there before.

[@abernard]

Great video as usual and while the shots are great I do miss Kellie talking us through each step of the recipe.