Cactus bloom in Palo Duro Canyon State Park. ©2012 Michael Schumacher
Mountains bikers negotiate Lighthouse trail while racing in Palo Duro Canon State Park. ©2012 Michael Schumacher
Lighthouse Peak is Palo Duro Canyon State Park’s signature rock formation. The 310-foot high Hoodoo has been designated a National Natural Landmark. Hoodoos consist of relatively soft rock topped by harder, less easily eroded stone that protects each column from the elements. ©2012 Michael Schumacher
Scenic view looking south down the Palo Duro Canyon at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.  ©2012 Michael Schumacher
Lighthouse Peak is Palo Duro Canyon State Park’s signature rock formation. The 310-foot high Hoodoo has been designated a National Natural Landmark. Hoodoos consist of relatively soft rock topped by harder, less easily eroded stone that protects each column from the elements. ©2012 Michael Schumacher
The muddy waters of the Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River flows through Palo Duro Canyon State Park as giant cottwood trees show their color.  ©2012 Michael Schumacher
A native Palo Duro Canyon lizard suns itself near Castle Peak in Palo Duro Canyon State Park. ©2012 Michael Schumacher
A lone lizard suns on a rock near Capital Peak in Palo Duro Canyon State Park. This is the Common collared lizard or mountain boomer as he is called in Oklahoma where it is the official state reptile. It kinda looks like an Okie!  ©2012 Michael Schumacher
Lighthouse Peak is Palo Duro Canyon State Park’s signature rock formation. The 310-foot high Hoodoo has been designated a National Natural Landmark. Hoodoos consist of relatively soft rock topped by harder, less easily eroded stone that protects each column from the elements. ©2012 Michael Schumacher
Mountains bikers negotiate Lighthouse trail while racing in Palo Duro Canon State Park. ©2012 Michael Schumacher
Mountains bikers negotiate Lighthouse trail while racing in Palo Duro Canon State Park. ©2012 Michael Schumacher
Mountains bikers negotiate Lighthouse trail while racing in Palo Duro Canon State Park. ©2012 Michael Schumacher
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