Two Views of the CanyonI’ve just finished Courtney Bond’s account of visiting Palo Duro Canyon [“The Big Overlook: Palo Duro,” May 2026]. I’m torn between wanting more people to know about one of my most beloved places and wanting to keep it forever to myself. I grew up in that park, going with my mom and dad for turkey watching, hiking the shady trails along the river, and riding the now defunct Sad Monkey Railroad.I’m in San Antonio now, but I visited last year as a memorial to my parents, whom I lost unexpectedly in the past two years. The canyon welcomed me back with its sparkling gypsum, and I was flooded with beautiful memories at every water crossing.My only critique would be that this…
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