Palo Duro Canyon State Park Quiz

What is the length of Palo Duro Canyon?

• 120 miles

• 150 miles

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

What is a hoodoo?

• A rock formation

• A type of bird

• A plant species

• A type of snake

Which of the following animals is a threatened species in Palo Duro Canyon?

• Golden-fronted woodpecker

• Wild turkey

• Palo Duro mouse

• Western meadowlark

Which bird can be seen year-round in Palo Duro Canyon?

• Mississippi kite

• Bullock’s oriole

• Painted bunting

• Golden-fronted woodpecker

What is the Spanish meaning of 'Palo Duro'?

• Hard wood

• High plains

• Deep canyon

• Long river

Which tree is NOT commonly found in Palo Duro Canyon?

• Maple

• Mesquite

• Cottonwood

• Juniper

What is the depth of Palo Duro Canyon?

• 600 feet

• 800 feet

• 500 feet

• 1000 feet

Which animal in the Palo Duro Canyon is part of the official State Longhorn Herd?

• Longhorn cattle

• Bobcat

• Coyote

• Texas horned lizard

What type of ecosystem is found on the rim of Palo Duro Canyon?

• Rainforest

• Shortgrass prairie

• Desert

• Wetland

Which of the following is a common wildflower in Palo Duro Canyon?

• Daffodil

• Indian blanket

• Tulip

• Rose