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Palo Duro Mouse LbNA #5150 (ARCHIVED)

Owner:Silver Eagle Supporter Verified
Plant date:Jul 25, 2003
Location:
City:Canyon
County:Randall
State:Texas
Boxes:1
Found by: Leapin' Lizards
Last found:Dec 28, 2003
Status:FF
Last edited:Jul 25, 2003
Terrain Difficulty: Moderate (slight hills, 1.5 miles RT)
Status: retired (09/04/05)


The Palo Duro Mouse letterbox is located in Palo Duro State Park, the "Grand Canyon Of Texas". The canyon is approximately 120 miles long, 20 miles wide, and 800 feet deep. Early Spanish Explorers are believed to have discovered the area and dubbed the canyon "Palo Duro", which is Spanish for "hard wood", in reference to the abundant mesquite and juniper trees. Due to diverse habitats, Palo Duro Canyon contains many species of wildlife, including the rare Texas Horned Lizard and Palo Duro Mouse, which is found in only three counties in the world, all in Texas. Camping is available and activities include hiking, horseback riding and the Texas Musical Drama, which is a presentation of Texas culture in the beautiful Pioneer Amphitheater.

Directions:
The park is located east of Canyon on State Highway 217. From Amarillo, take I27 south to State Highway 217, then go east 8 miles.

Clues:
Park at the Lighthouse trail and walk for about .75 mile to a bench on the left. If you come to a green stake saying "2 miles to Lighthouse" you have gone too far. From the bench, walk to the left (south) on a small side path for 15 steps. Look to the right (west) for a juniper bush about 5 steps from the trail. In the crotch of the bush at its base under some rocks is the box. Please re-cover well. Now continue on the trail for a view of the Lighthouse.