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"Texas" Outdoor drama in Palo Duro Canyon near Canyon
BORO) discovered huge camp of Comanches in the canyon. The Indians had
broken from their reservations and were menacing a wide area. Achieving
surprise, troops quickly overran the village and captured some 1,400 horses.
The Indians fled to strong points in canyon. In master stroke of tactics
Mackenzie did not try to dislodge Indians, but burned village and slaugh-
tered most of the horses. Without shelter, provisions or the vital mobility of
their horses, the proud plains warriors had no choice but to plod back to
their reservations in Oklahoma,
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum-On campus of West Texas State
A&M Univ.; honors pioneers of Texas' colorful past. Entrance doors orna-
mented with historic brands; fascinating Old West exhibits include chuck
wagon, extensive gun collection, prehistoric fossils and wildlife. Other
collections show prehistoric Indian cultures, archaeology and Frank Reaugh"Sad Monkey" Train ride in Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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R con zCollection of Southwestern Art.
Don Harrington Petroleum Wing,
opened 1986, incorporates latest in
exhibit design and museum interpreta-
tion. Geology, underground tool and
oil field displays give viewer feeling of
"being there." Open Mon. - Sat.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (6 p.m. June - Aug.),
Sun. and holidays (except
Thanksgiving, Christmas and the
day before, and New Year's Day)
1 - 6 p.m.
Pioneer Amphitheatre-Setting for "TEXAS," spectacular outdoor drama
by Paul Green, presented nightly except Sundays from late June through late
Aug. Located in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, backdropped by 600-foot cliff.
Cowboys, Indians, and settlers move over huge stage; riders spotlighted on
cliffside trails, stereo music echoes through the canyon. Nationally acclaimed
,how begins at 8:30 p.m. CDT. Barbecue dinner (fee) served nightly before
Vow. Separate admission for the park and show, but free park admission
r 5:30 p.m. for those attending show. All seats reserved; advance reserva-
'ns advisable. Canyon nights are cool even in midsummer, and a wrap is
.mmended. Tickets available at theatre, also at "TEXAS" Information
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