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We're about to leave Texas for a full year on the road — so before we commit to that, we ran a shorter version first. Eight days, two Texas canyons, one RV, and the radios that come with us everywhere. This is Episode 1 of Parks on the Road: our burn-in trip to Caprock Canyons and Palo Duro Canyon, and an honest look at what living this way actually feels like. Not the version you plan in your head. The real one.
⏱️ Timestamps
0:56 — The quick version (if you're new)
1:43 — Loading up and heading out
2:45 — Abilene State Park
3:31 — Caprock Canyons State Park
5:06 — Caprock POTA activation
7:05 — Caprock highlights (and wildlife)
8:03 — Palo Duro Canyon State Park
9:19 — Hiking the Lighthouse trail
9:53 — Texas Outdoor Musical (and a grilling mishap)
11:35 — Palo Duro POTA activation
12:40 — What we learned (and what we'd change)
14:22 — Conclusion
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