Best Date in West Texas: Sunset and Red Rocks

By Nicole Casperson Just two hours north of Lubbock’s flat and dusty landscape, majestic red rocks crisscrossed by erosion lines rise against the Texas sky. This is the “Grand Canyon of Texas,” the second largest canyon in North America. Formed by the Red River, Palo Duro Canyon opened as a state park on July 4, 1934. Early […]

Thanksgiving At The Grand Canyon

If anyone has yet to make Thanksgiving plans or are looking for an escape to avoid consuming hundreds of calories worth of turkey and stuffing, Tech’s Outdoor Pursuit Center may be a savior. The OPC is inviting students and faculty to ditch the traditional Thanksgiving and join them on a six-day adventure to the Grand […]