PALO DURO LAND, 2: The cost of beauty is worth it for the 
view ... we will tell you what we mean on Passport to Texas.

Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife

What would you pay for a breathtaking view? Last year a 
coalition that included The Trust for Public Land and 
Texas Parks and Wildlife, purchased nearly three 
thousand acres of land, providing almost six miles of 
scenic cliffs, along Palo Duro Canyon State Park's 
northeastern edge. 

We did have some acquisition money that was set aside by the 
legislature -- about a million and a half dollars that was 
dedicated to expanding Palo Duro Canyon State Park. :09

Randy Ferris is Park Superintendent, and says the one and 
a half million dollars was only part of what was needed to 
ensure this unobstructed view of nature. 

Added to that was some money from the Trust for Public land, 
uh, some other donors, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife 
foundation, we were able to put together the sum that the 
owners would settle on and we were able to acquire the entire 
piece. :12

During tough economic times, one might question 
spending so much money on "a view." 

Like Will Rogers said -- They don't make land anymore. You have 
to buy it while it's on the market. There are other opportunities, 
and there is certainly competition for this land. But, when you 
have an ecosystem as unique as Palo Duro Canyon, it's 
something that absolutely has to be protected -- for not only our 
generation, but for many yet to come. :17

Find a link to Palo Duro Canyon State Park at 
passporttotexas.org.

That's our show ... For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm 
Cecilia Nasti.




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