Once known as Tierra Blanca Water Conservation Project, the lake now holds very little water but refuge about 12 miles west continues to draw visitors on its interpretive walking trail and 4,5-mile auto interpretive trail. Activities include picnicking, sightseeing, birding, nature study, photography, and campsites with tables, grills - no water or electricity. Open daily 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Refuge headquarters 3 miles south of Umbarger on FM, i68. On the tabletop expanse of the Texas High Plains, a branch of the Red River has carved tile incredible spires and pinnacles of Palo Duro.
Walls plunge a thousand feet to the canyon floor, exposing brilliant multicolored strata.
Admission, Within this park is a historical marker citing the last great Indian battle in Texas . Colonoel Mackenzie had the advantage of achieving surprise. His troops quickly overran the village and captured some 1,400 horses. The Indians fled to strong points in the wild canyon. 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 and spend the rest of their days in captivity.