Texas Panhandle at a Glance
The Texas Panhandle is so named because it protrudes at the top of the state,
much like the handle of a pot or pan. Home to the northernmost counties in Texas,
the landscape on the Panhandle is dominated by agriculture and petroleum. Visitors
to this area of Texas have a variety of experiences waiting to be discovered,
such as Adobe
Walls, an ancient Spanish trading post that is today a contemporary historical
attraction. A full one quarter of the Panhandle is known as the Llano Estacado,
which represents one of the largest expanses of flat land in the world. The town
of Lubbock can be found on the
Llano Estacado, and is well known locally as the birthplace of early rock and
roller Buddy Holly. The Lake
Meredith National Recreation Area near Amarillo
is another favored destination on the Panhandle, popular with anglers and campers
seeking to enjoy some of the boundless Texas outdoors.
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