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Past the urban sprawls and into the open, the Texas Panhandle offers travelers an insight into what is traditionally thought to be the Texan way of life. Windmills on dusty fields and herds of cattle are sights often seen, maintaining a landscape and cultural context that existed over a hundred years ago. The ranching and cowboy haven is a getaway for those looking to escape the city crowds and explore the back country of the Lone Star State.
Geography
The Panhandle is the northwest corner of the state bordering Oklahoma to the north and east and New Mexico to the west. This region is noted for having very hot and dry summers while also having freezing cold winters with the occasional blizzard. The majority of the Panhandle is constructed of country roads and ranch roads which pass through the sparse rural towns as well as ghost towns. Aside from Palo Duro Canyon, this region of Texas is mainly consisted of flat, dusty plains. The Panhandle can be subdivided into four different regions.
High Plains: Northwestern portion of the Panhandle with an endless horizon of sky and flat surface. This region has one of the lowest population densities in the United States.