Parks’ Centennial Time Capsule moves on to Palo Duro Canyon

  • 100 YEARS OF PARKS HISTORY The Centennial Time Capsule, crafted from pecan trees at Mother Neff State Park, weighs more than 300 pounds and is now on its way to the Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The capsule holds more than 100 objects, each representing a park or program within the state park system. | COURTESY PHOTO
    100 YEARS OF PARKS HISTORY The Centennial Time Capsule, crafted from pecan trees at Mother Neff State Park, weighs more than 300 pounds and is now on its way to the Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The capsule holds more than 100 objects, each representing a park or program within the state park system. | COURTESY PHOTO

    The Centennial Time Capsule, which encompasses 100 years of Texas State Parks history, is on the move once again, as it roams the Lone Star State for 50 years on a quest to be displayed at every park. This time, it is moving to Palo Duro Canyon State Park after its recent stop over the winter at Davis Mountains State Park.

    The time capsule houses one object from every state park and support program…