amarillo chamber of commerce - HPN Books

Traveling on the Llano Estacadois an experience where an infinite sky andimmeasurable landscape envelopes the traveler with majesty.PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF THE AMARILLO CONVENTION AND VISITOR COUNCIL.Settlement of the Texas Panhandle, withAmarillo at the center, was brought aboutby harnessing water, wind, and dust. Thoseelements color the landscape in such a uniqueway, that the sunrises and sunsets Amarilloansenjoy each day are distinctively magnificent.Morning skies are often luminous transitionsfrom ebony, to purple, to a radiant crimsonthat can be seen from the city and for milesacross the prairie. From silver shimmersbehind cloud layers, to brilliant orange andred streaks, the sunsets are a perfect backdropfor day-end relaxation and reflection. Thereare many reasons why the people of theAmarillo believe themselves to be fortunate todwell on the Llano Estacado, but most will saythat one of the best reasons is the privilege ofwaking up to wonderful sunrises, marvelingat dazzling sunsets, and being enveloped bythe majestic big sky.AMARILLO - Faces, Places & Open Spaces178