Quanah Parker - Garza County

        Following the Texas Plains trail, I traveled to Garza County.  I went to Post, Lake Allen Henry, and Crosbyton, all before returning home.   Although my primary target was to photograph the Quanah Parker roadside arrows, I discovered a historically rich area with many hidden treasures.  Take a look at some of my favorite photos of my adventure.      

Oil rigs are a fixture on the South Plains.  In the winter, the golden grass draws great
contrast to the black oil rig in the clear blue sky.  

The wide open plains create a beautiful site, even in the dead of winter.
Taken from a road side park on Highway 84, it's a true representation of West Texas.

Sitting at a road side park on Highway 84, this representation of Texas
stands tall and proud in the West Texas sky.

Along the way, I came across three Quanah Parker arrows.  Lying between the oil rigs and wind turbines two Quanah Parker Trail arrows are standing in Post.  The first arrow sits beside the historic Garza County Museum.  

The second arrow is just outside of the Terrace Cemetery. 

There is also a Quanah Parker arrow standing in Crosbyton, TX.

 The rich downtown of Post is easily remembered through its history and unique locations.  From Old Post High school, to the Christmas store that is open year round, downtown Post is a beautiful, historical, and interesting place. 

J. Cruse Christmas Gallery is a store that sells only Christmas decorations and accessories.
Open year round, the Christmas Gallery has been featured on Texas Country Reporter
 and is located on Post's main street.  

And even in the dry state that West Texas typically sits in water can be found just around the corner to complete the beauty that is West Texas.

It is my hope that these photos show the some of the beauty, history, and even future of West Texas.  And, as you are driving through West Texas, and across the Texas Plains Trail, be sure to slow down, look around, and discover the story of your surroundings. 

Although West Texas may be flat, the area is the home to some of the most beautiful sunsets.