Guardians of the Red Rock: Bison Return to Caprock Canyons

In the rugged heart of the Texas Panhandle, the landscape feels a little more “right” today. After their annual roundup, the Official Texas State Bison Herd has been released back into the sprawling 15,000 acres of Caprock Canyons State Park outside Quitaque.

Seeing these shaggy icons roam the red rock terrain isn’t just a photo opportunity; it is a brush with living history. These animals are the …