Amarillo has a number of natural attractions near the city. The Palo Duro Canyon State Park is the second largest canyon system behind the Grand Canyon in the United States, and is located just south of Amarillo.
Each year, during the third week of September, the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo has brought participants from Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas to Amarillo since 1921. On the Tri-State Exposition grounds, the Amarillo National Center is a special events center for events ranging from national equestrian competitions to motor sports and rodeos. The World Championship Ranch Rodeo is held every November in the Amarillo Civic Center, and Amarillo hosts the annual World Championship Chuckwagon Roundup the first weekend in June.
The indoor football team Amarillo Dusters and the Central Hockey League hockey team Amarillo Gorillas both play in the Amarillo Civic Center. Amarillo's minor league baseball team, Amarillo Dillas of the United League Baseball, plays its home games in the Potter County Memorial Stadium.
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