About four miles east of Crosbyton is a safety rest area that is more like a state park than anything else. Nestled among sandstone boulders and tall cottonwood trees, Silver Falls Park has long ...

As towns, such as Crosbyton and short-lived Emma and Estacado, appeared, villagers also made good use of Silver Falls for retreats, picnics and a good break from the monotony of High Plains life.