The only thing to know upfront is that the drive down into the canyon is very steep for about a mile, 10% grade. Also, the park locks the gate after hours, so you have to arrive during office hours. We go at least once a year and also visit Caprock Canyons state park, which is further out in the middle of nowhere. Both are worth the drive, though.
We lived in Dallas (twice), and have experienced the Texas winds. In winter, when the “blue northers” blew in, the saying was that “There’s nothing between Texas and Canada but two barbed-wire fences, and one of them is down.” The Texas wind can be brutal for sure. And BTW, that is one healthy tumbleweed specimen. ~James
We still have to visit Texas for we only cruised there on I10 heading east. Our 2014 winter will be in the second biggest state in the USA but not looking forward to the high winds. We hope we can pass by the Cadillac ranch, those are cook exchibits
Aren’t there just? We’ve seen loads and missed more than that as I can see from other blogs such as yours. Two circuits around the U.S. weren’t enough.
The day we visited Cadillac Ranch the wind was blowing so hard we could barely stand upright. What a shame about all those paint cans scattered about and the vandalism of such a unique landmark.
Ruth from At Home on the Road
The Cadillac Ranch was one of the big highlights of our Route 66 road trip a couple of years ago. Did you also see the Bug Ranch (same deal, but with VW Beetles)?
Mine too, Nancy! It was my second date with my now husband…and we’re still on it. Ha! Our first date was a week long and we’re just over six years on our second. As you can see in our picture, no littering at all…everyone was very respectful!
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Yes, this is our West Texas, wind and all! If you are back in this area, be sure to check out Palo Duro Canyon State Park. It is a beautiful place!
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Looks fantastic! I don’t know why we didn’t stay there instead of in an open field with the tumbleweeds.
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The only thing to know upfront is that the drive down into the canyon is very steep for about a mile, 10% grade. Also, the park locks the gate after hours, so you have to arrive during office hours. We go at least once a year and also visit Caprock Canyons state park, which is further out in the middle of nowhere. Both are worth the drive, though.
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Thanks for the tip. 10% is v. v. steep!
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We lived in Dallas (twice), and have experienced the Texas winds. In winter, when the “blue northers” blew in, the saying was that “There’s nothing between Texas and Canada but two barbed-wire fences, and one of them is down.” The Texas wind can be brutal for sure. And BTW, that is one healthy tumbleweed specimen. ~James
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Like the saying! Made me laugh! And, yes, TW was huge. Never seen one like that before or since.
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We still have to visit Texas for we only cruised there on I10 heading east. Our 2014 winter will be in the second biggest state in the USA but not looking forward to the high winds. We hope we can pass by the Cadillac ranch, those are cook exchibits
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Well enjoy your Florida winter first! 😉
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Ooooh, what a cool exhibit!
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Quite a strange thing to see sticking Cadillacs sticking up out of a field in the middle of nowhere.
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Love the tumbleweed at your doorstep! Now you know that you’re really in Texas!
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It was a surprise in the morning to say the least!
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I’ve had my fair share of battles with wind and tumbleweeds. There sure are some interesting sights around this country!
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Aren’t there just? We’ve seen loads and missed more than that as I can see from other blogs such as yours. Two circuits around the U.S. weren’t enough.
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The day we visited Cadillac Ranch the wind was blowing so hard we could barely stand upright. What a shame about all those paint cans scattered about and the vandalism of such a unique landmark.
Ruth from At Home on the Road
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We thought it was only the layers of paint that were holding the cars up. But yes, they could have taken their empties with them.
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I think your right. Rust couldn’t survive in that environment.
Ruth from At Home on the Road
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🙂
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The Cadillac Ranch was one of the big highlights of our Route 66 road trip a couple of years ago. Did you also see the Bug Ranch (same deal, but with VW Beetles)?
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Mine too, Nancy! It was my second date with my now husband…and we’re still on it. Ha! Our first date was a week long and we’re just over six years on our second. As you can see in our picture, no littering at all…everyone was very respectful!
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How awesome!
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No we didn’t. Got to back now.
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It was my favorite as I was driving a Beetle at the time. 🙂
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How cool!
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If you enjoy State Parks take a peek at Caprock Canyon just south east of Amarillo. to has beautiful canyons and a wild bison herd.
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Thanks Sheila. We do like state parks. The Cadillac Ranch isn’t exactly the pride of America is it?
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