![]() ![]() Native plant life has mostly been replaced by grazing vegetation that feeds the herds of cattle dotting the landscape. ![]() On this stretch of road that extends from the Northwest Texas State line down to Amarillo, you’ll pass through geography ranging from grasslands to high plains. Surprise detours put it in the first category, so we exited our original plan and turned onto old Route 66 following signs for Cadillac Ranch. But a road trip is either a modern adventure, or a slow way to get from point to point. We had been driving for 12 hours, making good time through Texas on Highway 287 South heading towards the Mexican border when Spencer told me he had a “surprise detour.” The sun was setting on a long day and we were running low on snacks, so I was reluctant. Cadillac Ranch on Rt 66 Strange Art in the Texas Desert ![]()
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