My opinion of the Cadillac Ranch is that it is a celebrity. Famous only for being famous. One can get the same ambiance by walking through a wheat field to a junk yard. Your mileage may vary.
If you are thinking about selling photos, keep in mind that the Cadillac Ranch is copyrighted, and any image that shows the Caddies buried at a angle infringes on said copyright. This from a friend on the Amarillo Convention & visitor's bureau on why they are restricted on their photos of the CR.
Again, I don't know how much time you have, but I'm sure you're aware that Caprock Canyons has its main entrance at the south at Quitaque. But it's a pretty drive down the north side of the park on
Highway 256.
You can circle the east edge of the park to get back to the south entrance via
County Road 29. It's dirt, you can do it in a car if it's dry, but a pickup is better.
There's a natural bridge/tunnel a short hike down
this trail. On this aerial, you can see the creek going under Trail J. If you follow J a little further south, you run into some interesting spots of
alabaster gypsum in the creek bottom. I might post some photos later.
Don't miss the scenic drive on highway 207 between Silverton and Claude, especially the section below the
Lake Mackenzie dam.
If you're into history at all, read up on
The Red River War, as you'll be all over the battle area.
In Tulia, eat at El Camino restaurant, get at least one chile relleno.
Don't know where you're staying, but there are two pretty new hotels near the WTAMU campus.
LinkeroonieFat Boys has good BBQ, don't take credit cards. Feldman's is a good all-around (American Food) restaurant, and Pepitos is our good local Mexican Food.
Sayak's Thai is best in town, especially if you like Asian.
The PPH Museum is one of the best regional museums in the United States. A good alternative if the weather is too bad for the Canyon.
Anything else, let me know.
EDIT:Old thread with a bunch of PD Canyon links to info and pictures.
[This message has been edited by CanyonAg77 (edited 10/25/2013 4:39p).]