Roadside Attractions – Klamath, California to Gold Beach, Oregon

October 11, 2015January 6, 2022Leave a comment

75 miles
Gas $2.75/gallon (thank you, Oregon!)
Pacific Reef Inn, Gold Beach
$99/night + $20 pet fee
Oceanfront room with full ocean view and private patio

Photo by Stephanie Roberts, ObsessiveHobbyist.com

Before cruising out of Klamath (minus several $$$ left behind in the Redwood Casino), I cruised through town. Whenever I’m in redwood country I feel compelled to drive through a tree. It’s not PC, I know, but you kinda have to admire the business model, at least. All day long, Jewel at Tour Thru Tree (I think Drive-Thru Tree was already taken) sits there (or goes to the post office and leaves a note), collecting $5. And there can’t be much maintenance on a 785-year-old tree.

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December 24, 2014Leave a comment

If he looks guilty, it’s because he just shook his Santa until his beard fell off! Merry Christmas Eve!!!

Panda don’t care…

December 17, 2014Leave a comment

Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com

Day 2 — Kingman to Albuquerque

December 16, 2014October 3, 2019Leave a comment

475 miles
Gas $2.23/gallon in Gallup, New Mexico

Couldn’t resist stopping at a couple of my fave places along Route 66 today. I adore Seligman, revived most-recently by Disney’s “Cars” franchise. And you are not allowed to bypass the Jackrabbit Trading Post without stopping for a pic…

Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com

Panda don’t care

Day 1 — Carmel to Kingman

December 16, 2014January 22, 2021Leave a comment

600 miles
Gas $2.66/gallon in Kingman (woohoo!) (I’ll just keep driving)
Raining when I left Carmel, but I out-drove it! This is a quick trip back to Missouri for Christmas, so I’m not stopping as much as I usually do. To be honest, I’m still processing the photos from last year’s Route 66 pilgrimage, so this time I’ll just post the drive-by’s and the iPhone pix…