Found this gorgeous mural a couple of years ago on a building in Seligman, Arizona on Route 66. Headed that way today! Follow the fun.
Tag: road trip
Starting at the end…
I’m not big on symbolism, but it does seem appropriate to start this Route 66 pilgrimage at the End of the Trail (not just because I live at the End of the country, but…you know…because I’m starting over…end of one career/start of another…). Getting laid off has triggered this…I’m going to call it a mid-life adventure…for me. I’m fighting every instinct I have, which are telling me to stay home, don’t spend money and find a new job. I know it’s not the most responsible thing to do, but throwing the dog and my camera in the car and just taking off seems so…right. And unavoidable. We’ll see.
It’s also kind of poetic to begin this journey on Independence Day.
Stay tuned.
Everybody Loves A Road Trip
I’m using Roadtrippers, too. It’s a great hybrid of trip reviews and maps, despite a few hurdles. There’s a little learning curve (hint: add stuff not on the map to your bucket list, then add to your trip), but it’s fairly easy to get started. It includes LOTS of fun, quirky roadside attractions. I just wish it had calendar/date functionality so it could generate a complete itinerary.
–obsessive hobbyist
Well, almost everybody loves a road trip, in fact in the U.S. at least 80% of travel and tourism is by motor vehicle. A newly launched website/app called Roadtrippers is designed to help travelers plan road trips while eschewing generic chains and mundane attractions. Like a hybrid between Yelp and Mapquest, Roadtrippers combines mapping, travel guides, and gps functionality into a single simple and intuitive interface that syncs across web and mobile platforms. It offers a wide selection of places to stay, food choices and cultural attractions for vehicle-based travelers. Plan a route, explore sightseeing options, flag pit stops, find entertainment and custom itineraries. And, it’s all free.
Mohawk Mini-Mart
Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com
From the days before this was politically incorrect, I guess! This is an old section of Route 66 in the Mojave Desert — a tiny town called Oro Grande that’s basically just a couple of cool antique stores, an operational mini-mart (not this one), and a pizza joint.
Ice Cold Drinks…
Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com
I’m sure to need some of those when I take off next week on my Route 66 SUMMER cruise! This photo is from a trip last year to Amboy, California, home of the iconic (isn’t everything on Route 66 iconic??) Roy’s Cafe & Motel. (& Gas).
MORE PHOTOS HERE — http://obsessivehobbyist.smugmug.com/Travel/Route-66-California/29595252_5D2kPc
“Sleep in a Teepee”
The famous Wigwam Motel on Route 66 in Rialto, California, which asks the universal question, “Have you slept in a teepee lately?”
It’s exactly what I’m hoping to do when I take off for my West to East Route 66 pilgrimage next week! Join the Journey by following me here — I’ll post daily photos and all the adventures Colby the Wonder Dog and I run into in my Lil Red Prius.
Rialto, California, http://wigwammotel.com/
Each of the Wigwam Motels (only 2 of the original 7 remain) is independently owned, and this one in Rialto is immaculately maintained and pristine. The grounds are beautiful, with some interesting historic displays — signs, old cars. The teepees are necessarily small, but surprisingly not claustrophobic. Anyway, you’ll want to throw open your door and join the community of other teepee travellers for the evening. When we were visiting, it was almost sunset when we arrived and there were kids on skateboards out in the parking lot and running around the grounds, just like a cul-de-sac! The small motel lobby/gift shop has fun Route 66 memorabilia and books for sale. It was completely charming.
No Vacancy…
I’m getting ready to head out on a major Route 66 trip in a couple of weeks, from Santa Monica to Missouri (at least…maybe further). Have been going through all my California Route 66 pix. This is the old Henning Motel next to the Bagdad Cafe (the one from the movie) in Newberry Springs — the middle of the Mojave Desert. Long ago deserted.
Remembering winter (but lovin’ summer!)…
America
Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com
Route 66 — Ludlow, California
Road trip…road trip…road trip…
Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com
Route 66 in the Mojave Desert, just outside of Ludlow, California
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