No news since the last update. Except that Vegas has been added to our trip out west. Woot! I’ve never been – if anyone has advice on what to see/do while there (other than the mind-numbingly obvious), let us know!
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Rhys Martin is an author and photographer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. His love of travel was awakened in 2009 when he sold all of his possessions and left the country. For ten months, he lived out of a backpack and explored southeast Asia and Europe. When he returned home, it was with fresh eyes for his home state. As he drove the back roads of Oklahoma, Rhys discovered the significance of historic Route 66 to the greater American story. He has traveled all 2,448 miles of the Mother Road and continues to seek out the quiet Main Streets of the Midwest. Rhys's travel writing and photography has been featured in numerous publications, including Tulsa People Magazine, This Land Press, ROUTE Magazine, Nimrod Journal, The Oklahoman and Tulsa World. He wrote the book Lost Restaurants of Tulsa, which features the stories of nearly 50 iconic eating establishments from the city's past. He has also been a contributing author to multiple Route 66-based travel and history books. Rhys is the President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and serves on multiple boards and commissions related to the Mother Road and its upcoming Centennial in 2026. He loves to connect with people and share his experiences. View all posts by rhysfunk
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Las Vegas is home to the pinball museum. All sort of classics line up and plugged in. Bring a roll of quarters.
There’s *tons* to do in Vegas. I just spent a week there back in October, and of that week, maybe 2 hours was spent gambling.Hoover Dam is impressive regardless, but when you behold it and realize it was built 70+ years ago, you’re floored.The Atomic Testing Museum is a poignant, editorial-free archive of those moments that ushered in the Atomic Age and punctuated the latter half of the 20th century. If you have a spare hour, you can see all of it, though I was there for three, and still felt like I left a lot behind.The Flamingo has a neat bird habitat that’s worth seeing if you have the time.The forum shops by Caesar’s Palace make for fun browsing, but if your time in Vegas is short, there are lots of better ways to spend your time.There’s lots of great food to be found, just about anywhere you turn.I could go on, but I won’t. You two take care of yourselves, enjoy your trip, be safe, see lots, live much, love more, and give me a holler when you get back–you’re missed.
Brett S?? Smiley?! Awwww, I miss you! Thanks for the suggestions. 😀