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A Veteran Affair
As much as I like to take a road trip to a new location, it’s also nice when the scenery comes to ME. I took the day off today not so I could turn miles on an Oklahoma back-road or … Continue reading
Palace on the Prairie
It feels like it’s been a lot longer than three weeks since I’ve taken a road trip. The end of August was pretty busy: my article in Tulsa People came out, I prepped a selection of my photography for display … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Travel
Tagged 101, 101 Ranch, architecture, E.W. Marland, historic, landmark, Mansion, Marland, Marland Oil, Michael Wallis, oil, oklahoma, Ponca City, prairie, ranch, travelok
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Comanche Territory & Frontier Towns
When I have a road trip planned, it’s easier to wake up early. Granted, I don’t usually leave at 5:00 AM, but on Sunday that is what I did. I was attending a quarterly Oklahoma Route 66 Association meeting in … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Route 66, Texas, Travel
Tagged abandoned, bridge, Carnegie, cinema, Elmer, Frontier, gas station, oklahoma, Post Office, Red River, road trip, roadside, rural, small town, Stafford, Texas, theater, tire salon, travel, Vernon, Weatherford, Wichita Mountains
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Bikes and Books
On May 31st, my friend Nick came to town. He wasn’t coming through to geek out over neon signs like he did last time he entered Tulsa City Limits; he was part of a group of people experiencing Route 66 from a bicycle … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Route 66, Tulsa, Uncategorized
Tagged Best Land Under Heaven, bicycle, book release, Claremore, cyclist, diner, Donner Party, Hammett House, Michael Wallis, oklahoma, pactour, road trip, route 66, Tulsa
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Strawberry Feels
“We’re going on a secret road trip Saturday,” I told Samantha on Wednesday. She asked for a hint; I told her there was a hint in the front yard. She guessed for days. Eureka Springs? A craft show? Some obscure … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Uncategorized
Tagged Adair County, art, bbq, bridge, diner, Drive In, festival, Fort Gibson, Grand River, Kyzer, Kyzer Pop Art, local, oklahoma, Princess, Princess Drive In, road trip, small town, Stilwell, strawberry, train, travelok, truss bridge, Union Pacific
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Backroad Bridgehunting
My mother-in-law is in town this weekend. I am thankful that these visits do not come with the stereotypical hand-wringing and stress; I’m always happy when Cindy comes to town from New York. She’s a great lady. Additionally, Samantha is on … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Uncategorized
Tagged abandoned, Bill Deering, bridge, creek, ghost town, Ingalls, Noble County, oklahoma, Payne County, pony truss, road trip, rural, small town, travelok, truss bridge
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A Buzzing in the Air
Last weekend was the first (hopefully annual) NeonFest in Arcadia, Oklahoma. Several of my roadie friends decided to put on a small festival dedicated to the iconic roadside signage that has lined the Mother Road for decades. People were coming … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Route 66, Uncategorized
Tagged Alison Lamons, Arcadia, art, attractions, festival, John Hargrove, Mother Road, neon, NeonFest, OK County 66, oklahoma, road trip, roadside, route 66, signage
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