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On the Road with Michael – Home Again
This is the final entry in my series about my time with Michael Wallis on the Midwest leg of his book tour for, “The Best Land Under Heaven: The Donner Party in the Age of Manifest Destiny“. If you’ve missed … Continue reading
Posted in Michael Wallis, Missouri, Route 66, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Best Land Under Heaven, book tour, bridge, Donner Party, Illinois, Michael Wallis, Missouri, neon, Pacific, road trip, roadside, route 66, sign, Springfield, truss bridge
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On the Road with Michael – The Best Land Under Heaven
(other installments of this series here) Tuesday, the final full day of my journey with Michael Wallis. We got off to an early start since we had a drive to Illinois first thing. Before we even left St Louis, though, … Continue reading
Posted in Illinois, Michael Wallis, Route 66, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged author, Best Land Under Heaven, catholic, courthouse, Cozy Dog, Donner Party, gas station, highway, Illinois, Land of Lincoln, Michael Wallis, Mother Road, Our Lady, road trip, roadside, route 66, Soulsby, Springfield, travel
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On the Road with Michael – St Louis III
Our last day in St Louis served as a bridge between the Route 66 world that Michael Wallis is so associated with and the western history that serves as the backbone of his literary output. It included a literal bridge, … Continue reading
Posted in Michael Wallis, Missouri, Route 66, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Best Land Under Heaven, bridge, Chain of Rocks, Donner Party, historic, Illinois, Left Bank Books, Missouri, Mother Road, route 66, span, St. Louis
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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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