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Sucker Day

For nearly 70 years, the town of Wetumka, OK has held an annual festival called Sucker Day. It's an odd name for a celebration, and it has a colorful story. It inspired me to take a little trip to Hughes County and explore a little more of the Sooner State. Here's the story of Sucker … Continue reading Sucker Day →

rhysfunk Oklahoma, Travel, Uncategorized 1 Comment September 29, 2018September 30, 2018 3 Minutes

Texas Welcomes the World

Last weekend, I took a trip west to the Texas Panhandle. It was finally time for Texas Welcomes the World, the 2018 International Route 66 Festival! It had been a long time since I'd seen many of my roadie friends and I was excited to attend my first "official" International Route 66 Festival. I arrived in … Continue reading Texas Welcomes the World →

rhysfunk Route 66, Texas, Travel, Uncategorized Leave a comment July 17, 2018July 17, 2018 4 Minutes

No Place like Dome

Back in 2011, I had my very first public exhibit of my photography.  I set up a single table at the Blue Dome Arts Festival and sat under my brand-new tent, eager to share the stories behind the photos I'd selected.  I had a pair of canvas prints made and a selection of photos from … Continue reading No Place like Dome →

rhysfunk Route 66, Tulsa Leave a comment May 24, 2017 2 Minutes

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 diner in the middle of nowhere?  Nothing seemed to tie to the front yard, though. … Continue reading Strawberry Feels →

rhysfunk Oklahoma, Uncategorized Leave a comment May 13, 2017May 13, 2017 4 Minutes

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 from all over the US to check it out! Arcadia is a town of ~250 and … Continue reading A Buzzing in the Air →

rhysfunk Oklahoma, Route 66, Uncategorized Leave a comment April 25, 2017April 23, 2017 4 Minutes

2016 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

It's really nice to hit the road after a period of time without much travel, especially when I have my favorite co-pilot in the passenger seat.  Samantha and I set out for Springfield, Missouri early Saturday morning to attend the annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival.  The gathering itself was enough to make the trip, … Continue reading 2016 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival →

rhysfunk Missouri, Route 66, Travel 3 Comments August 14, 2016 3 Minutes

Route 66 PatriotFest

A few weeks ago, I received a message from the show runner for the Route 66 PatriotFest in Tulsa.  They had seen the photos I took at the Gasconade Bridge Rally in April and were keen on having me on hand for their event on Memorial Day weekend.  I was ecstatic to accept!  I missed out the … Continue reading Route 66 PatriotFest →

rhysfunk Oklahoma, Route 66, Tulsa, Uncategorized Leave a comment May 31, 2016 3 Minutes

2015 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

This weekend was the fifth annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in Springfield, Missouri.  A lot of my roadie friends were driving hundreds (or thousands!) of miles to attend, so I felt I could at least drive 180 miles from Tulsa.  In fact, I hadn't spent much time in Springfield since my Route 66 passion surfaced; … Continue reading 2015 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival →

rhysfunk Uncategorized 2 Comments August 16, 2015August 16, 2015 5 Minutes

Holbrook Day

After six days on the road, I'd seen a lot of fantastic things.  I also had a lot of conversations with folks.  I love to drive, and Route 66 is a passion of mine, so it's a fulfilling and enjoyable experience all around.  That being said, it was nice to stay in the same place for … Continue reading Holbrook Day →

rhysfunk Route 66, Travel 1 Comment June 14, 2015June 13, 2015 4 Minutes

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