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Throwback Article – Claud’s Hamburgers
While researching my upcoming book about Lost Tulsa Restaurants, I came across a decades-old article about a Tulsa burger institution that is still going strong in the 21st century. It’s one of my all-time favorite local burger joints, Claud’s. I … Continue reading
Lucy the Elephant
Wednesday was another beautiful day at the Jersey Shore. After breakfast, our group went back to the beach. We spent all morning enjoying the sun & sand. Samantha and the kids made a ‘drip castle’ while others took long strolls … Continue reading
Posted in New Jersey, Travel
Tagged Atlantic City, attraction, beach, elephant, landmark, lucy, Lucy the Elephant, Margate, national historic landmark, New Jersey, ocean, pachyderm, road trip, roadside, trip
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Rainy Days and Wild Nights
The weekend weather was as beautiful as a picture postcard. High near 80, low in the upper sixties…puffy white clouds, if any at all. A light breeze came from the ocean and gave everything a slightly salty tang. Monday morning, … Continue reading
Posted in New Jersey, Travel
Tagged beach, Cape May, motel, neon, New Jersey, rainbow, roadside, sign, tram car, truss bridge, vintage, watch the tram car please, Wildwood
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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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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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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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