I had the day off today. Just earlier this week, I was lamenting to Samantha that it had been way too long since I'd taken a road trip in Oklahoma. When I look back at my blog history, the last time I took an Oklahoma-specific trip was April 9th! No wonder I was feeling stagnant. … Continue reading Signs and Wonders
As a follow-up to my post about Route 66 in Tulsa (which can be found here) I want to highlight other sights in the city that aren't on the route itself, but provide a guide to what else the city of Tulsa has to offer for travelers interested in the city's history and a few cool photography locations. … Continue reading Sights in the City of Tulsa
A lot of folks know that Tulsa is famous for being the Oil Capital of the World at one time, but we're also the home of Route 66. It runs through the heart of the city and the father of the road, Cyrus Avery, lived most of his life here. Our downtown is full of beautiful … Continue reading Route 66 in Tulsa
I don't get over to Arkansas very much, which is a little odd considering the state is only an hour away. Although I love to travel, I rarely make Arkansas a destination. Really, the only place I can think of that has become a multiple-stop destination is the War Eagle Mill and Bridge near Rogers. … Continue reading The Natural State
Out in the Missouri countryside, about 20 miles southeast of Lebanon, sits a bridge. A fellow traveler mentioned it to me a year ago, but I hadn't been in the area with time on my hands until recently. It sits on Tulsa Road, too, which made me doubly excited to make the trip to see it. After … Continue reading Lambeth Bridge
What a trip! This past weekend, I drove to central Missouri to take part in the second 'Save the Gasconade Bridge' rally near Lebanon. The gaggle of roadies that descended on the Ozarks from across the country also celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Munger Moss Motel / 45th Anniversary of ownership by Bob and … Continue reading Ozark Stonework & Forgotten Places
On the morning of March 20th, I woke early. I often do when I'm traveling, especially when it's just me. I get so excited experience new places that sleeping in becomes virtually impossible. I had stayed overnight in Amarillo and planned to drive up to the Oklahoma panhandle, a part of the state that I'd … Continue reading The Oklahoma Panhandle
Good Morning, everyone! I wanted to drop a quick note to let my followers know that I'm currently being featured in a Photo Contest with the Ramada Hotel in Kingman, Arizona. Winners of the contest will have their photography featured in their rooms and around the property as a part of ongoing renovations to take … Continue reading Photo Contest in Kingman, AZ
Last Thursday, Sam flew to New York to spend a few days with her family. Although I couldn't join her, I was super happy for her. She hadn't been up for a few years and, although her family was at the wedding, it wasn't quite the same as being home. She would also get plenty of … Continue reading From OK to TX on Old 66
I'm a bit of a sap. There's not much I enjoy more than surprising Samantha with some kind of romantic gesture. Since 2016 marked our first Valentine's Day as a married couple, I wanted it to be something special. A few weeks ago, I started looking at potential weekend getaways...and quickly discovered that I had … Continue reading Kansas City Weekend – Part I
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