Friday Welcome

Just like any great road trip, this week’s all about saying goodbye to Route 66. The “End of the Trail” sign is at the Santa Monica Pier, but guess what? The pier wasn’t always the end of the road. To find out more, head over to today’s post! Thanks, everyone, for posting your times and comments last week. I especially loved Karen M.'s … [Read more...] about End of the Road

Looking for a blast from the past with a dash of Wild West charm? Welcome to Calico Ghost Town! Once a bustling silver mining town turned ghost town, it was brought back to life in the 1950s and has been winning hearts as a quirky tourist hotspot ever since. Curious about this Route 66 gem? Well, join in because this story is worth digging into—no pickaxe required!Thank you … [Read more...] about Get Your Kicks — in a Ghost Town?

Step back in time to an era when travel was as much about the journey as the destination. This week's blog post invites you to rediscover the magic of vintage vacations, weaving together the nostalgia of Route 66 with the timeless beauty of the Grand Canyon, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Get ready to explore an experience that’s as classic as it is unforgettable … [Read more...] about Timeless Beauty Meets Route 66

For 4th of July, I wanted to highlight a great fireworks display. But it couldn't be just any display, it had to be something spectacular. As luck would have it, I found what I wanted in today's post—Meteor Crater in Arizona.We are talking about one epic fireworks show. The truth is, no humans saw this display because it happened 50,000 years ago. But, it makes for … [Read more...] about Fireworks Like No Other

Imagine wandering through a forest where trees have transformed into stone monuments, their vibrant hues rivaling an artist's finest palette. Welcome to Petrified Forest National Park, where ancient history meets natural artistry. For this week’s puzzle and post, we’ll be visiting Arizona’s Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest. These beauties have been a work in progress for … [Read more...] about Another Iconic Route 66 Destination