Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a stroll through a forest frozen in time? Imagine being surrounded by ancient trees that turned to stone millions of years ago, with colors so vivid they'd make any painter's palette jealous. Welcome to Petrified Forest National Park, the Painted Desert, and another stop on Route 66.Today's post about the Petrified … [Read more...] about From Tomes to Tones: Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert
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Blue Hole, New Mexico: A Route 66 Gem
Picture yourself in the dry, sunbaked desert of New Mexico. The ground is a mix of deep red and dusty gold, and the heat ripples in the air around you. You wouldn’t expect to find water here—but then, out of nowhere, you see it. A bright blue pool, sparkling like a hidden gem in the middle of the desert. This is the Blue Hole of New Mexico, a natural wonder full of history and … [Read more...] about Blue Hole, New Mexico: A Route 66 Gem
The Magic of Tucumcari and Route 66
If Tucumcari, New Mexico, had a résumé, it would read like the ultimate cultural triple threat. This small desert town has been name-dropped in iconic songs like Little Feat’s “Willin’,” served as a backdrop in films like Two-Lane Blacktop, and played a quiet but compelling role in literature like Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood. But Tucumcari’s charm doesn’t stop at art and … [Read more...] about The Magic of Tucumcari and Route 66
Finding the Real Gold of Palo Duro Canyon
A good treasure hunt is always fun, right? That’s why I began my Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery series with a hunt for the fictional Spanish galleon, the San Mañuel. So, when I discovered that Palo Duro Canyon—my next stop along Route 66—had lured Spanish explorers and treasure hunters looking for lost gold, I was hooked. That's right, lost gold, in the form of the … [Read more...] about Finding the Real Gold of Palo Duro Canyon
Grand Falls is Missouri’s Hidden Gem
Grand Falls is the next must-see stop on my Route 66 virtual road trip! Just a short detour from Route 66 in Joplin, MO, this gem is Missouri’s crown jewel for a reason. It’s the largest continuously flowing natural waterfall in the state, with an impressive 12-foot high and 163-foot wide cascade. Beyond its stunning beauty, Grand Falls also has a rich history tied to the … [Read more...] about Grand Falls is Missouri’s Hidden Gem