the Center of the World
I’m a morning person. My grandma loves to tell people that even when I was a baby I’d wake up smiling. A previous roommate had a no-talking rule until she’d …
Surviving I-40 with Buried Cars, a Blue Hole, and a Big Hunk
There are no two ways around it: I-40 through the Texas panhandle is a beast. That’s primarily because there are no two ways around it. You can take Route 66, …
Maintaining a Sense of the Bizarre: The International Car Forest of the Last Church
On a lonely stretch of road in Nevada rusts a bizarre art installation.
Salvation Mountain: a Detour-Worthy Destination
Salvation Mountain in southern California is an exuberant patchwork quilt of hope and love.
Cadillac Ranch is a Route 66 Attraction Worth the Stop
Cadillac Ranch is a quirky roadside attraction that’s a must-stop on Route 66.
Route 66 Roadside Attraction: The Blue Whale of Catoosa
The Blue Whale of Catoosa is one of Route 66’s most well-known attractions.
Walking in the Field of Dreams
There are few movies that have touched as many people as Field of Dreams. “If you build it, he will come” quickly morphed to “If you build it, they will come.” …