Recognized as a favorite among road trippers, I have been looking forward to our time on Route 66 Arizona. The distant lands of awe-inspiring sights and majestic landscapes are calling to us and it’s time we answer. Come with us … Continued
“Woohoo, another state on the books!” I yell as we cross the border from Texas into New Mexico via Interstate 40. It’s a first for me in the ‘Land of Enchantment’ and that’s not the only cause we have for … Continued
As we bid adieu to Oklahoma City, we realize the adventurer in us is ready to get back on the road. Just outside Oklahoma City, we make a quick stop at the Route 66 Park where we find a walkable … Continued
In a day, we drive across the borders of three states: Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. As we roll down the remote road, I can’t help but feel we are in the epicenter of America’s heartland. We have roughly 80 miles … Continued
We are making our way southwest through Route 66 Missouri to the birthplace of the Mother Road, the city of Springfield. Weren’t we just in Springfield? That was back in Illinois! The fact that we are driving through two, that … Continued
It’s time to hit the road again. We are leaving Springfield, the Land of Lincoln, and heading to the Gateway of the West, St. Louis. The two cities are only about 100 miles apart, but we took our time stopping … Continued
We have driven from Chicago to St. Louis and back, countless times over the years. Before sitting down to write this, I actually tried to calculate how many times we’ve taken the mind-numbing drive. It has to be at least … Continued
There’s nothing that captures the heart and soul of America like a cross-country road trip. From the very beginning of the westward expansion, promises of prosperity and opportunity enticed Americans to make the long journey. With the invention and eventual … Continued