Guest Hank Hallmark Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 This is a photo of an [historic] Oklahoma state Route 66 shield that I found in the "signpost forest" located in Watson Lake, Yukon Territory, Canada during my recent "roadtrip" thru Canada and Alaska. The story is that in 1946--the year the original Alcan hwy was finished--a soldier was recuperating from his injuries and was lonely. He decided to put up a sign telling the miles to his home in the south 48. I caught on and has grown to approximately 20,000 signs; growing by about 2,000 each year. I'm sending this to you all in hopes that it will be of interest to the "roadies" and someone with greater skills than I can post it for all to enjoy. Sorry about the old "Okie" in the photo.... Hank Hallmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rudkip@sbcglobal.net> Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 I can tell you that NW Wisconsin (North of Eau Claire) is REALLY pretty in the fall....my inlaws live in Spooner, WI about 50 miles South of Duluth (US 53 and 63 are the main arteries through there) and that gets really pretty up there...if you get up in that neck of the woods and come across a "Mac Lake Tavern", my sister in law Kelly runs the place; stop in and tell her I said hello..Tsingtao, Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry" <gwltd85@yahoo.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 8:10 PM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Wisconsin in the Fall > Planning a motorcycle road trip to Wisconsin. Would love to find, > great curvey hard surfaced road and great fall colors, some lakes, > water falls, quaint towns, good food...inexpensive lodging...(talk > about a fantasy dream...)..Anyway, been paying attention to the > Wisconsin Fall Colors report web page. Have heard Door County is > good...Any suggestions, hints, tips,,,,heck..anyone want to join me??? > Drop me an email..gwltd85@yahoo.com....thanks. > > > > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ted Bachman Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 This is a request for any interested preservationists to log onto www.monticelloenews.com and cast your vote to "rehab and repurpose" the Old Piatt County Jail. (lower left hand corner of the web page) It will only take a moment and I thank you for your support. The jail is located in Monticello Illinois, 1 block east of the late twenties alignment of the Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway, one of the early transcontinental named highways. By that time, the PPOO had been realigned from New York to Los Angeles. The Old Piatt County Jail was built just after the Civil War (around 1867) It was in operation continuously until earlier this summer when a new jail was completed. Before it was retired, the jail was purportedly the 2nd oldest operating jail in the state of Illinois. The County Board now wants it demolished. Any preservation votes are GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rudyard Welborn Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 At this point it is 57-55 in favor of tearing it down...so those of you who have the exciting Friday night that we have do your duty! Tsingtao, Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ted Bachman" <tbachman@vmichicago.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 2:40 PM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Preservation Vote > This is a request for any interested preservationists to log onto www.monticelloenews.com > and cast your vote to "rehab and repurpose" the Old Piatt County Jail. (lower left hand > corner of the web page) It will only take a moment and I thank you for your support. > > The jail is located in Monticello Illinois, 1 block east of the late twenties alignment of the > Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway, one of the early transcontinental named highways. By > that time, the PPOO had been realigned from New York to Los Angeles. > The Old Piatt County Jail was built just after the Civil War (around 1867) It was in operation > continuously until earlier this summer when a new jail was completed. Before it was retired, the jail > was purportedly the 2nd oldest operating jail in the state of Illinois. The County Board now wants > it demolished. > > Any preservation votes are GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! > > Ted > > > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John W Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Well, I guess you have the info you wanted. I received no response to my request for specifics on the sign you wanted. I'll be passing straight thru then, sorry. john w, ipilot66 --- Dorothy Thompson <thewriterslife@yahoo.com> wrote: > Well, as soon as possible. But, if you can remember > to do that when you go, I'd really appreciate it. > Thanks! > > Dorothy > > John W <ipilot66@yahoo.com> wrote: > How soon do you need an answer? I will watch for a > sign as I pass that way in about 2-3 weeks. john w > > --- Dorothy Thompson <thewriterslife@yahoo.com> > wrote: > > > > > Can someone please tell me if you are traveling in > > Amarillo, Texas, and you are going to Santa Fe, > New > > Mexico, what highway or road would you see a sign > > saying Santa Fe? I'm talking about a city or town > > sign where you can get out and take pictures of > > people in front of it. > > > > > > > > I've tried mapquest.com but what I've gathered, > > you're on North 285, then it turns into North 14. > > Would it be on North 14 where there is such a > sign? > > > > > > > > > Dorothy Thompson > ROMANCING THE SOUL > Do you believe in soul mates? > http://www.dorothythompson.net > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chet Nichols II Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Hi Ron, Nice site.....great design. Nice to see the list of links keep growing.....it only helps the insight and history of The Road. Hope all is well. Sincerely, Chet Nichols http://LastRidersOn66.itgo.com lastridersonrt66@aol.com On 10/11/05 3:26 PM, "rwarn17588" <rwarn17588@yahoo.com> wrote: > Thanks for the compliment and the plug, Mr. Duke. I made sure to put > your site onto my list of links. > > Ron Warnick > Tulsa, OK > www.route66news.org > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "timsteil" <tjsteil@a...> wrote: >> >> Hey Ron: >> >> Congrats on a great looking site. >> >> Looks like it is going to be a great resource for folks who want to >> know what is going on on Route 66 these days, as well as a nice forum. >> >> Updated daily? I think the last time I saw my website was in July. >> >> I'll add a link to you once I get in there and start messing under >> the hood. >> >> ts >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> - In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "rwarn17588" <rwarn17588@y...> >> wrote: >>> >>> I was going to hold off on this until I had more material, but it's >>> ready now. >>> >>> I've started a Weblog that aims to be a clearinghouse of news >> related >>> to Route 66, called Route 66 News. The URL is www.route66news.org. >>> >>> You can surf over there now and read new items, including an article >>> about the 10th anniversary of the California Route 66 Association >> and >>> a terrific post from The Fat Man Walking site. >>> >>> I plan to post new material there daily. But this is not only my Web >>> site, but yours. If any of you out there on the e-group have >> something >>> going on, like an event coming up, a neat experience or important >> news >>> about a business or attraction on the road, contact me. News tips >> also >>> are appreciated. >>> >>> You also can comment on the stories posted on the site. I'm >> moderating >>> each comment to filter out spam, but I promise I'll try to deal with >>> your comments or questions promptly. >>> >>> Also, if you have a link that's not already on the big links list, >> let >>> me know. If it pertains to 66, I'll put it on. >>> >>> More will be coming this week on the El Vado situation, as soon as I >>> track down more information. >>> >>> Thanks for your help in advance. >>> >>> Ron Warnick >>> Tulsa, OK >>> www.route66news.org >>> >> > > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH > YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it > to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Greetings All, Thought this good news would be of interest. News article: <http://www.newsok.com/article/1343502/?template=news/main> Route 66 Park map: <http://www.okc.gov/Parks/parks_maps/images/west_nw_02.gif> God Bless and Happy Trails. the landrunner <http://www.postmarkart.com/links.htm> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Ward Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Here's a link to a story on today's Phoenix, Arizona Republic about the building that burned earlier this week that is right next to the "Standing on the Corner Park". http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/l...4winslow24.html<http: //www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/1024winslow24.html> Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Reynolds Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Kevin C. Redden" <kcredden@k...> wrote: > > > I've posted my first set, of Maysville's wall dogs on the local BBS > gallery. I've enhanced all of them to bring out details. > > > > - Kevin > Well done, Kevstah! Between the two of us, we've got Maysville pretty well covered:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Ross Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Thanks, Pat, for the link to the article and photo about the Drake. Maybe it wasn't the coolest looking old motel, but the sheer glee expressed by officials at its destruction would make you think they had just rid the world of an infectious plague. The developer of the new retail center was described as a visionary, while the word "blight" was used at least four times in connection with the motel. This article speaks volumes about the greed and shortsightedness of urban developers and tax hogs. Visionary? Hardly. A visionary would find creative uses for historic buildings such as the Drake and the other motels they bragged about razing. Unfortunately, now that the Supreme Court has taken a large-tip Sharpie and marked out the part of the Constitution they didn't like, people like these will soon set their sights on other so-called blighted areas, like "eyesore" housing developments and business districts that in their minds are no longer generating enough revenue. Jim R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David G. Clark Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Thanks for taking a look at my website's new addition. My hope is to be able to chronicle all of the through-routes that would have carried motorists to and from Chicago. I started with the route 66 corridor, and knew that one named trail that predated 66 as the marked route from Chicago to St. Louis was known as the Pontiac Trail. I also knew that the Pontiac Trail was partially sponsored by the B.F. Goodrich company. Surprisingly, I found very little info about the Pontiac Trail, but a lot of information about the main roads actually used by the early motorists, regardless of how they may have been marked. So far, the web page has a little about what I DO know so far concerning the Pontiac Trail, including a complete transcript of a descriptive article from the August 1915 Illinois Highways magazine. I also have information from my research into some guide books from the year 1914, including a valuable insight as to why all of the early highways were oriented from Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue in Chicago (referred to as the"Route Center," in the 1914 Automobile Blue Book). I have postcard images of what that intersection looked like in that era, as well as some images of Garfield Park, which the motorists would have passed through on their way in or out of the city. Future updates for which I already have some research completed will include routing information from touring guides of 1915, 1917, 1920, and 1923. So, if you have not already done so, please check out this "work in progress," and give me your comments. http://windycityroadwarrior.com/Stories/Pontiac_Trail.html See you on the road! Dave Clark Windy City Road Warrior --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "roaddog_rt66" <roaddog_rt66@y...> wrote: > I did a quick look at Dave's site and it is up to his high > standards. I'll go over it more closely over the holidays. Dave is > THE authority on Route 66 in Chicago. I was fortunate to get two > walking tours of Rt 66 back during the opening of the Rt 66 > Association of Illinois' 2005 Motor Tour and I couldn't believe all > the information he possessed. > > If you're unable to take a tour, order his Chicago Rt 66 DVDs and > you'll know what to look for. > > I like the Interstate 55 sign with the line through it. > > Keep on Down that Two Lane Highway.---- RoadDog > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Reynolds Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Russell S. Rein" <Ypsi-slim@j...> wrote: > > I can't remember but I believe I was on it today. This is day 3 of my US > 421 trip. > Started out Thursday in Michigan City, IN and made it into Wilmington, NC > tonite. > I left Bristol, VA this morning - the first part of the trip today thru > TN was a crazy > rollercoaster mountain drive. More on this later. > > Happy new year everyone!! > > ypsi-slim > > On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 19:36:32 EST egyptianzipper@a... writes: > In a message dated 12/31/05 9:58:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, > hester_nec@y... writes: > I have a trivia question for everyone this morning - where doe U S > highways 60, 61 and 62 intersect??? > ==================================================================== > And where to US routes 221, 321 and 421 intersect? > > Tom Hoffman > Pearisburg VA > > > That would be Boone, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Reynolds Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, big_ugly_mich@y... wrote: > Have any of you taken trips into Canada and/or Mexico? Susan and I drove to Nova Scotia ten years ago. The high point was a drive along the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. Picturesque villages tucked between verdant hills and the sea. Not to mention a gift shop shaped like the world's biggest lobster pot:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brownwho63 Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 St. Louis intersects U.S. 40, 50, 61, 67, 100, and old 66. The Gateway City is indeed a wonderful source of blue highway cruisin' choices....Bliss --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Alex Burr <hester_nec@y...> wrote: > > Good for you David - now lets expand this a bit. Are there any other places where 3, or more, U S routes intersect. > > Hudsonly, > Alex B > > > David Backlin <us71@s...> wrote: > Sikeston, MO, though they *technically* don't. 61/62 meet Business US 60 . > > http://www.cosmos-monitor.com/road/sign/us...us60-us61-us62- bgs.html > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alex Burr" <hester_nec@y...> > To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 8:56 AM > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Road Trips Trivia Question > > > >I have a trivia question for everyone this morning - where doe U S > > highways 60, 61 and 62 intersect??? > > I'll give you a clue. I've been following Denny G's current road > > trip. > > > > Hudsonly, > > Alex B > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285- 5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD- owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD- subscribe@y... POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > SPONSORED LINKS > Business finance course Business to business finance Small business finance Business finance consultant Business finance schools Business finance schools > > --------------------------------- > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > > Visit your group "AMERICAN_ROAD" on the web. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > --------------------------------- > > > > > > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, > but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Burr Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 In Memphis, 64, 70 and 79 co-sign coming in from the east on Summer. 70 and 79, and probably 64 cross 72 in the south western part of the city on Poplar. In downtown everything crosses 61 and 51 - 61, 70, and 79 are co-signed across the I-55 bridge into West Memphis, probably 64 also, while 51 goes it's lonely way north and south.. 78 also runs into downtown Memphis on Lamar; 72 comes in on Poplar and winds up with everything else in downtown Memphis. Hudsonly, Alex B brownwho63 <brownwho63@yahoo.com> wrote: St. Louis intersects U.S. 40, 50, 61, 67, 100, and old 66. The Gateway City is indeed a wonderful source of blue highway cruisin' choices....Bliss --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Alex Burr <hester_nec@y...> wrote: > > Good for you David - now lets expand this a bit. Are there any other places where 3, or more, U S routes intersect. > > Hudsonly, > Alex B > > > David Backlin <us71@s...> wrote: > Sikeston, MO, though they *technically* don't. 61/62 meet Business US 60 . > > http://www.cosmos-monitor.com/road/sign/us...us60-us61-us62- bgs.html > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alex Burr" <hester_nec@y...> > To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 8:56 AM > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Road Trips Trivia Question > > > >I have a trivia question for everyone this morning - where doe U S > > highways 60, 61 and 62 intersect??? > > I'll give you a clue. I've been following Denny G's current road > > trip. > > > > Hudsonly, > > Alex B > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285- 5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD- owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD- subscribe@y... POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > SPONSORED LINKS > Business finance course Business to business finance Small business finance Business finance consultant Business finance schools Business finance schools > > --------------------------------- > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > > Visit your group "AMERICAN_ROAD" on the web. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > --------------------------------- > > > > > > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, > but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com --------------------------------- YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "AMERICAN_ROAD" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. --------------------------------- A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Backlin Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: "brownwho63" <brownwho63@yahoo.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 8:33 AM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Road Trips Trivia Question > St. Louis intersects U.S. 40, 50, 61, 67, 100, and old 66. The > Gateway City is indeed a wonderful source of blue highway cruisin' > choices....Bliss > Mo 100 is also the original alignment of US 66 AND US 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Reynolds Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 A couple of months ago, I had the opportunity and inclination to do some hiking in the Smokies. I decided to make a road trip out of it as well and got good pictures of some roadside goodies. Once again, these photos can be found at http://community.webshots.com/user/babyboomerbob I started out heading east out of Knoxiousville on I-40, until I reached the Sevierville exit. I headed south toward the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, keeping my eyes peeled for photo ops. My first stop was at the Route 66 Roadhouse <Rte. 66 Roadhouse>, now sadly defunct. You may think it a bit odd so find a place with such a name in Tennessee, but its name is quite appropriate, since it's on TN SR 66:) At Sevierville I continued south on US 441 which was already becoming a traffic nightmare. It was peak season for fall foliage tourists, so progress was slow. I turned off the main drag to get a photo of the courthouse <Sevier County Courthouse>, then shot a neat looking restaurant <Cobbler's Restaurant>. Notice how empty the street were. And this just a block from the conjestion of 441. I'll have to stop in some time. I didn't bother to take any pictures in Pigeon Forge. That's the kind of place I just want to get on through. I do have a story about it, however. One dark, rainy morning Susan and I were driving through Pigeon Forge when we noticed traffic getting slower than usual. I could see a police car with its flashers on and figured there'd been a wreck. There was a trooper in the right lane, motioning us to turn right. Okay, I thought, detour time. It wasn't until we saw the line of cars turning into a cemetary that we realized we were in a funeral procession. Perhaps the fact the trooper was holding his hat over his heart should have clued us in:) Technically speaking, US 441 ends at the park boundary and resumes at the Qalla Cherokee Reservation. Through the park it's Newfound Gap Road. I headed up toward the gap getting a couple of pictures on the way. The Chimney Tops <Chimney Tops> is a popular hiking spot and the side of the road was already cluttered with cars that couldn't find a parking place in the lot and just pulled over on the shoulder. One of Susan's sisters once hiked the Chimneys with some friends in the middle of winter with ice all over place, carrying a cooler of beer:) Not a smart move, IMHO:) Newfound Gap Road is one of only two roads I know of that has a "pigtail". The road does a complete circle and crosses itself as it climbs the mountains. <"Pigtail" Sign> The only other road I've seen like that is the Iron Mountain Highway (US 16A) in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Anyone know of any others? Enlightenment is always welcome. When I got to Newfound Gap I headed west on the Clingman's Dome Road to its end at a big parking lot <View from Clingman's Dome parking lot>. There are several trailheads here, the most popular one a paved trail (wheelchair accessable) to the top of Clingman's Dome, the highest point in the park. And the highest point in Tennessee as well. It was so nice getting away from all the traffic and being out in the woods all by myself. Well, pretty much by myself:) There were a few other hiking parties, but not enough to spoil the serenity. The foliage wasn't much to speak of (a bad year, all around:() So I've only posted a few self explanitory pictures. Andrews Bald is known for it's magnificent June display of flame azaleas, so I've also included some pictures from a 1988 hike at the peak bloom time. After the hike, I decided to head down to Cherokee and take more pictures. There was one certain motel I wanted to find. So I headed south down Newfound Gap Road. When I got to Oconaluftee Visitor's Center, I saw a new road sign. "Caution. Elk Crossing". I smiled knowing the program to reintroduce elk into the park was going well. I wish I could have gotten a picture but the traffic was horrible and there was no place to pull over:( US 441 resumes at the entrance to the Cherokee Indian Reservation. A new sign is being raised, using both English and the Cherokee language <Welcome..., Seal...>. By the time I reached Cherokee I was famished. It was 2:30 and I was ready to eat the roadway when I pulled in to the locan Shoney's. After lunch I looked across the highway and realized I'd reached my destination...the Pink Motel. Let's just say it's a real eye catcher. And the neon sign is groovy:) Actually, there's a lot of neon left in Cherokee. I took several pictures of signs, all too many showing what I guess are supposed to be Cherokee Indians...wearing Sioux war bonnets:( Ah, stereotypes... One other thing I wish I had photographed was one of the street signs. Many of them are also bilingual. The Cherokee alphabet that Sequoya created is quite beautiful. By this time it was late in the afternoon, so I headed to I-40 the quickest way I could and went home. Happy motoring, BabyBoomerBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thehinge@magpage.com> Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 It occurs to me that US 23/33/40 come together in Columbus, OH. And I know they're no longer signed through Indy (only around the city on I-465 now), but 521/31/40 met there as Broad, Southeastern and Meridian Sts. I think I'm correct on those street names in Indy. Matt Smallwood On Sun, 1 Jan 2006 06:48:08 -0800 (PST) Alex Burr <hester_nec@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > > In Memphis, 64, 70 and 79 co-sign coming in from the east > on Summer. 70 and 79, and probably 64 cross 72 in > the south western part of the city on Poplar. In > downtown everything crosses 61 and 51 - 61, 70, and 79 > are co-signed across the I-55 bridge into West Memphis, > probably 64 also, while 51 goes it's lonely way north and > south.. > > 78 also runs into downtown Memphis on Lamar; > 72 comes in on Poplar and winds up with everything else > in downtown Memphis. > > Hudsonly, > Alex B > > brownwho63 <brownwho63@yahoo.com> wrote: > St. Louis intersects U.S. 40, 50, 61, 67, 100, and > old 66. The > Gateway City is indeed a wonderful source of blue highway > cruisin' > choices....Bliss > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Alex Burr > <hester_nec@y...> > wrote: > > > > Good for you David - now lets expand > this a bit. 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Guest thehinge@magpage.com> Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 Anyone know if MO 94, which runs along the Missouri River, used to be signed as a US highway? Matt Smallwood On Sun, 1 Jan 2006 09:57:47 -0600 "David Backlin" <us71@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "brownwho63" <brownwho63@yahoo.com> > To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 8:33 AM > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Road Trips Trivia Question > > > > St. Louis intersects U.S. 40, 50, 61, 67, 100, and > old 66. The > > Gateway City is indeed a wonderful source of blue > highway cruisin' > > choices....Bliss > > > > Mo 100 is also the original alignment of US 66 AND US 50 > > > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE > 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, > Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: > AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message > via e-mail, send it to: > AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > SPONSORED LINKS > > > > > Business finance course > > > Business to business finance > > > Small business finance > > > > > Business finance consultant > > > Business finance schools > > > Business finance schools > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > > > Visit your group "AMERICAN_ROAD" on the > web. > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email > to: AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the > Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Backlin Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: <thehinge@magpage.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 12:48 PM Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Road Trips Trivia Question > Anyone know if MO 94, which runs along the Missouri River, > used to be signed as a US highway? > To my knowledge, no. I checked as far back as 1956 and found no US designations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lescarp24 Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "David Backlin" <us71@s...> wrote: > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <thehinge@m...> > To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 12:48 PM > Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Road Trips Trivia Question > > > > Anyone know if MO 94, which runs along the Missouri River, > > used to be signed as a US highway? > > > > To my knowledge, no. I checked as far back as 1956 and found no US > designations. > 1926 Rand McNally shows MO-94 from St Charles to Alton IL. 1931 MO State map shows MO-94 from St Charles to Alton IL. The next MO State map I have is 1946-47. It shows MO-94 extented to MO-47 (Washington). My late 1930's Gas Company maps show MO-94 as far west as MO-47. 1960 MO State map shows MO-94 extented to Jefferson City, over former County Farm-Market (letter) highways. I have no maps ever showing any part of MO-94 as having been a US highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest J Lance Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 > I have a trivia question for everyone this morning - where doe U S > highways 60, 61 and 62 intersect??? > I'll give you a clue. I've been following Denny G's current road > trip. Here's another trivia question: What is the highest consecutive numbered US highway duplex? An example would be US 70 and US 71. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J Lance Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 > From: "David Backlin" <us71@sbcglobal.net> >> Good for you David - now lets expand this a bit. Are there any other >> places where 3, or more, U S routes intersect. >> >> Hudsonly, >> Alex B >> > > US 64/71/271 used to all connect in Ft Smith, AR. > > US 62/412/65 connect north of Harrison, AR > > US 71/59/270 at Acorn, AR (just north of Mena) > > US 62/63/412 at Hardy, AR > > US 59/60/69 (and formerly US 66) south of Miami, OK > > US 79/80/371 in Dixie Inn, Louisiana > > US 71/67/82 (and formerly US 59) at Texarkana > > US 60/67/160 used to connect at Poplar Bluff, MO How about US 59/70/71/371 in De Queen, AR? You could also throw in US 70B and have 5 US routes. US 65/82/278 in southeast AR US 64/67/167 along Future I-30 from Beebe to Bald Knob, AR There's also the I-30/US 65/67/70/167 in Little Rock, and I-55/US 61/63/64 in West Memphis. East of West Memphis, there is I-55/US 61/64/70/79. AFAIK, all these are mostly secret, as the US routes are only signed on overheads. There is I-530/US 63/65/79 in Pine Bluff, which is fully signed at one point. There is an interchange that is I-530/US 63/65/65B/79/425. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egyptianzipper@aol.com Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 New trivia question: What is the shortest distance that any US highway spends in one state? US 340 crosses the Potomac River from Maryland into Virginia. Less than a half mile later, it goes into West Virginia. The other candidate might be US 60 in Illinois, between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Tom Hoffman Pearisburg VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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