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One thing we wanted to do during our recent Route 66 trip was add to our blog posts about movie filming locations. Most of the movie "Wild Hogs" was filmed in New Mexico, with many scenes in Albuquerque (standing in for the characters' hometown of Cincinnati, of all things...) and the bulk of the action was filmed in Madrid, along the Turquoise Trail.
I'd like to add more to it next time I'm out west if I can pin down some more locales. In the meantime, here's what I have.
Enjoy!
http://roadtripmemories.com/2014/07/20/wild-hogs-filming-locations/
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We took Route 66 from Joplin, MO/Riverton, KS to Needles, and back through Missouri - then back to Indiana over 11 days. As I am able, I'm uploading my photos and writing blog posts. Here's the first 3 days of our journey.
http://roadtripmemories.com/2014/07/17/july-3-5-2014-route-66-riverton-kansas-to-amarillo-texas/
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It's all fixed up! We were just there on a Route 66 trip two weeks ago. Looks great!
ConocoPhillips Station / U Drop Inn - Route 66, Shamrock, Texas by RoadTripMemories, on Flickr -
You're right Dave - I hardly have any photos of us on our travels. I think we have both grown camera shy over the years... LOL We'll try to remedy that in the future!
Jennifer,
A truly impressive post on your blog. I hope many folks accept your invitation to take a look. The photographs are excellent, and I think one of the best collections I have ever seen of road interests. Splendid job.
If I had any suggestion, it would be to include a few shots of you and Pat. That aside, a great job!!
Dave
Keep the Show on the Road!!
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Pat and I had a great time on Illinois Route 66 this weekend, for the IL Association's 25th Anniversary Motor Tour. Read all about it at our blog: 2014 Illinois Route 66 Motor Tour - 25th Anniversary
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Has anyone seen the documentary entitled Wanderlust? It was made in 2005, and it was very good. It was about road movies, how they started, evolved, and mirrored - and influenced - American road culture.
Pat and I watched it last night and it was fantastic!
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Thanks Dave, to you too!
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Good afternoon and welcome to the forum!!
Typically, we love back roads and US highways - the slow, scenic routes. But then, much of our discussion revolves around leisurely vacation travel, not necessary travel from Point A to Point B, and certainly not in the winter. If it were me, as much as I love the back roads and loathe the Interstate (what I refer to as the "Evil I,"), for a trip like this, given the area you're traveling through, the time of year, and the fact that you are trying to get to your destination quickly, I think an Interstate route would be best and safer. I quickly calculated a route using my DeLorme XMap software, and it came up with taking I-35 south out of St. Paul to I-80 east in Des Moines; take I-80 through Nebraska to I-76 in Colorado, then hook up with I-70 in Denver; take I-70 through Utah, then I-15 south through Nevada and into California, then State Road 210 into L.A. Total: 1,928 miles 32 hrs. 55 min. driving time (excludes stops and overnights).
Being that I'm TOTALLY unfamiliar with that area of the country and the real conditions of the area in December, someone else on this forum can surely offer a better opinion; but even though it would take longer, I'd personally opt to go as far south as possible out of Minnesota, then head west. I have been through the mountains in Pennsylvania on US 22 at the beginning of April and gotten stuck in a snowstorm! I couldn't imagine heading through Colorado and Utah in December...you might try this instead (it only increases your miles to 2,115 and drive time to 36 hours, 12 minutes):
Take I-35 south to Oklahoma City, and then pick up I-40 west all the way to California. In Barstow, you will hook up with I-15, then the route to L.A. is the same....at that point, you're on the home stretch.
You do risk snow along that route too, but if you have to drive, I'd guess your chances are way better of avoiding snow by taking this route, than through Colorado and Utah! And, if you feel like slowing the pace a little or jumping off the Interstate, you could always follow a little Route 66. From OKC, this route is right next to 66 (in some cases on top of it!).
Either way, have a safe journey and a good trip. Good luck with your move!
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Good afterrnoon,
I do use DeLorme also, as Denny said. My husband Pat has Topo and I have XMap. I follow Dave's process, practically to the letter. I have the DeLorme PN-40. I agree with Denny, in that the DeLorme GPS is not as well-suited for road navigation (especially if a a person is alone (I reviewed it about a year ago in American Road). I also have a Garmin nuvi for road navigation, but when traveling together, we navigate our planned route with the DeLorme.
It would be perfect if DeLorme would manufacture a road navigation GPS, which could track trips, allow for import of planned routes from the DeLorme software, and be responsive as an auto unit.
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I'm almost always up for a cruise and, if need be, I can sleep in the back of my V@BE.
Probably not necessary, Denny!
We have some plans taking shape and a motel, which was featured in a past "Memory Motel," will be the home base for those joining us without T@B trailers. We found a campground in very close proximity (less than 2 miles), which is where the T@Bs will stay. The Saturday dinner for all cruise participants, will most likely be a potluck at the campground. Other meals can be organized informally on our own at the time. -
Excellent, Kent!! I'm glad to know that. We just had an idea for what we want to do, and already are pretty excited about it! As soon as we have some definite plans, we'll post.
I do remember the twice-baked hot dogs! That was a good time. I think we could definitely do something like that at the campground. I'm going to get more information on the area Pat and I are considering, and will start shaping things up.
Here's hoping for a short winter...
I had some ideas going for a spring cruiseHi, Jennifer, and thanks for thinking about/planning for a spring cruise. First of all, count us in for whatever.
A campground with a motel or cabins would be great. If you're familiar with Meramec Caverns in Stanton, MO that's kinda sorta what I envision. A little something for everyone. We prefer outdoor dining in a campfire/grilling setting rather than a pricey restaurant. (Remember the Dixie Cruise at the wigwams with twice-baked hot dogs?)
Just let us know....Bliss
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Good afternoon everyone!
I had some ideas going for a spring cruise (not the place, the routes, etc.), but for now, having a spring cruise and incorporating in some of our new T@B friends. So, for those familiar with what we typically do on our trips, here's my rough idea for a modified cruise, that would allow for an easy blend of cars and T@Bs...
Friday: Pat and I, in our T@B, cruise from Indy to our weekend destination. Similar to our Cave City trip, that place will be our "home base." For T@Bs it will of course be a campground; for cars, it will be a motel in close proximity. If I can find a campground with either cabins, a motel or lodge, etc., that would be all the better, so we are all in the same place. The Friday portion of the cruise would be very light on stops, just pit stops and lunch. Once we are all at "home base" we can have dinner TBD.
Saturday: Breakfast on your own (or together, as desired)...everyone meets at a determined time and location, and we all cruise for the day to various stops, tourist attractions, and lunch. The cruise ends for the day back at home base, and I'm either going to plan dinner at a restaurant, or, depending upon interest from "non-T@Bs," a potluck at the campground. I don't anticipate any heavy duty cooking involved for non-T@Bs- if you can swing by a local grocery store and pick up some salad, a dessert or whatever...but if that is of no interest, we can do the restaurant, let me know. I have included a poll in this message. This ends the "official" portion of the cruise.
Sunday: No plans - breakfast on our own or together, everyone heads home from there.
All suggestions & ideas welcome!
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Hi Dave,
The trailer is new, but the truck is old (looks great, though!)...depending upon the location, campground fees aren't too excessive. It all balances out.
I'm not sure about the trips left and right part! LOL Actually, Pat and I have not taken many week long vacations in a while. Most of our trips are quick weekends or long weekends. The reason is that probably around 2003 or 2004, for at least one week every year I decided to go back to Connecticut and stay at my grandmother's house. I thought it was best to do that, not knowing at any time how much longer she'd be with us. She passed away on Christmas day this past year (2008).
This year, I have been very busy at work, and have had little opportunities for time off; so again, back to the long weekend trips for us. Since getting the trailer a month ago, this past weekend was our first chance, again, we have been too busy.
We are sneaking in another trip this weekend before it gets too cold. I hope next year that will change and we can camp local most weekends, and take a long trip or two. I will have loads of time off next year, and hope to take full advantage of it!!
I do like to help boost the economy whenever I can, though!
Jennifer,Sounds like a fun weekend and some new friends. Great pics!
Let's see...a new trailer......, then a new truck to pull it....., and vacations right and left....the recession must be over!
Dave
Keep the Show on the Road!
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This past weekend was the first we spent really camping in our T@B trailer (the driveway doesn't count!). Read all about it here: T@B Camping Trip at Summit Lake State Park
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Fears that Indiana roadies would be ringing my phone constantly did not materialize so I was able to enjoy a (sometimes) quiet weekend on both banks of the Ohio. I slept at the Broadway, ate at Hinkle's (although a 'burger is still to come), viewed both a wet and a dry parade, and had non-stop wonderful weather for scenic drives to and from. Read all about it HERE.
Too bad I was booked solid this past weekend, or I would have liked to head down there. Would have been cool to see "Some Came Running" in a theatre featured in the movie! And what was up with the geocaching event? Sounds interesting.
Unfortunately (well fortunately, really), Pat and I helped my mom shop for a new van (a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, mint condish!). That inspired me to get my Toyota Corolla into good shape, so on Sunday I set a goal to meticulously detail it, and I achieved said goal, but it was an all-day process! I also achieved a really bad backache, but thanks to my physical therapy, I am able to do exercises to counteract the pain, and I am no worse for the wear.
Now my car is very road-trip worthy, in which we'll be motoring west this weekend!!
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It was also the town that "Mother Mucca" had her brothel, from Tales of the City.
I loved that miniseries!
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Well, OK, it wasn't the real Lincoln & Dixie Highway king. But when's the last time an actor portrayed him? Ever? These four gentlemen are portraying the four founders of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
(left to right): Arthur Newby, Frank Wheeler, Carl Fisher, James Allison.
A photo of the real guys (believed to be taken in 1911) is here:
They were on hand for the Centennial Era Celebration Balloon Festival's balloon glow tonight at the speedway.
Looks kind of like Ron White is playing Carl Fisher...nahhhhh, not really. He doesn't have a glass of scotch in one hand and a cigar in the other!
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I just took a drive through tiny Appalachicola, Florida and along the Gulf Coast. What's next, sound, smell and touch?!!
Dave
Keep the Show on the Road
I'm with ya! I love Google Earth, Google Maps, Street View, etc. Very cool stuff. For street view, I prefer it in Google Maps, rather than the way it works with Google Earth, but it's cool either way.
Pat and I saw the Google people as they drove through our neighborhood...they went around our court, and Pat saw it and shouted to me that Google was here. I thought he was nuts, but he wanted to prove to me that it was them. So we hopped in the car and chased them down. They drove by and we got "caught" on Google Street view 3 or 4 times!
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Whatchoo talking about - Willis? LOL
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Good Morning,
I am Bill and my lovely bride of 35 years is Joanne. We live in the Piedmont area of North Carolina and have three grown children. One lives in Orange Park, Fla and the other two in Wilmington, N.C. Joanne and I are both retired educators even though she still works 18 hrs per week and I sub several times a month. We both enjoy teaching and being at our elementary school here in my hometown.
We have been traveling our entire married life and have visited 48 states. Plan to mark #49 off
this summer with a trip to Hawaii. And maybe, next summer, Alaska. We have a small 16 ft Casita camper which we enjoy very much. This summer, we are pulling it to Napa, Ca, visiting friends and places along the way and leaving it in Napa while we make the trip to Honolulu to visit another friend. We will then travel back across the U.S. to N.C. with our Casita.
I enjoy reading, collecting just about anything, Civil War history, photography, and anything related to geography or social studies. I am looking forward to using this forum.
Best wishes to everyone for a good spring. Bill in N.C.
Welcome aboard!
We look forward to hearing about your travels - feel free to share any road trip stories, places you enjoy visiting, etc. Likewise, if you are looking for travel advice, I'm sure you will find us a great place for that too!
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I thought that exhibit had been closed for a time and wasn't sure if it had reopened. I tried checking their website but for some reason last night it was slow as the proverbial molasses in January...appropriately.
I enjoyed that exhibit, and everything else too: The Smithsonian Institution
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I'm saving my pennies to take my sons to Washington, D.C., for Spring Break in April. I want to dash to DC on the superslab, spend a couple-three days in DC, and then spend a couple-three days winding back slowly to Indy on the National Road.
This trip is to be primarily about father-son good times, and secondarily about seeing what we can see. Money is going to be tight so I'm looking for no-low-moderate cost things to do and places to stay. I am especially interested in clean independent motels on or near the National Road.
I'm looking for recommendations, especially on the National Road portion of the route!
Many thanks,
jim
Can I assume you will go to the Smithsonian? There's a no cost attraction! We went there a few years ago and visited the "America on the Move" exhibit.
I also stayed at the Twin Pines Motel in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Not expensive, a little careworn, but clean.
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Hi there! Welcome aboard!
I can advise you less on the roads to take than other folks, since I have not been to that area of California. I have driven Route 66, so I have been along the stretch from Williams, Arizona, through Kingman, Needles, California, etc.
As Denny mentioned, I am one of those who is experienced with mapping software. I am a former user of MS Streets & Trips, and currently use DeLorme software. I have used Street Atlas, then moved briefly to Topo 7, which came with my new DeLorme GPS, the PN-40. I have since upgraded to a different mapping software DeLorme offers, that works with the PN-40 as well, but has an additional feature I wanted.
If you find that DeLorme mapping software fits in with your trip planning needs, and I can be of any help, just ask!
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So I've noticed. Yes I should investigate Flickr. I have a lot of US 40/National Road pictures and I wasn't always careful enough about documenting where they were taken and I'm left wondering "now what is this?" I'm sure the members here could identify a lot of them.
I love Flickr. It's great for organizing your photos, putting them in various sets or collections and even geotagging them onto a map (very easy).
Here's my site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadtripmemories/
Easy Rider Filming Locations Along Route 66
in National Old Trails Road / Santa Fe Trail / U.S. 66
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On our latest trip, we also squeezed in some photos of filming locations - here's the ones I took from Easy Rider, which were all on old alignments of 66 at the Park Moabi exit off I-40, near the Old Trails Arch Bridge (on both sides of the Colorado River), as well as in Flagstaff. I missed one in Bellemont, I'll have to get next time!
Until then, here's what I have, all from the opening credits: Easy Rider Filming Locations http://wp.me/p2bBcu-Cl
Jennifer