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Still looking for a destination this Memorial Day Weekend? Join the Stampede! New
Mexico History Museum's Grand Opening events promise two days of family fun!! byKate Nelson
After 20 years in the planning - not to mention centuries in the
making - New Mexico's newest museum opens its doors to the public at noon on Sunday,
May 24, 2009. It wouldn't be a Santa Fe event without a Santa Fe-style party, and
they're pulling out the stops.
With events and entertainment at the Museum, in the Palace of the Governors' shady
courtyard and on the Santa Fe Plaza, there's a little something for everyone. Lowriders,
Mariachi music, flamenco dancing, Celtic pipers, Native American drummers, and Chautauqua
performers are just part of what you'll find, along with a free Ice Cream Social
1-4pm Monday, May 25, in the Palace Courtyard.
All of it's in honor of the New Mexico History Museum, http://www.nmhistorymuseum.org/
the state's newest museum, which includes interactive multimedia displays, hands-on
exhibits, and vivid stories of real New Mexicans. As a 96,000-square-foot extension
of the 400 year-old Palace of the Governors - the oldest continually occupied government
building in the US - the New Mexico History Museum anchors itself on the historic
Santa Fe Plaza and offers a sampling of the
people and the legends to be found throughout the state. Get into it!
Come be a part of history in the making!
Find more great events to make your Memorial Day weekend one to remember at:
http://www.americanroadmagazine.com/calendar/calendar.html
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Coming Soon
"Teardrops and Tiny Trailers" by Douglas Keister
Chico, Calif.--Throughout the years, ever since the invention of the car and the
opening of America's great highways, the term 'road trip' has stirred the blood
of travelers across the country. Whether a cross-country trip to visit family or
a vacation to the beach, the road has an endless allure. As cars became more advanced,
so did other accoutrements of travel, specially tag-along trailers for camping.
"Teardrops and Tiny Trailers" by Douglas Keister (Gibbs Smith, Publisher, August
2008, $19.95, Hardcover) takes readers for a decidedly retro ride in the world
of diminutive travel trailers--the precursors to the modern RV.
With the state of today's economy, many travelers are looking for the most compact
way to transport and house the family while on the road. As these proportion-conscious
consumers search for smaller transporters, they are rediscovering older RVs, often
tucked away in garages, barns, and sheds. One of the most interesting types of vintage
trailers that were being extracted from their moorings are little trailers known
as teardrops. These marvels of compact camping have a sleeping area about the size
of a piece of plywood and an aft exterior kitchen. There has been such a demand
for these tidy rolling bedrooms that a number of companies have started manufacturing
complete trailers or supplying kits and plans.
Other trailers profiled in "Teardrops and Tiny Trailers" include "canned ham" trailers,
whose shape resembles the profile of a can of ham; small-size examples of America's
most beloved vintage trailer, the Airstream; miniscule gypsy caravans in Europe,
and fiberglass trailers made in Canada. Two hundred color photographs showcase
these trailers' sleek exteriors, and, in many cases, the restored classic cars that
tow them. Teardrops and Tiny Trailers includes a resource section chock-full of
places to locate vintage trailers, clubs to join, and rallies to attend.
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Sweepstakes Winner Announcement!
We're pleased to congratulate:
Virginia Bridgewater of Jackson, TN
as the winner of the March Pioneer Country Travel Council Sweepstakes.
Don't forget to enter our New American Road Trip Sweepstakes by May 31st
Prizes to be awarded include:
* Dining, wine, and keepsake gifts from the Cascade Loop worth $250.
* A canvas print ($89.99) from FedEx Office to make your American Road® memories
last a lifetime.
* A basket filled with local Sumner, Tennessee goodies and food, along with a cookbook
full of tasty Southern recipes valued at $250.
* A $25 gas card.
Visit http://americanroadmagazine.com/sweepstakes/sweepstakes.html for more information and contest details.
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Today's a great day to take mom for ice cream-Blue Moon. We'll go to a creamery near the Dixie Highway. Where are you going to celebrate Mother's Day?
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I just tell 'em I know Becky.
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Becky has been asking a few questions lately, and I have one as well. How do you make social contact on the road? I’m thinking here of strangers we may briefly (or more permanently) connect with to enrich the travel experience. The two lane roads offer many opportunities for enriching interpersonal contacts. How do we establish them, and what have been some of your experiences?
Dave
Keep the Show on the Road!
Hi Dave,
Great question! I'll start by sharing that we eat in a local (not chain) establishment.
One tip, we spot the place with a full parking lot. Usually the staff is really friendly - and if you ask a question about the history of the place (which we usually do) they won't look at you with a blank stare.
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Becky has been asking a few questions lately, and I have one as well. How do you make social contact on the road? I’m thinking here of strangers we may briefly (or more permanently) connect with to enrich the travel experience. The two lane roads offer many opportunities for enriching interpersonal contacts. How do we establish them, and what have been some of your experiences?
Dave
Keep the Show on the Road!
Hi Dave,
Great question! I'll start by sharing that we eat in a local (not chain) establishment.
One tip, we spot the place with a full parking lot. Usually the staff is really friendly - and if you ask a question about the history of the place (which we usually do) they won't look at you with a blank stare.
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Pack your spare tires and extra gasoline for an epic adventure that was a quintessential moment in American automobile tourism. Join us for the 76-day inaugural tour of the Park-to-Park Highway, a 5,000-mile motor route that connected all 12 of the National Parks in 1920. Filmmaker Brandon Wade presents this perilous, yet lighthearted story as ordinary people can finally own automobiles but have few paved roads to drive on.
Order your pre-release DVD of the two-part documentary "Paving the Way: The National Park to Park Highway" before May 1 and save $5. The documentary is scheduled to air on Public Television stations nationwide beginning in May. Offer ends April 30, 2009.
Sincerely,
Becky Repp
American Road Magazine
View the clip: http://americanroadmagazine.com/catalog/pr...products_id=365
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Gas is probably the biggest issue, so the less gas you can use, the better. Last summer this became a financial concern as well.
A good word of advice - slow down. Generally, the faster you go, the more gas you consume and the more money you spend. Besides, slowing down is safer and more enjoyable for everyone.
Now, I didn't do this for "green" reasons, but for reasons of fun, I ride a Vespa that gets 65mpg. Did Route 66 and a bunch of other places too last summer. I spent very little on gas and had an amazing time. This, of course, isn't practical for everyone, of course - but it's food for thought.
-Eric
EXCELLENT advice! Keeping tires properly inflated and performing routine maintenance helps gas mileage, too. And, slowing down and traveling the back roads --well, that's what we're all about!
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This past week was Earthweek. American Road staff want to know the steps you take to make your road trip Earth-friendly.
To get things started, below are a few steps that we take when we travel:
-Reuse sheets and towels at hotels if we are in a location more than one night.
-Keep showers short and turn water off when brushing teeth.
-Pack as light as possible (saves gas if the load is lighter).
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I believe that I fixed this problem (I hope). Full Forum Members should be able to find the Delete option to delete a photo now.
I apologize that this took me a little while to figure out. Please let me know if you continue to have difficulty.
Best,
Becky
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Enter the new American Road Trip Sweepstakes from American Road and these GREAT sponsors:
http://www.tetonvalleychamber.com/
http://www.visitalton.com/index.cfm
Send an electronic entry with your name, address, email address, and phone number for the American Road® Trip Sweepstakes. To view contest rules click this link: http://americanroadmagazine.com/sweepstakes/sweepstakes.html.
Five Prize Packages Will Be Awarded at the conclusion of the sweepstakes
Prizes to be awarded include:
A basket filled with local Sumner, Tennessee goodies and food, along with a cookbook full of tasty Southern recipes valued at $250.
Dining, wine, and keepsake gifts from the Cascade Loop worth $250.
A canvas print ($89.99) from FedEx Office to make your American Road® memories last a lifetime.
$25 gas card
By submitting the information above you are authorizing Mock Turtle Press/AMERICAN ROAD® Magazine and any affiliated parties to contact you with any additional news, information, or offers. You are also authorizing that the contest sponsor may contact you. If you wish to opt out of receiving information from any of the above parties you must indicate 'opt out' and designate the party from whom you choose not too receive information on your entry form.
All entries must be received by May 31, 2009.
Best of luck,
Becky Repp
View and exclusive clip of the new documentary "Paving the Way: The National Park to Park Highway" by Depth of Field Productions. The two-part series is set to air on Public Television starting in May 2009. Click the url:
http://americanroadmagazine.com/catalog/pr...bbef7e68b51930d
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Another $$ saving tip: I try to get information and guides from the local tourism bureaus. They frequently have booklets with coupons for area attractions. Now, many have coupons that may be printed off of their websites.
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Read more and see an exclusive clip at http://americanroadmagazine.com/catalog/pr...products_id=365.
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I agree that packing food is a cash saver. Even something as simple as buying beverages and ice at the local grocery store for the day saves a few $$. Besides, when you're out exploring the back roads, you don't always have restaurant access during the day. We toss in some high protein snacks, too. A jar of peanuts is always a favorite.
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I'll start the ball rolling: My favorite: Eat out a big breakfast, skip lunch, & eat an early dinner.
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I'll take the window of opportunity that you just opened to give a BIG thank you to Pat and Jennifer, and all of our Forum Moderators for doing a great job at leading our Forum!
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Just wanted to bring this topic back up top & let everyone know we now have 23 members on our American Road Facebook Fan Page, now including our fearless co-leader, Becky Repp! We're pretty sure Becky's become addictied to Facebook like she is coffee. She's already been busy adding some cool updates & links to the page, so check it out!
And, it's all YOUR fault!
:coffee: I've actually also started to tweet on Twitter.
I'd love some company.
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Greetings Mike,
It looks like you've been receiving lots of great advice form our American Road Forum family!
I don't know if anyone mentioned to you stopping at Fat Smitty's on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington when you are on 101. But, I highly recommend it. If you like hamburgers - you'll find this place heavenly! One of our favorite stops in Washington is Sol Duc Falls (about a 1 mile hike in if memory serves). Follow that with a soak at Sol Duc Hot Springs.
The Oregon Coast is absolutely fabulous. If you like lighthouses, you'll want to see all of them. You can tour some of them, including a light ship and one that is haunted. And, if you like clam chowder - you must eat at Mo's.
I don't know if you are aware, but, in our magazine we have written about many places along the route you are planning to travel - as we have a regular department in American Road on US Hwy 101. You might want to check out the index of back issues compiled by one of our terrific readers and forum members, Rick Etchells. Articles are sorted by highway, department, issue, and author. It is a PDF file, so you can also search by city or state. There is even an article about Mos, Fat Smittys, the haunted lighthouse that I mentioned above, and Sol Duc.
Keep us posted on your progress. We'll look forward to seeing photos and hearing about your trip.
Best,
Becky
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Paving the Way: The National Park-to-Park Highway - a two-part documentary by Depth of Field productions - will air starting next month on Public Television stations around the country. To read more about Paving the Way (and to sneak a peek at an exclusive clip) visit:
http://americanroadmagazine.com/road_news/road_news.html
To find out about the making of Paving the Way read the article in the current (Spring 2009) edition of American Road magazine (page 56-57).
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I like the way you think It didn't take me near as long to get this old as I thought it would.
Thanks to all for the greetings. Dave P, there was once a time that I thought I could actually retire when I turned 62. That's no longer the case or I'd be putting your information to use at this instant. Maybe another year or two or three or... I'll save the numbers.
This post is being made during the final minutes of my birthday present to myself -- a night in the Ulysses S. Grant room at the Golden Lamb.
Happy B-day Denny!
Have a slice of cake before you hit the road
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Greetings!
The American Road staff would like to extend a hearty welcome to all new subscribers and American Road Forum members. We are thrilled to have you join the growing list of American Road enthusiasts!
The Spring 2009 issue recently mailed from the printer. Start watching your mail boxes! We've got some great surprises in store in the Spring issue: a new road trip itinerary, more pages, and some new departments! All of these updates are designed to help you better plan your road trips in 2009.
Article: Alton (Ill.) Along the Great River Road
White pelicans migrate through the Alton (Ill.) region along the Mississippi Flyway each spring and fall. Courtesy Alton Area CVB, http://www.visitalton.com.
The Alton, Illinois region is a masterpiece of nature. Filled with whistling birds, colorful trees, glistening waters, imposing bluffs, energetic fish, and unique plants, the environment is paradise for its visitors, as well as the animals and plants of the region.
The stacking bluffs are a geologic wonder resulting from the region's active ecological past. Inland seas covered the area 400 million years ago housing coral, sponges, tribolites, fish, snails, and clams. These rushing waters sculpted the deep crevices and alternating textures of the bluffs. The grand rocks were ancient sea floors during this time and many of these early creatures can still be found embedded in the limestone.
White pelicans vacation in the region from March until winter knocks again. Ducks, Falcons, Warblers, Sandpipers, Owls, Woodpeckers, and Warblers share trees, grasslands, lakes and streams. Gilbert Lake at the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge is an ideal bird lookout. Quiet visitors can peer at the more than 230 species of bird in the area. They can be seen bringing food to their chirping young, building nests with straw and leaves, or chasing one another through the blue sky. Particular birds to look for include the piliated woodpecker, which is the largest type in the United States and resembles "Woody the Woodpecker" with its flamboyant red head.
Other birds and wildlife have made the region's trails and parks their home. Visitors can observe the wildlife in its natural habitat, examining the primitive surroundings of the animals as well. Rich forestlands and sunny glades covered with wildflowers and various trees are dwellings for the deer, chipmunks, wild turkeys, foxes, and coyotes of the region. Great places to check out the area's plants and wildlife are Pere Marquette State Park, Gordon F. Moore Community Park, Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, McCully Project, and the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary.
Celebrate the arrival of spring and the winged visitors migrating along the Mississippi Flyway, at the Wings of Spring Confluence Birding Festival n Saturday, April 25, 2009. The festival will be at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton, Mo., just on the other side of the Clark Bridge.
The festival is jam packed with activities for all ages from off-site birding trips, birdhouse building, and storytelling to live bird demonstrations and guided kayak trips. The festival is FREE with some fees for cruises and kayak trips. For more information, call 1-800-285-6645 or click HERE.
Festivals and Events
Visit our calendar of events page and you'll find plenty of festivals and events (many without admission fees) to plan your 2009 vacations and outings. The possibilities are endless. http://www.americanroadmagazine.com/calendar/calendar.html
Winners of the Winter 2008 Cool Roads Sweepstakes
American Road Magazine® is pleased to announce the winner of the American Road® Winter 2008 Cool Roads Sweepstakes brought to you by American Road magazine and the following sponsors:
* Alton (Ill.) Regional CVB - http://visitalton.com/
* FedEx Office - http://fedex.com/
* LaSalle County (Ill.)/Starved Rock - http://www.enjoylasallecounty.com/
* Rochelle (Ill.) Tourism - http://www.rochelletourism.com/
* Tuscaloosa (Al.) CVB - Tuscaloosa (Al.) CVB
* Whidbey & Camano Islands Tourism - http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/
The sweepstakes winners are:
Christine Alonso, Edison, N.J.
Joyce Barner Allen, Joplin, Mo.
Tom Basarich, Sioux City, Iowa
Maurice Brown, Brentwood, Calif.
Sandra Dispensa, Bolingbrook, Ill.
Judy Hiatt, Parkland, Fla.
Lind Just, Jefferson, N.C.
Sarah Mitchell, Gardendale, Ala.
Edward Valente, Stoneham, Mass.
Eileen Zimmerman, Burnsville, Minn.
Congratulations!
You, too, could be a winner of the next American Road® Trip Sweepstakes! See pages 28 and 29 in the Spring 2009 edition of American Road magazine or watch our website for details on how to enter!
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
We welcome your correspondence and questions. Have you paid a recent visit to one or more of the places mentioned in a previous issue of AMERICAN ROAD? We want to hear about it. Are there specific highways or auto trails that you would like to read about in American Road? Let us know. We love receiving your cards, letters and e-mails. Photographs are great, too! You may send us a letter or e-mail. Send letters via US mail to:
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DREAM WELL AND DRIVE SAFELY ON THE AMERICAN ROAD!
Sincerely,
Becky Repp
American Road Magazine
The American Road economic stimulus package:
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Today is the last day that you may enter to win! If you haven't already done so, send an electronic entry with your name, address, email address, and phone number for the American Road® Cool Roads Sweepstakes to sweepstakes@americanroadmagazine.com.
To view contest rules click http://americanroadmagazine.com/sweepstakes/sweepstakes.html.
Ten prizewinners will be drawn at the conclusion of the sweepstakes for one or more of the following prizes:
* Plan a visit along the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway to view the eagles with the prize giveaway of a Bushnell 10 x 24 Binoculars from the Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau (a $250 value).
* Enjoy the Whidbey Camano Island (Washington) Extravaganza package no matter the season. Plan a weekend adventure on one tank of gas with this prize package that includes a Lavender Wind Farm gift certificate and four passes to the Whidbey Island Meerkerk Garden. Valued at $158.
* Enjoy this Tuscaloosa Treasure Trove of three beautiful coffee table books: "Crimson" Book about the Historic university of Alabama, "Tradition: The Pride of Bryant-Denny" book about the Home of the Alabama Crimson Tide, and the "Tuscaloosa Sketchbook" scenes of Tuscaloosa by local artist. T-shirt, cap and mug. (Retail value $150)
* Visit Alton (Illinois) and drive the Illinois River Road.
This prize package is valued at $258 and includes an overnight stay for two at the Comfort Inn Alton,
- A $25 Universal Gift Card to be used at area restaurants or shops,
- A copy of the Eagle Watching Handbook,
- A Painted Eagle Rock,
- A pair of matching Eagle Scarves,
- A signature bottle of wine from Grafton Winery in Grafton,
- Photograph Eagle Note Cards.
* Getaway from it all and experience Rochelle (Illinois). Travel the Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway. The package valued at $250 includes an overnight stay at the Comfort Inn & Suites, dinner at Abraham's, and Rochelle Railroad Park souvenirs.
* Preserve your vacation memories with FedEx Office Deluxe custom photo calendars (ten winners will be award a calendar valued at $19.99 value/each).
Best of luck!
Becky Repp
American Road Magazine
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Becky, I looked at the calendar and there are so many events... Is there some way to filter them possibly by state/province so that things can be more easily located?
Hi Chris,
The program sorts them by date so that they automatically roll off when the event passes.
What I do to locate an event (by city, state, or province) on the calendar is to do a "Find" (using the "Find" feature in your search engine browser). It will highlight each hit for that place on the page.
Becky Repp
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I want to send kudos to someone at American Road for maintaining a comprehensive calendar of events across the country. I clicked on the calendar on the main page and it is terrific. The events are interesting and the descriptions are excellent. I think it must be the best on the web. And the links really help. Now lets see….which of the goodies do I visit…?
Click HERE to go there.
Dave
Keep the Show on the Road!
Thanks Dave! We are attempting to maintain the most comprehensive calendar of events. Our ad sales representatives work hard to get the word out about our online calendar. We have an intern who reviews and approves all the calendar of event items prior to posting them on our site. It keeps her busy!
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Eric Ebinger of Norwalk, Ohio, long distance runner and Lincoln enthusiast, plans to begin an historic journey on the 200th anniversary of President Lincoln's birth on February 12. He will cross the length of the Lincoln Highway in Ohio, all 241 miles, in five days.
Read the full story at: http://americanroadmagazine.com/road_news/road_news.html
Spring 2009 Cruise
in General Discussion
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I see you've given us a challenge! This might be a job for the American Road foundation. It'll need to go to the board for consideration. . .
Thanks for the suggestion!
Best,
Becky