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GREETINGS FROM THE STAFF AT AMERICAN ROAD! The AMERICAN ROAD staff would like to extend a hearty welcome to all the new subscribers and AMERICAN ROAD FORUM members! We are thrilled to have more road trip enthusiasts join the growing list of AMERICAN ROAD subscribers and online FORUM Group members. I apologize for not sending this sooner, but I recently had back surgery (it has slowed me down a bit!). I would like to say thank you to those of you that have sent cards and well wishes. We appreciate them. Happenings at AMERICAN ROAD magazine: The Autumn 06 issue was mailed mid-September. A supplemental mailing of this issue is planned at the end of October. The Autumn issue will be perfect for planning Fall color tours. We believe it will help you plan some interesting places to visit on a future road trip! *Due to the overwhelming response from our subscription promotion through the American Collegiate Marketing Group and the National Education Association, the publisher's copies of the Autumn 06 issue of American Road are sold out. Only a handful of autographed copies remain. Anyone wanting a copy of the Autumn 06 issue of AMERICAN ROAD should go to his or her local newsstand, bookstore, or local Wal-Mart. If you have not visited the comprehensive re-designed AMERICAN ROAD MAGAZINE site, you are in for a treat! It makes it even easier to celebrate the two-lane highways of yesteryear, and the joys of driving them today. AMERICANROADMAGAZINE.COM not only offers a snippet or two from the current print issue, but lots of up-to-date travel tips, a festival and events calendar, fun and laughs from the American Road podcast program, and an interactive Forum where visitors can discuss topics, share stories, and post pictures of road trips. Find that roadside attraction, locate that vintage motel, discover that hidden landmark, and make new memories on the road less traveled. The Lincoln Highway, the National Road, Route 66, and more, all share a new home at AMERICANROADMAGAZINE.COM. You’ll find: -Timely news and travel tips from the experienced editors and staff of American Road. -FREE travel information for everyone—including families traveling with children, RV enthusiasts, and more— through our online ROAD NEWS, RESOURCES page and READER SERVICE CARD. -Our new AMERICAN ROAD Forum where you can share travel experiences, trip planning advice, and vacation pictures with fellow back road enthusiasts. -More festivals and events listed in our online CALENDAR. -More opportunities to win in the new AMERICAN ROAD Trip Sweepstakes. DON’T FORGET TO ENTER. You may do so at: http://americanroadmagazine.com/sweepstakes/sweepstakes.html. The winner will be announced on the Road News page of our website at: http://americanroadmagazine.com/road_news/road_news.html. So, before you hit the pavement hit the Internet highway at http://www.AMERICANROADMAGAZINE.COM UPCOMING ISSUE: Our graphic designers and the editorial team are hard at work on the Winter 2006 issue. It is scheduled to mail to subscribers in November/December. We believe it will assist you in finding fun during the upcoming winter months along the American Road. In this Autumn 2006 edition of the AMERICAN ROAD E-NEWSLETTER YOU WILL FIND: -TWELVE MONTHS OF TRAILS -AMERICAN ROAD TWO-LANE TRIVIA CONTEST & PRIOR CONTEST WINNER - DEVIL’S TOWER TURNS 100 -CLASSIFIEDS -AMERICAN ROAD FORUM & FORUM MYTH BUSTER -ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR A GIFT? -FAMILY FUN & LEARNING IN TEXAS -WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU -MANY THANKS TO THE ADVERTISERS IN AMERICAN ROAD TWELVE MONTHS OF TRAILS No matter what your interests, age, budget, or vacation time, Louisiana has a road trip for you. These road trips or "trails" are ideally suited for today's travelers who seek fun, convenience and adventure. The Creole Nature Trail is perfect for the outdoor enthusiasts and eco-traveler, allowing visitors to enjoy what Mother Nature blessed Louisiana with long ago. Since Halloween is near, you might travel along the Ghost Trail and you may see your own poltergeist at America's most haunted house, the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville. Bird watching enthusiasts flock to Louisiana annually to experience the state's diversity of species on the Birding Trail. The legendary Music Trail will get your feet tapping and your hands clapping as you experience jazz, zydeco, country, gospel, Cajun and other unique Louisiana rhythms and sounds. Other custom designed trails feature archeology, Civil War battlefields, plantation homes, azaleas, boudin (a Louisiana sausage), gardens and gumbo to name a few. AMERICAN ROAD TWO-LANE TRIVIA The 3rd person that responds to me via e-mail with the correct answer to the trivia question (below) wins a copy of the DVD "Alaska's Inside Passage" by Questar. Discover the treasures of Alaska's Marine Highway. Retail value $19.95. Trivia Question: Where is the Mayberry Cafe located (e.g. city and state)? Hint: You'll find the answer in an article in the Summer 06 issue (Volume 4 #2) of AMERICAN ROAD magazine. AMERICAN ROAD TWO-LANE TRIVIA WINNER The 5th person that responded to me via e-mail with the correct answer to the last trivia question (below) wins a copy of the DVD set “Legendary Muscle Cars.” By Questar. Description: This set packs over 10 hours with more than 70 hot muscle cars—as seen on the Speed Channel. Retail value $49.95. Trivia Question: What is the name of the only ALL female gun-fighting troop in the world?” (Hint: You’ll find it in a feature article in the Spring 2006 (Volume 4 #1) issue of AMERICAN ROAD magazine.) The Winner is: Jim Wade of Earlyville, Virginia. The answer: The Wild Roses (of Chloride, Arizona). (Mr. Wade - please e-mail becky@americanroadmagazine with mailing instructions). *Special thanks to the QUESTAR for sponsoring these two AMERICAN ROAD TWO-LANE TRIVIA QUESTIONS. CLASSIFIEDS CALIFORNIA HISTORIC ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion and enjoyment of Historic Route 66 in California. A quarterly newsletter, ROADSIGNS, includes news on events, preservation issues, history and current Route information in California, along with news and contacts from the other Route 66 states, and is included with annual membership. E-mail: kickinon66@msn.com or visit http://www.wemweb.com for a membership application. Gambi Hill Cabins offer 12 cabins on ten acres of forest: full kitchens in ten cabins, mini-kitchens--micro, fridge, and coffee pot in the other two. All cabins are separate with private decks, BBQs, and occasional visits from Bigfoot! One mile from Willow Creek, California, on Highway 299. Call 530-629-2701. The River House in Florence Oregon. Greet the day from the terrace overlooking the beautiful Siuslaw River! 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Museums, historical attractions, golf, shopping, and restaurants appeal to all. Settle into lodging ranging from elegant hotels to guest ranches. For a free travel packet, log on to http://www.visitNebraska.org or call 877NEBRASKA. RideGear.com http://www.anrdoezrs.net/jf104tgockn1426A85B132632A27 Click on the above link to find closeout Deals from RideGear.com Elk Meadow Vacation Village is "the best place to stay in Redwood National Park". Open during construction with a Pre-Grand Opening Special of $199.00 a night for an authentic Redwood Logger's cabin with 3 bedrooms 2 baths, a fully equipped kitchen and in-house laundry area. Just a few steps from elk in the front yard and redwood trees all around. (707) 488-2602 - At Maps.com, you will be able to purchase from over 25,000 map products for your favorite WorldWide destinations including Wall Maps, Travel Maps, Atlases, Globes, Games and more. - Maps.com Promotion! 10% OFF all orders of $50 or more! 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ANNOUNCING OUR NEW AMERICAN ROAD FORUM CONTEST! We are kicking off an October Forum Contest! "The Most Interesting Post." Forum hosts Pat and Jennifer Bremer have posted details on the contest in the “GENERAL” category, under “General Discussion.” Forum Myth Busters – 1) Some of our previous Yahoo members had difficulty logging in to our new AMERICAN ROAD FORUM. In virtually all instances the problem was solved with a simple password reset. If you have encountered difficulties simply e-mail jbremer@americanroadmagazine.com, pbremer@americanroadmagazine.com, or myself, becky@americanroadmagazine.com. All of us are happy to assist you. 2) A few folks have sent in e-mail messages concerned that they are not able to set up an e-mail digest from our new AMERICAN ROAD FORUM. This message is to confirm that IT IS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE E-MAIL DIGESTS. We have posted a section for technical help under the “GENERAL” category titled “FORUM TECHNICAL HELP.” If you are still having difficulty, contact Jennifer Bremer, Pat Bremer, or myself at the e-mails specified in Forum Myth Buster #1. We can walk you through the process. DEVIL’S TOWER TURNS 100 Northeast Wyoming Devils Tower became the first national monument in the US in 1906 Mateo Tepee is the Native American name for Devils Tower National Monument in northeastern Wyoming. A tribal legend has it that a giant bear scratched his way up the volcanic neck while chasing seven young Kiowa girls to the top - thus forming the gouges that adorn the tower’s side. President Teddy Roosevelt proclaimed the unique rock and immediate area a national monument in September, 1906. The tower was brought to the world’s attention most prominently as a landing platform for extraterrestrials in Steven Speilberg’s classic sci-fi film “Close Encounters of The Third Kind.” The spectacular rock formation known as Devils Tower and the surrounding countryside, home to a myriad of plant and animal life, attract visitors from around the world (and, according to Speilberg the Universe!). Visitors delight in the beauty of the area and enjoy the activities offered at the monument. American Indians consider the area sacred, a place for prayer and renewal. . ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR A GIFT? Search no more. American Road is the perfect gift that they will enjoy all year long! Order today by calling toll-free 1-877-285-5434, or order on-line (http://www.americanroadmagazine.com). We will send a gift notice—and we can personalize it with a message from you! We also now have GIFT CERTIFICATES (available in $5.00 increments)! 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Hello all. I've heard from Patrick Singleton - another US 99 enthusiast. Patrick is going to draft a template letter that we will obtain input from highway preservationists, enthusiasts, etc. on and then post on the Forum for those interested in expressing an opinion to the task for working on the Interstate/Columbia Bridge project. Stay tuned for more information! Best, Becky

Just replying to the note about how I do the newsletter. First, I compose in MS Word for Mac. Then, I copy and paste. The e-mail version is actually copied and pasted into a special "e-newsletter" feature built into our website (and the technical aspects of it are WAY beyond me). Not sure if that helps or not. I'm working on a new e-newsletter today -- so, you'll see another version soon.

An opportunity to voice our concerns and suggestions is at hand concerning an historic bridge on US 99 - formerly the old Pacific Highway. Please take note. Feedback and input are welcome and encouraged. This will need to be a team effort if we are to effect change. Best, Becky

Please see my post in the US 99 sub-forum. Action is needed - NOW to make our voices heard if we are to have any impact on what might happen to this historic bridge.

I saw information concerning the potential future of the Interstate Bridge over the Columbia River (US 99 and formerly Pacific Highway Bridge). I am hopeful that the AMERICAN ROAD FORUM members can muster up some passion to help preserve an important piece of history. I will make reference to this in the Bridges sub-forum as well. Please see my message below about organizing to make sure that historic road preservationists, historians, and enthusiasts opinions are heard. We ran an in-depth feature article on the Interstate Bridge over the Columbia in AMERICAN ROAD Magazine back in the Winter 2003 issue. We have a special place in our hearts for it. The bridge deserves to be preserved in some fashion. The staff at AMERICAN ROAD Magazine would be very interested in assisting in efforts to preserve it. I know we would be happy to provide comment to the Task Force and to run something in AMERICAN ROAD. Perhaps we can come up with a template/form letter than can then be utilized by interested parties to comment to the Task Force. We may also be able to send out a press release emphasizing the importance of preserving our history for generations to come. Best, Becky Repp General Manager AMERICAN ROAD Magazine becky@americanroadmagazine.com cell: 206-369-5782 Some additional articles about the bridge's history: http://www.oregonlive.com/search/index.ssf...115942300532496 0.xml?oregonian?lcg&coll=7&thispage=2 www.oregonlive.com and search for "Interstate Bridge" for the article dated Thursday September 28th. Opinions may be expressed at: > http://www.columbiarivercrossing.org/.

I remember stopping at Stuckey's on our family road trips. I also remember the Roy Rogers restaurants. We lived in Virginia when I was young - and I recall the grand opening of the Roy Rogers restaurant there. I got to meet Roy Rogers. I think I was too young to really realize what that meant -- but, my parents were sure excited!

I received this in an e-mail today and thought it was interesting: New Florida Discovery Bicycling Center On November 12 the new Florida Discovery Bicycling Center in Lake Helen will roll out its inaugural training and touring program - the first of its kind in Florida. The FDBC's first five-night, six-day program will begin November 12 with a full day of cycle training by League of American Bicyclists-certified safe cycling instructors. The remainder of the program will include a schedule of daytime tours with stops for wildlife sightings, historical briefs and nature explorations along the scenic St. Johns River. Local events and entertainment, such as storytellers and musicians, will be incorporated with tours seasonally. In the evenings, riders will enjoy dinner at area restaurants and private homes before retiring to The Cassadaga Hotel, a 1929 country inn and home base for the tours. Sponsored by the Florida Bicycle Association, the River of Lakes Heritage Corridor, and the City of Lake Helen, the FDBC is intended to create a hub of outdoor recreational touring while helping adults cycle more safely on Florida's roads. Visit www.floridabicycle.org/discovery, or call 386-228-2121 for further information.

Hello all. I'm back home from having back surgery. I can only sit 30 minutes at a time 4x/day. Other than that it's stand or lie down! I wanted to let you all know to check out the new AMERICAN ROAD TRIP SWEEPSTAKES on our website. Anyone who subscribes between Sept 1, 2006 and Oct 31, 2006 is automatically entered. There is no purchase necessary to enter -- and instructions are provided on the AMERICAN ROAD TRIP SWEEPSTAKES page. We also announced the winner of the last AMERICAN ROAD TRIP SWEEPSTAKES on our Road News page. Check it out . . . you never know, you may be the next winner! Happy travels, Becky Repp

Greetings. AMERICAN ROAD MAGAZINE staff would like to hear about some of your camping habits. We would also like to hear any topics of specific interest that we might cover in our Road News Page on our website. If you have any suggestions, thoughts, ideas pertaining to topics we might cover related to camping- please post a message in this section. We appreciate you taking a few moments of your time to respond to this poll! Best, Becky Repp

Dave, Glad the package arrived safely. Hope you enjoy it! Becky Hi Alex, Glad it arrived. I wondered why the package came back. If memory serves it was a photography book. I think I forgot to send you an e-mail explaining what it was. It was sent as a 'consolation' prize actually. You provided the most entertaining answer (and the correct one) to one of our trivia contests. Even though you weren't the correct respondent, we at American Road, thought your answer was very creative and deserved a little something extra, too! I can resend it if you like. Becky

Did you get your control panel set up so you can receive notifications with the info that Pat gave you? Or do you need additional assistance. Let us know, Pat, Jennifer or I are happy to help. Best, Becky

Greetings everyone. Just a reminder that today - August 31 - is the last day to enter the AMERICAN ROAD TRIP SWEEPSTAKES sponsored by AmericInn and Explore Minnesota Tourism. If you subscribed to American Road Magazine between July 1 and today - you are automatically entered. Otherwise, you may enter to win (no purchase necessary). Instructions are provided on the following page: http://americanroadmagazine.com/sweepstakes/sweepstakes.html Best of Luck! Becky

Dave and Alex, I've now got your contact info and will get your prizes out to you in this week's mail. Dave, congrats again! Alex - keep on posting! We sure enjoy reading your messages. You've given all of us a goal to achieve. Best. Becky

Hi Dave, Great to have you on board! What recent drives have you taken on your bike lately? Becky

I've heard of others seeing the same sign you are plagued with vieiwing while taking you daughter to work. It is simply amazing to me that someone would PAY to put some of these phrases on a billboard . . .

We enjoyed our visit with you, too, Denny! We were glad you were able to attend the Cruise and get good pics- as this year the event landed right in the middle of crunch time for getting the next issue out (which will be mailing in September). Sounds like you had an interesting trip home. Becky

GREETINGS FROM THE STAFF AT AMERICAN ROAD! The AMERICAN ROAD staff would like to extend a hearty welcome to all the new subscribers and AMERICAN ROAD FORUM members! We are thrilled to have more road trip enthusiasts join the growing list of AMERICAN ROAD subscribers and online FORUM Group members. We hope you are enjoying the Summer 2006 issue of AMERICAN ROAD. It mailed initially to subscribers in June. The second mailing of the Summer 06 issue mailed the first week of August and should arrive in your mailbox in the next few weeks. Exciting happenings at AMERICAN ROAD magazine: Through today's World Wide Web, the comprehensive re-designed AMERICAN ROAD MAGAZINE site, makes it even easier to celebrate the two-lane highways of yesteryear, and the joys of driving them today. AMERICANROADMAGAZINE.COM not only offers a snippet or two from the current print issue, but lots of up-to-date travel tips, a festival and events calendar, fun and laughs from the American Road podcast program, and an interactive forum where visitors can discuss topics, share stories, and post pictures of road trips. Find that roadside attraction, locate that vintage motel, discover that hidden landmark, and make new memories on the road less traveled. The Lincoln Highway, the National Road, Route 66, and more, all share a new home at AMERICANROADMAGAZINE.COM. 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In this Summer 2006 edition of the AMERICAN ROAD E-NEWSLETTER YOU WILL FIND: - PLANS FOR AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER UNVEILED AT TONOPAH -AMERICAN ROAD TWO-LANE TRIVIA -CLASSIFIEDS -AMERICAN ROAD FORUM - CALAVERAS COUNTY WORDS: MEANINGS, ROOTS AND PRONOUNCIATIONS -ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR A GIFT? -I’M A HOT TOE PICKER -WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU -MANY THANKS TO THE ADVERTISERS IN AMERICAN ROAD PLANS FOR AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER UNVEILED AT TONOPAH Tonopah, Nevada. 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Hi Scott, Very cool! Be sure to take pics and write us a letter for AR. Check out this site - http://www.northtoalaska.com/Map.aspx - it might be helpful for planning your trip. I'm sad to say I've not driven all the way there, myself. However, I've been to Ketchikan (just did an article on it in the Summer 06 issue of AR - if your planning on stopping there - you might want to check it out). If you're planning on stopping in Ketchikan I can send you some additional links that might be useful to you. Becky

Hi Scott, Are you planning on driving all the way? or do you want to travel the inland passage (you can go on the ferry from Seattle up to Alaska -- I've talked with folks that have taken their tents and "camped" on the decks of the ferry! There are some different options depending upon what you want to do. Becky

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Hat's off to Clarksville, IN and C-P! Thanks for the good news Pat.

Hi Kris and John, I'm going to have to think about that one - there's so much. But, I bet I'm not eligible to win the contest anyway!

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US 6 actually intersects an old named auto trail called the Blue Valley Drive in Iowa (a feature article is coming out in our Autumn issue about it). There is a new transportation museum on Iowa US 6 in Grinnell. Also, US 6 through the mountains on the eastern side of Utah is a great drive with some fun stops. And, of course US 6 shares some of Nevada US 50 before it gets to Ely. You might want to check out the Feature article about US 6 in the Summer 05 issue of AMERICAN ROAD. Joe Hurley - who walked the entire length of US 6 - wrote the piece and lists a number of great places to visit. Happy travels! Becky Repp becky@americanroadmagazine.com