Guest Jim Ross Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 David, Thanks for the link to the Colorado roads history. Great site! Jim R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Gassmann Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 World's Largest Catsup Bottle Summerfest welcomes the Travel Channel "Taste of America" Program... and American Road Magazine! We've cooked up some new excitement this year as the Travel Channel program "Taste of America with Mark DeCarlo" will be joining us! Mark will be taking part in the Catsup Taste Test: Celebrity Challenge and be talking with other Taste-Testers, chefs, catsup-lovers, and festival-goers. And two of our illustrious celebrity catsup tasters will be none other than Thomas & Becky Repp of American Road! You gotta love it! It's the 7th Annual World's Largest Catsup Bottle Summerfest Birthday Party and Classic Car Cruise! This family-style street festival will be held on Main Street in downtown Collinsville, Illinois on Sunday, July 10, 2005 from 8 am to 8 pm. Music, food, & fun for everyone! Also featured this year is the return of the "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" theme song karaoke to win official Killer Tomato t-shirts, posters, and 25th anniversary DVDs. And by popular demand, the return of Eric Nelson, artist and curator of the World's Largest Collection of the World's Smallest Versions of the World's Largest Things Traveling Roadside Attraction and Museum. As if that's not enough, we'll again hold our kitschy little contest to crown the 2005 Sir Catsup and Princess Tomato. There will be lots of old-fashioned party games for kids of all ages: Musical Chairs, Water Balloon Toss, Spin the Bottle, Hula Hoop Contest, Tangy Catsup Taste Test, Cake & Ice Cream, and much much more! We'll have plenty of classic cars, craft booths, attendance prizes, live music, food and fantastic family fun! Not into cars? Bring your bike and enjoy the Big Bottle Bike Ride sponsored by Trailnet's Bicycle Fun Club! Butch Wax & the Hollywoods will cap off the day with a free concert at 6:30. Help celebrate the 56th anniversary of the world-famous Brooks Catsup Bottle water tower. What could be better than a red, white & blue birthday party for this incredible example of 20th century roadside America? A nation-wide, grassroots community effort saved this landmark from demolition and restored it to its original glory in 1995. This event is presented by the Illinois Main Street Program office of Downtown Collinsville, Inc. For more World's Largest Catsup Bottle Summerfest information, and a complete schedule of events, call 618-345-5598 or log on to www.catsupbottle.com today! # # # Media: Pre-event and day-of coverage is very much appreciated. Organizers are available for photos and/or video for print, radio, or television interviews. Contact: Judy DeMoisy, The Catsup Bottle Lady 618-345-5598 Contact: Mike Gassmann, The Big Tomato 618-978-3768 T'anks for your support, catsup with ya'll later! Downtown Collinsville, Inc. Catsup Bottle Summerfest Committee 216 East Main Street Collinsville, Illinois 62234 618-345-5598 phone 618-345-5699 fax bigtomato@catsupbottle.com http://www.catsupbottle.com Pour it on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Getting out of your own backyard in a southerly direction probably means I-65 to Louisville and the bottom boundary of you comfortable range is sort of I/40/Nashville. One possible route would be staying on I-65 all the way to Nashville to catch some great music on Saturday night. Pace yourself by stopping by the Corvette museum in Bowling Green, saying hi to your old friend Ivan in Cave City, or burning excess time in Nashville by visiting the Parthenon, the Ryman, or other attractions. In the morning, head home on US-31E, pick up US-62 east in Bardstown, then, in Versailles, grab US-60 back to Louisville. Shorten it up by skipping Nashville and catching US-31 in Bowling Green or make it even more leisurely by just heading east on US-62 at Elizabethtown. Another variation is US-68 from BG to Lexington then US-60 to Louisville. Of course, if you take 68, stopping by Penn's Store in Gravel Switch is almost a requirement. There are plenty of other variations including trading US-62 for the Blue Grass Parkway to speed things up while still getting some decent scenery. You're in horse/Bourbon country so there are distilleries & good looking farms to be seen. Beautiful horses & fast women or something like that. --Denny > -----Original Message----- > From: Jennifer [mailto:jabremer66@aol.com] > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 9:26 AM > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Ideas needed! Two lane route & > destinations south of Indiana... > > Hi all! Pat and I are interested in taking a weekend trip, > just Saturday and Sunday. I'd like to head south, take all > two lane roads (though, I'm not averse to taking the Evil-I > through Indiana, then two lane after). We'd probably leave > at 7:00 AM, and stop around 6:00 PM. > > Assuming our fairly lesirely pace, stopping often to take > photos, I guess we'd average 35 - 40 MPH, so we could travel > between 385 and 440 miles from Indianapolis. I'd like > suggestions from the group as to a nice scenic route we can > take. Any additional suggestions, such as diners, motels and > things to do / see are welcomed as well. > > I have Microsoft Streets and Trips, and a neat feature is to > set preferred roads, you can set Interstates to low > preference and other highways to high preference, and it will > keep you off the interstate. > > Thanks for any suggestions! > > Jennifer > http://www.roadtripmemories.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roadmaven Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Hi folks...our National Road whiz, Frank Brusca, was the topic of an article in his local paper: http://www.snponline.com/NEWS7-23/7- 23_weroute40%207-23.htm Great article, Frank! Pat Bremer American Road List Host Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin Stierlen Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Hi all, being new to this group let me just tell a few things about myself: I am an architect for the Baden Wurttemberg state administration here in Stuttgart, Germany. I have traveled most of the continental 48 extensively in the 80's and 90's, back in 1986 I was working in Dayton, Ohio for a year as an intern. While I would love to come back and get some more mileage, notably on the "blue highways", I don't rightly know when it is going to happen. Anyway, I hope to be able to find and share info here. A little off topic, but regarding the pictures in the photo file, obviously not to a great degree: I have written a book (just been publsihed in April 2005) about american (model) railroads in which I have included a chapter about the characteristics of certain landscapes in the U.S., architecture, roadside americana like gas stations, signs and such, and I wish I would have found this group a year ago. Thanks and best regards Martin Stierlen Korntal, Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chuck Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Jennifer" <jabremer66@a...> wrote: > Hi all! Pat and I are interested in taking a weekend trip, just > Saturday and Sunday. I'd like to head south, take all two lane roads > > I have Microsoft Streets and Trips, and a neat feature is to set > preferred roads, you can set Interstates to low preference and other > highways to high preference, and it will keep you off the interstate. > > Thanks for any suggestions! > > Jennifer > http://www.roadtripmemories.com Hi Jennifer, I also have Microsoft Streets and Maps and use the road preference tool. Since I have yet to travel "up that way", that tool might be best. When the trip planner shows you your route, notice the towns along the way. Larger towns have many streets. This might be helpful in determining your destination for the day! Also, you can choose a way that has many smaller town, if you wish. Write down a few towns along the route and do a web search. This way you can see if these towns have restaurants, attractions, etc. Have a great trip! Charles PS. Enjoyed your web site and spent three hours reviewing your trip in Aug 2000 on Rt 66. Hope to do that when Katie and I travel up US 61 from Baton Rouge to Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 That sounds like a good plan, Denny! I know there's a Coca-Cola memorabilia museum in that area that we had wanted to visit, but didn't get a chance, so that might be good. Also, is the Penn Store you mentioned the same one you had listed on your website - that cool general store? I definitely wanted to go there too. Jennifer --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Denny Gibson" <denny@d...> wrote: > Getting out of your own backyard in a southerly direction probably means > I-65 to Louisville and the bottom boundary of you comfortable range is sort > of I/40/Nashville. One possible route would be staying on I-65 all the way > to Nashville to catch some great music on Saturday night. Pace yourself by > stopping by the Corvette museum in Bowling Green, saying hi to your old > friend Ivan in Cave City, or burning excess time in Nashville by visiting > the Parthenon, the Ryman, or other attractions. In the morning, head home on > US-31E, pick up US-62 east in Bardstown, then, in Versailles, grab US-60 > back to Louisville. Shorten it up by skipping Nashville and catching US-31 > in Bowling Green or make it even more leisurely by just heading east on > US-62 at Elizabethtown. Another variation is US-68 from BG to Lexington then > US-60 to Louisville. Of course, if you take 68, stopping by Penn's Store in > Gravel Switch is almost a requirement. There are plenty of other variations > including trading US-62 for the Blue Grass Parkway to speed things up while > still getting some decent scenery. You're in horse/Bourbon country so there > are distilleries & good looking farms to be seen. Beautiful horses & fast > women or something like that. > > --Denny > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jennifer [mailto:jabremer66@a...] > > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 9:26 AM > > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Ideas needed! Two lane route & > > destinations south of Indiana... > > > > Hi all! Pat and I are interested in taking a weekend trip, > > just Saturday and Sunday. I'd like to head south, take all > > two lane roads (though, I'm not averse to taking the Evil-I > > through Indiana, then two lane after). We'd probably leave > > at 7:00 AM, and stop around 6:00 PM. > > > > Assuming our fairly lesirely pace, stopping often to take > > photos, I guess we'd average 35 - 40 MPH, so we could travel > > between 385 and 440 miles from Indianapolis. I'd like > > suggestions from the group as to a nice scenic route we can > > take. Any additional suggestions, such as diners, motels and > > things to do / see are welcomed as well. > > > > I have Microsoft Streets and Trips, and a neat feature is to > > set preferred roads, you can set Interstates to low > > preference and other highways to high preference, and it will > > keep you off the interstate. > > > > Thanks for any suggestions! > > > > Jennifer > > http://www.roadtripmemories.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Greetings All, Would anyone be interested in obtaining any reproduction shield route markers? Can have them made with ANY route numbers current or past. (ie: US66, US 99, US40, US101, US60, US1, US40, etc) They're made to authentic specs by a company who contracts out to individual state DOT's for actual highway use: Height: 24 inches x 24 inches Material: .080" 3105 Aluminum Alloy Sheeting: 3M Scotchlite Engineer Grade $60 plus shipping. If interested, send me an email and I can send you a photo. God Bless and Happy Trails. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Yep, Penns ( http://www.pennsstore.com/ ) is the "oldest country store in the nation. I was there during the outhouse races but I'm sure it's worth seeing anytime. They do suggest calling ahead if you want to be certain they'll be open. It's not right on US-68 (or much of anything else for that matter) but their website will give you directions, etc. 68 will also take you through Harrodsburg and past Shaker Village ( http://www.shakervillageky.org/ ) which is definitely worth a stop. I know they have overnight accommodations but can't tell you anything about them. East of Shaker Village, the road is rather wiggly (in a nice sort of way) going down to and back up from the river. What was once the tallest railroad bridge in the country/world/galaxy ( http://worldtimzone.com/railtrail/highbridge/ ) is nearby but you have to make some effort to get there from US-68. Sorry I can't help on the Coca-Cola museum. I do have a few trips in this area (including Penns Store) on my site and might be able to remember a few more things if you get a general route picked out and have some questions. Looks like a good weekend and I'm sure you'll make it a good drive. Denny Gibson Cincinnati, OH www.DennyGibson.com P.S., As residents of Speedway, IN, traveling on the Fourth of July, you might consider displaying a flag from your local race track as you travel. I have such a flag (getting rather ratty these days) that I display for Indy Pennant Day. > -----Original Message----- > From: Jennifer [mailto:jabremer66@aol.com] > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 11:45 AM > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Ideas needed! Two lane route & > destinations south of Indiana... > > That sounds like a good plan, Denny! > > I know there's a Coca-Cola memorabilia museum in that area > that we had wanted to visit, but didn't get a chance, so that > might be good. > > Also, is the Penn Store you mentioned the same one you had > listed on your website - that cool general store? I > definitely wanted to go there too. > > Jennifer > > > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Denny Gibson" <denny@d...> > wrote: > > Getting out of your own backyard in a southerly direction probably > means > > I-65 to Louisville and the bottom boundary of you comfortable > range is sort > > of I/40/Nashville. One possible route would be staying on I-65 all > the way > > to Nashville to catch some great music on Saturday night. Pace > yourself by > > stopping by the Corvette museum in Bowling Green, saying hi to > your old > > friend Ivan in Cave City, or burning excess time in Nashville by > visiting > > the Parthenon, the Ryman, or other attractions. In the morning, > head home on > > US-31E, pick up US-62 east in Bardstown, then, in Versailles, grab > US-60 > > back to Louisville. Shorten it up by skipping Nashville and > catching US-31 > > in Bowling Green or make it even more leisurely by just heading > east on > > US-62 at Elizabethtown. Another variation is US-68 from BG to > Lexington then > > US-60 to Louisville. Of course, if you take 68, stopping by Penn's > Store in > > Gravel Switch is almost a requirement. There are plenty of other > variations > > including trading US-62 for the Blue Grass Parkway to speed things > up while > > still getting some decent scenery. You're in horse/Bourbon country > so there > > are distilleries & good looking farms to be seen. Beautiful horses > & fast > > women or something like that. > > > > --Denny > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Jennifer [mailto:jabremer66@a...] > > > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 9:26 AM > > > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Ideas needed! Two lane route & > destinations > > > south of Indiana... > > > > > > Hi all! Pat and I are interested in taking a weekend trip, just > > > Saturday and Sunday. I'd like to head south, take all two lane > > > roads (though, I'm not averse to taking the Evil-I > through Indiana, > > > then two lane after). We'd probably leave at 7:00 AM, and stop > > > around 6:00 PM. > > > > > > Assuming our fairly lesirely pace, stopping often to take > photos, I > > > guess we'd average 35 - 40 MPH, so we could travel > between 385 and > > > 440 miles from Indianapolis. I'd like suggestions from > the group as > > > to a nice scenic route we can take. Any additional suggestions, > > > such as diners, motels and things to do / see are > welcomed as well. > > > > > > I have Microsoft Streets and Trips, and a neat feature is to set > > > preferred roads, you can set Interstates to low > preference and other > > > highways to high preference, and it will keep you off the > > > interstate. > > > > > > Thanks for any suggestions! > > > > > > Jennifer > > > http://www.roadtripmemories.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egyptianzipper@aol.com Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 In a message dated 7/1/05 9:56:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, alf@mia.net writes: I sometimes get the old Rand McNally out and take a look. ==================================================================== Dollar General has a real bargain. "The American Road Atlas 2005" for $3.50. Tom Hoffman Pearisburg VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Hi Charles, Thanks for writing - glad you enjoyed the site. That August 200 tripon 66 was the first and only part of the site for a while, and it grew from there. Thanks also for the tips on Streets & Trips. I have been discovering the power of the software in trip planning, and it's really fun! Welcome aboard! Jennifer > > Hi Jennifer, > > I also have Microsoft Streets and Maps and use the road preference > tool. Since I have yet to travel "up that way", that tool might be > best. When the trip planner shows you your route, notice the towns > along the way. Larger towns have many streets. This might be helpful > in determining your destination for the day! Also, you can choose a > way that has many smaller town, if you wish. Write down a few towns > along the route and do a web search. This way you can see if these > towns have restaurants, attractions, etc. > > Have a great trip! > Charles > > PS. Enjoyed your web site and spent three hours reviewing your trip in > Aug 2000 on Rt 66. Hope to do that when Katie and I travel up US 61 > from Baton Rouge to Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Alex Burr Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 If your going to Nashville heading south, there's always U S 31, at least, for Indianapolis to Nashville. Parallels I-65. Happy Travels. Hudsonly, Alex B Denny Gibson <denny@dennygibson.com> wrote: Yep, Penns ( http://www.pennsstore.com/ ) is the "oldest country store in the nation. I was there during the outhouse races but I'm sure it's worth seeing anytime. They do suggest calling ahead if you want to be certain they'll be open. It's not right on US-68 (or much of anything else for that matter) but their website will give you directions, etc. 68 will also take you through Harrodsburg and past Shaker Village ( http://www.shakervillageky.org/ ) which is definitely worth a stop. I know they have overnight accommodations but can't tell you anything about them. East of Shaker Village, the road is rather wiggly (in a nice sort of way) going down to and back up from the river. What was once the tallest railroad bridge in the country/world/galaxy ( http://worldtimzone.com/railtrail/highbridge/ ) is nearby but you have to make some effort to get there from US-68. Sorry I can't help on the Coca-Cola museum. I do have a few trips in this area (including Penns Store) on my site and might be able to remember a few more things if you get a general route picked out and have some questions. Looks like a good weekend and I'm sure you'll make it a good drive. Denny Gibson Cincinnati, OH www.DennyGibson.com P.S., As residents of Speedway, IN, traveling on the Fourth of July, you might consider displaying a flag from your local race track as you travel. I have such a flag (getting rather ratty these days) that I display for Indy Pennant Day. > -----Original Message----- > From: Jennifer [mailto:jabremer66@aol.com] > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 11:45 AM > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Ideas needed! Two lane route & > destinations south of Indiana... > > That sounds like a good plan, Denny! > > I know there's a Coca-Cola memorabilia museum in that area > that we had wanted to visit, but didn't get a chance, so that > might be good. > > Also, is the Penn Store you mentioned the same one you had > listed on your website - that cool general store? I > definitely wanted to go there too. > > Jennifer > > > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Denny Gibson" <denny@d...> > wrote: > > Getting out of your own backyard in a southerly direction probably > means > > I-65 to Louisville and the bottom boundary of you comfortable > range is sort > > of I/40/Nashville. One possible route would be staying on I-65 all > the way > > to Nashville to catch some great music on Saturday night. Pace > yourself by > > stopping by the Corvette museum in Bowling Green, saying hi to > your old > > friend Ivan in Cave City, or burning excess time in Nashville by > visiting > > the Parthenon, the Ryman, or other attractions. In the morning, > head home on > > US-31E, pick up US-62 east in Bardstown, then, in Versailles, grab > US-60 > > back to Louisville. Shorten it up by skipping Nashville and > catching US-31 > > in Bowling Green or make it even more leisurely by just heading > east on > > US-62 at Elizabethtown. Another variation is US-68 from BG to > Lexington then > > US-60 to Louisville. Of course, if you take 68, stopping by Penn's > Store in > > Gravel Switch is almost a requirement. There are plenty of other > variations > > including trading US-62 for the Blue Grass Parkway to speed things > up while > > still getting some decent scenery. You're in horse/Bourbon country > so there > > are distilleries & good looking farms to be seen. Beautiful horses > & fast > > women or something like that. > > > > --Denny > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Jennifer [mailto:jabremer66@a...] > > > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 9:26 AM > > > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Ideas needed! Two lane route & > destinations > > > south of Indiana... > > > > > > Hi all! Pat and I are interested in taking a weekend trip, just > > > Saturday and Sunday. I'd like to head south, take all two lane > > > roads (though, I'm not averse to taking the Evil-I > through Indiana, > > > then two lane after). We'd probably leave at 7:00 AM, and stop > > > around 6:00 PM. > > > > > > Assuming our fairly lesirely pace, stopping often to take > photos, I > > > guess we'd average 35 - 40 MPH, so we could travel > between 385 and > > > 440 miles from Indianapolis. I'd like suggestions from > the group as > > > to a nice scenic route we can take. Any additional suggestions, > > > such as diners, motels and things to do / see are > welcomed as well. > > > > > > I have Microsoft Streets and Trips, and a neat feature is to set > > > preferred roads, you can set Interstates to low > preference and other > > > highways to high preference, and it will keep you off the > > > interstate. > > > > > > Thanks for any suggestions! > > > > > > Jennifer > > > http://www.roadtripmemories.com 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!) 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Guest egyptianzipper@aol.com Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 In a message dated 7/1/05 7:28:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time, realtupi@yahoo.com writes: We avoided the Interstates (I fail to see that they save much time any more) and drove the old highways. ==================================================================== I'm doing that more and more. I simply cannot stand I-81 in Virginia, and have worked out alternate routings to avoid it. In bad weather, I stay away from I-77 going south too; invariably a truck will be turned over going down Fancy Gap Mountain. The only interstate around here that isn't bad is 64 between I-81 and I-77. Very little traffic and not a bad drive. You see all kinds of road stuff on US 11, which follows 81 for practically its entire length. There's an old motel called the Blue Jay with adjoining restaurant and a marvelous neon sign, around Ironto VA. Other places, you'll see buildings that used to be Howard Johnson's or Stuckey's, or the telltale front overhang on old gas stations. The old roads take longer, but my nerves don't end up being shredded. Tom Hoffman Pearisburg VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Yep! You definitely are a featured group...I am a new member, howdy to all. I live in southeast Utah. Nice to meet you all! Chris --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Jennifer" <jabremer66@a...> wrote: > Hi Denny! The light bulb went off last night and I thought we might > be a featured group at Yahoo and we are an "editor's pick" for "Summer > Road Trips!". Too cool. The list keeps growing as more requests come > in! > > Hope everyone dives right in and starts the road warrior stories! > > Jennifer > http://www.roadtripmemories.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 I'm looking at my Rand McNally right now and they have a "Best of the Road 2005" section with some road trip suggestions and things to do, etc. I'm also looking at the Rand McNally website and that's pretty neat too - it has a lot of good road trip planning information, and links so that when you select a map, you can also click to find area things to do, or places to dine, etc. Neat stuff! Combine that with MS Streets & Trips, the members of this list and I have a lot of good info!! Jennifer --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Larry Kinsey <alf@m...> wrote: > Jennifer, > > I sometimes get the old Rand McNally out and take a look. They have areas > that they call scenic routes and have followed some of these in > Kansas. You would be surprised the things you can find on those trips. > > Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, egyptianzipper@a... wrote: > In a message dated 7/1/05 9:56:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, alf@m... > writes: > I sometimes get the old Rand McNally out and take a look. > ==================================================================== > Dollar General has a real bargain. "The American Road Atlas 2005" for $3.50. > > Tom Hoffman > Pearisburg VA That's even cheaper than our Wal-Mart / Rand McNally Atlas for $4.97! Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 I'm sure you've already figured out that the Coca-Cola museum you mentioned is almost certainly this one in Elizabethtown ( http://www.schmidtmuseum.com/ ). I had no idea it was there. Amazing what you can learn on this list. But did you know that Cameron Crowe has a film named Elizabethtown coming out this fall? There was some filming in E-town so maybe the Coke museum will be in it. Denny Gibson Cincinnati, OH www.DennyGibson.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Jennifer [mailto:jabremer66@aol.com] > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 11:45 AM > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Ideas needed! Two lane route & destinations > south of Indiana... > > > That sounds like a good plan, Denny! > > I know there's a Coca-Cola memorabilia museum in that area that we > had wanted to visit, but didn't get a chance, so that might be good. > > Also, is the Penn Store you mentioned the same one you had listed on > your website - that cool general store? I definitely wanted to go > there too. > > Jennifer > > > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Denny Gibson" <denny@d...> > wrote: > > Getting out of your own backyard in a southerly direction probably > means > > I-65 to Louisville and the bottom boundary of you comfortable > range is sort > > of I/40/Nashville. One possible route would be staying on I-65 all > the way > > to Nashville to catch some great music on Saturday night. Pace > yourself by > > stopping by the Corvette museum in Bowling Green, saying hi to > your old > > friend Ivan in Cave City, or burning excess time in Nashville by > visiting > > the Parthenon, the Ryman, or other attractions. In the morning, > head home on > > US-31E, pick up US-62 east in Bardstown, then, in Versailles, grab > US-60 > > back to Louisville. Shorten it up by skipping Nashville and > catching US-31 > > in Bowling Green or make it even more leisurely by just heading > east on > > US-62 at Elizabethtown. Another variation is US-68 from BG to > Lexington then > > US-60 to Louisville. Of course, if you take 68, stopping by Penn's > Store in > > Gravel Switch is almost a requirement. There are plenty of other > variations > > including trading US-62 for the Blue Grass Parkway to speed things > up while > > still getting some decent scenery. You're in horse/Bourbon country > so there > > are distilleries & good looking farms to be seen. Beautiful horses > & fast > > women or something like that. > > > > --Denny > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Jennifer [mailto:jabremer66@a...] > > > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 9:26 AM > > > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Ideas needed! Two lane route & > > > destinations south of Indiana... > > > > > > Hi all! Pat and I are interested in taking a weekend trip, > > > just Saturday and Sunday. I'd like to head south, take all > > > two lane roads (though, I'm not averse to taking the Evil-I > > > through Indiana, then two lane after). We'd probably leave > > > at 7:00 AM, and stop around 6:00 PM. > > > > > > Assuming our fairly lesirely pace, stopping often to take > > > photos, I guess we'd average 35 - 40 MPH, so we could travel > > > between 385 and 440 miles from Indianapolis. I'd like > > > suggestions from the group as to a nice scenic route we can > > > take. Any additional suggestions, such as diners, motels and > > > things to do / see are welcomed as well. > > > > > > I have Microsoft Streets and Trips, and a neat feature is to > > > set preferred roads, you can set Interstates to low > > > preference and other highways to high preference, and it will > > > keep you off the interstate. > > > > > > Thanks for any suggestions! > > > > > > Jennifer > > > http://www.roadtripmemories.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Willkommen! I am not an architect, but I do work for an architecture firm in Indianapolis. Very interesting! Glad you found the group now...look forward to hearing your road trip stories! Jennifer --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Stierlen" <martin_stierlen@y...> wrote: > Hi all, > > being new to this group let me just tell a few things about myself: > > I am an architect for the Baden Wurttemberg state administration here > in Stuttgart, Germany. I have traveled most of the continental 48 > extensively in the 80's and 90's, back in 1986 I was working in Dayton, > Ohio for a year as an intern. > While I would love to come back and get some more mileage, notably on > the "blue highways", I don't rightly know when it is going to happen. > Anyway, I hope to be able to find and share info here. > > A little off topic, but regarding the pictures in the photo file, > obviously not to a great degree: I have written a book (just been > publsihed in April 2005) about american (model) railroads in which I > have included a chapter about the characteristics of certain landscapes > in the U.S., architecture, roadside americana like gas stations, signs > and such, and I wish I would have found this group a year ago. > > Thanks and best regards > Martin Stierlen > Korntal, Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Chris" <homiechris2000@y...> wrote: > Yep! You definitely are a featured group...I am a new member, howdy > to all. I live in southeast Utah. Nice to meet you all! > > Chris > Nice to meet you too...welcome aboard! I can't wait to get out to that area of the country someday! Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Can anyone recommend a good motel in Nashville?? Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Hi, If you're coming into Oregon from the north or east, work your way down to Bend, in the central part of the state. From there head west to Sisters on US 20. Go west from Sisters on Oregon 242, across the McKenzie Pass - be sure to stretch your legs with a hike in the lava fields, and view the distant mountains at the observatory. At the western end of OR 242 turn left (west) on OR 126; take it all the way to Florence via Eugene/Springfield. Don't forget to stop and say hi at Harbick's General Store between McKenzie Bridge and Blue River, and get a good meal at the Vida Cafe in Vida. You won't regret driving these roads and meeting the fine folks in the McKenzie Valley. Tim McKenzie Bridge, OR --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "bbhann1" <bbhann1@y...> wrote: > thanks for being approved to American_Road. i am trying to put together > a ride on my m/c from KC area to Florance OR. the first of august if > anyone can give some good advice on touring roads from here to there > would be of great appreciation. Was going to go to beartooth highway, > but i understand it will be closed through this year. thanks again for > acceptance and for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tupi Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Hi Everyone! My name is Trudi. I was born in Indianapolis; lived in Plainfield until 1985 when we moved to Seminole, Florida. My father and sisters live in West Newton, Carmel and Fishers. Two weeks ago I drove with my father from my home in Florida to Indianapolis. We avoided the Interstates (I fail to see that they save much time any more) and drove the old highways. What a treat! There was little traffic and lots of scenery. I was particularly impressed with US Highway 27 through Tennessee and Kentucky. It was a lovely drive and didn't take any more time than the Interstates which were bogged down with construction (particularly I-75 north of Knoxville). I love to travel by car; sometimes just for pleasure I look at maps and dream of the adventures under those little blue and red lines. I particularly enjoy the paths less followed. I'm glad to have found fellow travelers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Thanks so much for joining and we hope you all enjoy American Road Magazine's Yahoo Group! To avoid spammers (which we'd had early on), Pat and I now approve all members personally by requiring a short note about why someone would like to join our group. As you all now know, you have been approved on that basis, but we briefly keep new members on moderated status. We certainly don't wish to do that forever; so, our only requirement for removal of moderated status is just one legitimate post about road travel, a trip or whatever you have to share related to road trips/travel, etc. After we approve that post, we change your status to unmoderated. We think that's reasonable for all members (we haven't had a new member complain yet!) and it does keep spammers at bay, since no one has posted a real post then subsequently spammed us. With that in mind, I just want to make note that Pat and I will be away this weekend (as indicated in my earlier posts!!), so there will be a brief interruption in member / message approvals until we get back. As soon as we can, we will approve any new members as well as posts made during our absence. Thanks for your understanding. Again, welcome aboard and happy & safe traveling!!! Jennifer http://www.roadtripmemories.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Evelyn Phillips Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Hi Everyone: I just joined the group and have a request! My husband retired in February of this year. I was raised in Chicago, Illinois and never missed the old Route 66 series. I always dreamed of one day following that road. Now, my husband and I are wanting to take some short trips (2-4 days at a time) and for our first jaunt would like to start on Route 66 somewhere in or near Normal, Illinois (we live over near Moline, Illinois and are only about 1-1/2 hours from Bloomington/Normal). We would like to travel as much of Route 66 as possible down to about Rolla, Missouri, leaving in about two weeks. I am looking for either a map or information regarding where Route 66 would start near Normal, and what the towns are along the path we would like to take. Also, if Route 66 ends at some point along the way, what route would we follow going in that direction to pick it up again. Can all of this be done without having to go on an Interstate? I guess my main concern is if we get on a portion of Route 66, and it goes for say 15 miles, does it just end? Are there directions locally for what route to take to pick it up again? I hate to sound so stupid, but this will be a new adventure for us, and if this one works well, we will probably do it again on another portion farther down the road taking the Interstate to that portion where we ended the time before. If all of this doesn't sound too stupid, I'd appreciate any information between these two points and would be most grateful to the group. I'm already really enjoying the posts and it's only been a couple days. Thanks again. Evelyn elp@antiquesbyevelyn.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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