Guest Xtabber Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "n2dlord" <KHELeader@m...> wrote: > My family will be going on vacation in mid-August and I would like to > see if anyone can give me some great places to goto in SC, TN and KY. > We enjoy caming also and plan on doing a great deal in the 2nd week of > our trip. Thanks for any help!! I'm not terribly familiar with that part of the country, but you might want to consider visiting the Jack Daniels Distillery in the beautiful little hollow of Lynchburg, Tennessee. It's off the beaten path, but if it interests you, it's like the town that time forgot. People there still know courtesy and care for each other, and the distillery has a great tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Denny Gibson" <denny@d...> wrote: > "What group..." was just a poor attempt at a joke. I kind of assume that > every member of the American Road eGroup thrives on 2 lane travels though I > guess that's not necessarily a good assumption. Actually Denny, given the description for the American Road group on our home page, I would say that a strong interest in two lane travels by prospective members is a very good assumption! Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest n2dlord Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 To the Group, Thanks for all of your tips and adventures. I will be hard pressed to plan our trip, seeing that we only have 7 days and all these wonderful places to visit. I will keep checking back for more ideas. Just wanted to say thanks for your responses. When we get back I will let you know how the trip went. Blessings to all~Melanie --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Fred Hazlehurst <fhazlehurst@y...> wrote: > A nice stop we made last summer was Lynchburg,Tn.. Off the beaten path, it's the home of the Jack Daniels Distillery. They offer a tour and history of the operation--no hard drinks though as it's in a dry county. They do have a gift shop where you can buy bottled goods & collectible decanters, etc.. The adjoining Town Square is a step back in time--sort of like Mayberry RFD complete with Floyd's Barber Shop. > Fred > > laurelrk66@a... wrote: > > > > > Eating wise - don't miss Joe Bologna's - the breadsticks are to die for. It > > used to be a tiny little place near campus but I understand they bought an > > old church and moved the restaurant there. There used to be a greasy spoon > > named the Tally Ho near campus but I don't know if it's still there or not - > > great burgers years ago. > > I understand that the Tally Ho is still there and still serving great "greasy > spoon" food. > > > > > For a little kitsch, see Bondurant's Drugs - the drug store that's shaped > > like a mortar and pestal - it's on Village Drive. I used to drive by it > > everyday going to my apartment a couple of blocks away and never stopped in. Ah... > > youth... and the stupidity that goes with it. > > I drove past it every day for years too, and I've been inside. You didn't > really miss anything. On the inside, it's not remarkable. It's the outside > that's so great and of interest to those who love programmatic architecture. > Very cool! > > Like Patsy, I highly recommend the Lexington area for lingering and taking in > the scenery, historic architecture, and the restfulness and beauty of the > horse farm country. I feel lucky to have lived there for 9 years when I was a > teen ager and college student. > > Laurel > Tulsa, OK > > > > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285- 5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD- owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD- subscribe@y... POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > SPONSORED LINKS > Business finance course Business to business finance Small business finance Business finance consultant Business finance schools Business finance schools > > --------------------------------- > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > > Visit your group "AMERICAN_ROAD" on the web. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > --------------------------------- > > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Mail > Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest n2dlord Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 To the Group, Thanks for all of your tips and adventures. I will be hard pressed to plan our trip, seeing that we only have 7 days and all these wonderful places to visit. I will keep checking back for more ideas. Just wanted to say thanks for your responses. When we get back I will let you know how the trip went. Blessings to all~Melanie --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Fred Hazlehurst <fhazlehurst@y...> wrote: > A nice stop we made last summer was Lynchburg,Tn.. Off the beaten path, it's the home of the Jack Daniels Distillery. They offer a tour and history of the operation--no hard drinks though as it's in a dry county. They do have a gift shop where you can buy bottled goods & collectible decanters, etc.. The adjoining Town Square is a step back in time--sort of like Mayberry RFD complete with Floyd's Barber Shop. > Fred > > laurelrk66@a... wrote: > > > > > Eating wise - don't miss Joe Bologna's - the breadsticks are to die for. It > > used to be a tiny little place near campus but I understand they bought an > > old church and moved the restaurant there. There used to be a greasy spoon > > named the Tally Ho near campus but I don't know if it's still there or not - > > great burgers years ago. > > I understand that the Tally Ho is still there and still serving great "greasy > spoon" food. > > > > > For a little kitsch, see Bondurant's Drugs - the drug store that's shaped > > like a mortar and pestal - it's on Village Drive. I used to drive by it > > everyday going to my apartment a couple of blocks away and never stopped in. Ah... > > youth... and the stupidity that goes with it. > > I drove past it every day for years too, and I've been inside. You didn't > really miss anything. On the inside, it's not remarkable. It's the outside > that's so great and of interest to those who love programmatic architecture. > Very cool! > > Like Patsy, I highly recommend the Lexington area for lingering and taking in > the scenery, historic architecture, and the restfulness and beauty of the > horse farm country. I feel lucky to have lived there for 9 years when I was a > teen ager and college student. > > Laurel > Tulsa, OK > > > > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285- 5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD- owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD- subscribe@y... POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > SPONSORED LINKS > Business finance course Business to business finance Small business finance Business finance consultant Business finance schools Business finance schools > > --------------------------------- > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > > Visit your group "AMERICAN_ROAD" on the web. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > --------------------------------- > > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Mail > Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 >> If you're venturing further west, Mammoth Cave is cool and you can stay at the Wigwam hotel.<< I echo Patsy's thoughts on the Wigwam Village - it's very cool to sleep in a Wigwam! I took a bunch of photos of the motel back in November 2003 for an article Pat and I wrote for American Road which appeared in an issue in Spring 2004. http://www.roadtripmemories.com/trips/wigwamvillage2.htm As Pat reported earlier, there is a new owner, a young man and his uncle who have been lifelong residents of the area. He indicated his desire to maintain the standards of the motel which the previous owner, Ivan John, started with his clean up after purchasing it. He also indicated that they are booked up for the next three weeks, so it would be a good idea to place a call to them in advance to make sure they have availability. http://www.wigwamvillage.com/ He also said they are working on creating a new and improved website, so that gave us comfort, because we doubted they'd do all that stuff, including a new website, just to let the place go downhill. Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patsy Terrell Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Speaking of wigwams..... I'll be traveling through Arizona and wondered if anyone has stayed at the one there recently. I understand it has been really run down but has recently been renovated. I'm planning to stay regardless, but wondering if anyone had any recent experience. We're driving from Joplin, MO to Los Angeles, taking in 66 between Needles and LA... any advice anyone has is most welcome. I'll be with a friend who has traveled most of it except the last bit from Needles. From Amarillo on will be new territory to me so it's an adventure in the making. Patsy http://www.patsyterrell.com for blog, art, cookbook reviews, and more "Nul ne peut atteindre l'aube sans passer par le chemin de la nuit." -Khalil Gibran (One may not reach the dawn save by the path of the night.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicole Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hi everyone.... I was glad to see that when I switched to this egroup that there were already so many familiar names on here that I thought I'd miss from leaving the old group I was in. I've heard nothing but good things about this group and look forward to reading/posting/and learning about the main reason why we're all here! The Road!! I have a question......who do I contact and how do I go about subscribing to this Magazine? Thanks, and thanks for having me here! Nicole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jroehm58 Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hi Everyone, I am a new member from Indiana. We are planning a trip to Michigan and want to travel the Western Lake Shore to Traverse City. We intend to explore Traverse City for a few days and then return to Ludington to the Ferry across Lake Michigan to Wi. We would appreciate any recomendations or must see or must stay places in Michigan. Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest B Worley Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 --- Nicole <arizona66nms@yahoo.com> wrote: > I have a question......who do I contact and how do I go about > subscribing to this Magazine? > Welcome, Nicole - and for subscribing to AR mag, just look at the bottom/footer of every post (including this one), or go to: www.americanroadmagazine.com Bob __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Backlin Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 ----- Original Message ----- From: "J Lance" <bugo@hotmail.com> > > If you're ever in the area, AR 125 from Pelsor south is a great drive. > While AR 7 tends to follow the tops of mountains, AR 125 runs through a > valley. I would rank it equally with AR 7 for scenery. > 125 also has a Ferry at Bull Shaols Lake north of Peel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I would just like to say hello. This is a Route 66 related topic. I was in Barstow, California a couple of weeks ago and visited the old Casa del Desierto Harvey House there. It's a beautiful building that was bought by the city of Barstow and restored. Unfortunately it is basically unused aside from a small museum in one of its smaller wings. Some of its' columns are crumbling and there were broken light fixtures here and there. What amazes me is why the city does not use it as a civic center or even small shops that would keep it more maintained. They spent money to restore it and then let it sit empty and forlorn. There is or was a ballroom in the building that could be used on a more regular basis. I love these old historic structures and always feel more use could be made of them. The same can be said of the beautiful San Bernardino Santa Fe station. I'm not sure if I'm looking for answers or just wanting to share an observation. I would like to hear from you guys and your thoughts on the matter. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Backlin Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck" <x11fan@yahoo.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 1:14 AM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Howdy from Dog Patch USA! > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "S. McSherry" <fergatroid@y...> > wrote: >> Hi folks. I am a new member. I live in NW Arkansas. I own a vacation >> rental home near the Buffalo National River Park and just a couple of >> miles off of Scenic Highway 7. > > My wife and I drove Hwy 7 from Harrison all the way to ElDorado, into > Louisiana. A great road, especially from Harrison to Hot Springs. We > drove by your place, Dogpatch USA that is. When my wife saw it, she > said she had been there! I was shocked to learn that this park was > located on this road, kinda in the middle of nowhere, on a state > highway. The place was kinda spooky. > Yeah, the place fell apart after the owner went bankrupt (plus a new generation of folks who had never heard of Lil Abner). I liked it as a kid, but would probably find it to kitschy today if it were still around. From what I've heard, if anyone ever did buy the place, there would be hundreds of lawyers suddenly show up representing everyone who ever *supposedly* had an interest in the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest n2dlord Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hi Gene, Yes we are planning on going through Ashevile, and visiting the Biltmore castle. What else can you recomend? Thanks for your response. Blessings~Melanie --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "genoman45" <genoman45@y...> wrote: > We drove to Asheville this spring. We took 40 from Knoxville through > the Appalachian Mountains and stopped at Hartford for lunch. There is > a neat small cafe just as you exit off of 40 next to a stream and an > outfitter. We had lunch on a deck overlooking the river and the > mountain with a dog that decided we were friends. Asheville is great > as their downtown never went through a renewal so it is full of funky > shops and places to eat. It swings at night but it is also fun during > the day. There are many places to see so if you are planning to go to > Asheville, let me know. We then returned on the Blue Ridge which is a > wonderful drive and then turned north or west on 321 to Knoxville - > the drive is just a delight. > > Have a great time > Gene > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "n2dlord" <KHELeader@m...> wrote: > > HI Patsy, > > We will be going to Ashville to see The Biltmore castle, then I found > > the Carolina Outfitters it looks interesting. Other than that we > > have decided on going to Rock City/Chattanooga TN. We have approx. 7 > > day from leaving Myrtle Beach to go home near Richmond, Va. Got any > > ideas? What about KY? > > Thanks for any help > > Blessings~Melanie Powers > > > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Patsy Terrell > > <patsyterrell@y...> wrote: > > > What parts of the states will you be in? Some of these are "old > > stomping grounds" for me. > > > > > > >see if anyone can give me some great places to goto in SC, TN and > > KY. > > > > > > > > > Patsy > > > http://www.patsyterrell.com for blog, art, cookbook reviews, and > > more > > > > > > "Create like a god, command like a king, work like a slave." > > > Constantin Brancusi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hi Patsy, I have not stayed at the location in Arizona, but my understanding is that while it was in disrepair at some point, it has been in good shape for quite a while now - at least since I drove through there in 2000, if not earlier. However, the San Bernardino / Rialto, CA location was in very bad shape. Physically, it "looked" OK during my 2000 trip, but it was definitely in a bad way; hourly rates and so forth. That location has recently (within the past year or two) been completely renovated and looks amazing!!! They have done a totally fantastic job with it.... http://www.wigwammotel.com/ Are you taking 66 entirely from Joplin or only in certain places? Past Amarillo, some favorite places are: -In Vega, TX, there is a cute place called Dot's Mini Museum, which a collection of stuff owned by Dot, an elderly resident of Vaga. Vega was also recently featured in a new reality series on CMT called Popularity Contest. - MidPoint Cafe - Adrian, TX has the best homemade pies! If you're lucky, they will have Joanne's awesome peanut butter pie! They also have a very good selection of Route 66 gifts/memorabilia. -If you're in Tucumcari at night, it's a photographic dream with all the neon. There has been talk here and on the 66 group about the status of the Blue Swallow Motel, recently closed and up for sale. I have not heard it was purchased and/or reopened yet, but anyone with info please chime in! It is really a cute place to stay, cozy and immaculate as run by Hilda and Dale Bakke. Hopefully someone with run it with the same love and care! Albuquerque also has a number of good motels, diners and architecture photo ops. Stop by the 66 Diner - it's very good! -Gallup, NM - you can stay at the El Rancho, where the stars used to stay -Painted Desert- Arizona -Jack Rabbit Trading Post -Oatman, Arizona There's a million other things, most of which are somewhere on my website... Jennifer http://www.roadtripmemories.com --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Patsy Terrell <patsyterrell@y...> wrote: > Speaking of wigwams..... I'll be traveling through Arizona and wondered if anyone has stayed at the one there recently. I understand it has been really run down but has recently been renovated. I'm planning to stay regardless, but wondering if anyone had any recent experience. > > We're driving from Joplin, MO to Los Angeles, taking in 66 between Needles and LA... any advice anyone has is most welcome. I'll be with a friend who has traveled most of it except the last bit from Needles. From Amarillo on will be new territory to me so it's an adventure in the making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WILEYOTTER@AOL.COM Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 To anyone interested (especially U.S.71) If you want to find the perfect pizza just continue North on U.S.11 to Moosic, Pa. turn left at the light at Rt.11 and Main St. and continue West about 2 miles to Old Forge, Pa. "The Pizza Capitol of the World".. See below.. THE PIZZA CAPITAL of the WORLD or http://thepizzacapitaloftheworld.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WILEYOTTER@AOL.COM Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 In our area of Pennsylvania the lights are.... Green = GO, Yellow = GO FASTER, RED = STOP>>>>IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT ! ! ! ! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 You may be confusing the two Wigwams on Sixty-Six. As recently as a year or so ago, very few people would have recommended a stay at the one in Rialto, but the new owners (on this list, BTW) have reportedly turned it completely around. The Holbrook Wigwam (still owed by the original family, I believe) may have had some rough times but I don't know that it was ever "run down". It was in fine shape when I stayed there in Sept of '03 and I haven't heard anything negative about it on this or other lists. Maybe you can work in stays at both Sixty-Six Wigwams on this trip. Denny Gibson Cincinnati, OH www.DennyGibson.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Patsy Terrell [mailto:patsyterrell@yahoo.com] > Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 10:52 AM > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Wigwam Village (Was Re: > Interesting places in SC, KY, and TN) > > Speaking of wigwams..... I'll be traveling through Arizona > and wondered if anyone has stayed at the one there recently. > I understand it has been really run down but has recently > been renovated. I'm planning to stay regardless, but > wondering if anyone had any recent experience. > > We're driving from Joplin, MO to Los Angeles, taking in 66 > between Needles and LA... any advice anyone has is most > welcome. I'll be with a friend who has traveled most of it > except the last bit from Needles. From Amarillo on will be > new territory to me so it's an adventure in the making. > > Patsy > http://www.patsyterrell.com for blog, art, cookbook reviews, and more > > "Nul ne peut atteindre l'aube sans passer par le chemin de la > nuit." -Khalil Gibran (One may not reach the dawn save by > the path of the night.) > > > > > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE > 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, > WA 98046-3168 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: > AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via > e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest queenofthemaps Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Becky, I was able to find one copy of the magazine at the El Cerrito B&N. Hopefully, there was only one left because the magazine is so popular, it is flying off the shelves! (I hope so, anyway) It's a great read...I will definitely be subscribing. Thanks again for your help, pascha --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "beckyrepp" <becky@m...> wrote: > You are most welcome. I would recommend calling them first--just in case > they have run out of stock. Please e-mail me at becky@m... > to let me know--I want to make sure you get a copy of the current issue, one > way or another! > > All my best, > Becky Repp > > -- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "queenofthemaps" < > queenofthemaps@y...> wrote: > > Thanks so much for the listing, Becky. I'll check the El Cerrito > > store some time this week. > > > > Thanks Again, > > pascha > > oakland, ca > > > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "beckyrepp" <becky@m...> > wrote: > > > Hi everyone. I see that a few of you have had a bit of trouble > > finding > > > AMERICAN ROAD in various Barnes & Noble Stores. AMERICAN ROAD > is > > > carried in approximately 100 Barnes & Noble Stores across the US. I > > can look > > > them up by state. It looks as if Rich was looking in the state of > > NY. Here is the > > > address listing of B&N stores in NY that carry AMERICAN ROAD: > > > > > > -20 Wolf Road; Colonie, NY > > > > > > -Country Glen S C 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY > > > > > > -1972 Broadway, NY, NY > > > > > > -821 Country Rd 64, Elmira NY 14901 > > > > > > -495 South Road, Pughkeepsie, NY > > > > > > -3454 Erie Blvd East Syracuse, NY > > > > > > -842 Sunrise Highway, Bayshore, NY 11706 > > > > > > -122 Fifth Ave. 4th Flr, NY, NY > > > > > > The distributor also included three other stores in the NY area: > > > > > > -Global Ink Inc., 2876 Broadway, NY, NY > > > > > > -Shaker News @ 724 Loudon Rd, Lantham NY > > > > > > -Fairview Books 160 Fairview Ave, Hudson, NY > > > > > > > > > I also include below a listing of Barnes & Noble stores in > > California for the > > > individual in Calif. seeking an issue of AMERICAN ROAD: > > > > > > -Market Square 1725 Arden Way, Sacramento CA > > > > > > -1600 Gateway Blvd, Fairfield, CA > > > > > > -3485 Tyler St, Riverside, CA > > > > > > -1440 Bear Valley Rd #107, Victorville, CA > > > > > > -6050 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA > > > > > > -11090 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga > > > > > > --40570 Winchester Rd, Temecula CA > > > > > > The other shop that is listed in California is Fog City News at 455 > > Market St, > > > Ste 125, San Francisco, CA 94105 > > > > > > Colorado & Arkansas stores are listed below: > > > > > > -Hastings: Conway Town Center #04, 1360 W Old Morrilton Hwy, Conway > > AR > > > > > > -Hastings: Jacksonville Plaza Ctr., 915 W Main Jacksonville, AR > > > > > > -Hastings: Military Plaza 1203 Military Rd, Benton, AR > > > > > > --Hastings: Festa Square S/C 2999 North College Ave, Fayetteville > > AR > > > > > > --Hastings: 1315 S Caraway Plaza, Jonesboro AR > > > > > > --3051 East Main, Russelville AR > > > > > > --Hastings, 105 North Poplar, Searcy AR > > > > > > --Hastings: 6800 Rogers #A, Ft Smith, AR > > > > > > --Hastings: 950 Highway 62 East Mountain Home, AR > > > > > > --Hastings: 2340 Harrison St, Batesville, AR > > > > > > --Hastings: 2400 West Sunset, Springdale, AR > > > > > > Colorado: > > > > > > --B&N: 4045 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO > > > > > > --B&N: 2451 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO > > > > > > --Hastings: 2401 North Ave, Grand Junction CO > > > > > > --Hastings 2201-D S. Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO 81401 > > > > > > --Hastings: 3015 23rd Ave, Greely CO 80631 > > > > > > > > > This information is taken from a list that was sent to me by our > > distributor when > > > the Spring issue mailed. They only receive a list from the > > wholesaler that > > > stocks for Barnes & Noble & Hastings stores. I also left a message > > with our > > > representative to inquire as to why the Barnes & Noble stores are > > not being > > > more helpful to customers making an inquiry about AMERICAN ROAD. I > > hope > > > to learn more about that tomorrow. > > > > > > In the meantime, I recommend that if you are in a shop that does > > not stock > > > AMERICAN ROAD that you request that start carrying it. If they are > > not familiar > > > with AMERICAN ROAD let them know it was in the Top 30 New > Magazines > > > (out of 948 new publications) that came out last year. Incidently, > > since there > > > were 948 new magazines last year it might explain why the sales > > clerks are > > > not familiar with every title! One note, I have heard from some > > folks that > > > newsstands, in particular, are generally very happy to learn about > > new titles > > > and order them for their customers. > > > > > > Feel free to give a store representative needing information about > > stocking > > > AMERICAN ROAD my phone number--206-369-5782 and I will direct > them > > > down the appropriate path. You can give them the ISSN# 1542- 4316 > > and/or > > > the Bar Code/UPC information is: 0-74470-57928-1 to facilitate them > > looking > > > up the information in the database system. Alternatively, you may > > give them > > > the number for Prestige Periodicals--914-684-2317. > > > > > > Please e-mail me directly at becky@m... if you are trying to > > > find AMERICAN ROAD at a B&N or Hastings store in your state--as I > > check my > > > e-mail quite frequently. I am happy to look up that information. > > > > > > Two other points also should be mentioned. You may want to check > > your local > > > library to learn if they carry a subscription to AMERICAN ROAD. If > > they do not, > > > they often will act upon requests from their clients. And, finally, > > if you are > > > striking out on all fronts, or even if you are not, you may order a > > single copy > > > from us. > > > > > > I hope that the information in this message is helpful. > > > > > > Have a great evening! > > > Becky Repp > > > becky@m... > > > toll free: 1-877-285-5434 (press x15 to speak with one of us-- if we > > are on the > > > phone, do leave us a message and we will gladly return your call). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Debra Hodkin Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hi Alex and all, Let me give this a shot from my perspective as manager of the Route 66 Mother Road Museum located in the north wing, lower floor called the basement, of the beautiful old building. We (of the Route 66 Committee) lease space from the City of Barstow and our grand opening was July 4, 2000. We celebrated our 5th Anniversary as the oldest remaining tenant 6-18-05 with a Classic Car Show and tours of the building. See pics from the celebration and a virtual tour of the museum on the museum's new website www.route66museum.org The City of Barstow reportedly had been granted 12 million to restore the Harvey House Casa del Desierto into a transportation center. Funds also included earthquake retrofitting. Greyhound was located in the west wing for ten years until moving to McDonalds aka Barstow Station on East Main in January of 2004. On 2-15-05 the Chamber moved into that space previously occupied by Greyhound and a lunch/gift shop. 2-24-01 the Western America Railroad Museum moved to the space on the east side where the railroad cars are located. The city does rent the Harvey House on occasion. Amtrak train and bus stops at this station; however, there are no services. The crumbling columns were part of the restoration efforts using Styrofoam in the columns and facades. A person would not expect to sell their house with peeling paint, crumbling walls, broken light fixtures and windows. I agree with you that it is a shame and curious, isn't it? My dream is for Casa del Desierto to become what it should be filled with history and activity. LaPosada is a fine example with care and love of what an old Harvey House could be. Barstows Harvey House is on the historic register. My initial desire five years ago was to give more life to the Harvey House. We have seen more interest and receive many visitors all accomplished by volunteers. There are many more behind the scenes, too, who have helped in many ways and who are reading this now. Debra Hodkin Route 66 Mother Road Museum Historic Harvey House 681 N. First Ave. Barstow, CA 92311 760-255-1890 www.route66museum.org -----Original Message----- From: Alex Sent: Jul 7, 2005 12:03 PM To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Casa del Desierto Rt 66 Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I would just like to say hello. This is a Route 66 related topic. I was in Barstow, California a couple of weeks ago and visited the old Casa del Desierto Harvey House there. It's a beautiful building that was bought by the city of Barstow and restored. Unfortunately it is basically unused aside from a small museum in one of its smaller wings. Some of its' columns are crumbling and there were broken light fixtures here and there. What amazes me is why the city does not use it as a civic center or even small shops that would keep it more maintained. They spent money to restore it and then let it sit empty and forlorn. There is or was a ballroom in the building that could be used on a more regular basis. I love these old historic structures and always feel more use could be made of them. The same can be said of the beautiful San Bernardino Santa Fe station. I'm not sure if I'm looking for answers or just wanting to share an observation. I would like to hear from you guys and your thoughts on the matter. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Reynolds Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "terry12622000" <cottondrop@a...> wrote: > Bob, does Powell have a museum?--- Nope. The idea of a museum was mentioned and duly noted. The meeting was more of a brainstorming session with the local community. Nothing was resolved. Thst will come later. BabyBoomerBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest morningglory1955 Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hi, John: There are zillions of places to see and things to do along the western MI shoreline. For a scenic drive, I'd recommend any part or all of M-22, which runs from just north of Manistee up through Frankfort and into the "Little Finger", and back down into Traverse City. Along the way, there's Sleeping Bear Dune to climb if you're traveling with children and they (or you!) need to work off a little energy; across from that are two of the most breathtakingly beautiful lakes in the world (according to National Geographic and pretty much all Michiganders ), Big Glen and Little Glen, which are ideal for swimming. Fishtown, a fishing village located in the town of Leland, is an interesting and picturesque stop. Another neat place to check out is the beautifully refurbished Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre, on US 31 just west of the small town of Honor. They have a website: www.cherrybowldrivein.com . I haven't been there yet, but it's on our itinerary for this summer and looks like a lot of fun. Honor also has a lovely, clean and gentle river for canoeing and tubing, the Platte. It empties into Lake Michigan by a small park where you can picnic and swim. The Interlochen Center for the Arts is wonderful for both big-name and student concerts. The downtown area of Traverse City is great for shopping, dining, and just ambling in general. Same for Suttons Bay, on M-22 15 miles north of TC. It's smaller and slightly more laid- back. On your way up to Traverse City, if you're going to be taking US 31 part of the way you might try a longstanding Michigan institution, Mac Wood's Dune Rides, which is at Silver Lake west of the town of Mears. I still get a kick out of a run through the Lake Michigan dunes now and then. As I said, there's much more, but those are some of my picks! Hope you enjoy your time in the Mitten State, Alyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patsy Terrell Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Hi Jennifer... We'll be doing 66 only from Needles to LA. We've done parts of it previously and one of the friends I'm with has been to a lot of the places you mentioned, but he hasn't gotten to stay at the Wigwam b/c he was with people who didn't want to do it. I told him the three of us on this trip will all "sleep in a wigwam" so he's going to call and reserve 3 rooms. I'm open - regardless of what it's like - but am tickled that it's in decent shape. I was in Tucumcari in May and was disappointed that I couldn't stay at the Blue Swallow and then saw the article about it being for sale. But I enjoyed the neon. I'm excited to see some new territory on this trip. Thanks so much for the suggestions. I'm going to email this to my traveling companions for their perusal and we'll check out your website too. Thanks! Patsy http://www.patsyterrell.com for blog, art, cookbook reviews, and more "Nul ne peut atteindre l'aube sans passer par le chemin de la nuit." -Khalil Gibran (One may not reach the dawn save by the path of the night.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patsy Terrell Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 I think you're right... that I confused the two. I'm not the "expert" in our little band of travelers. Thanks. Patsy http://www.patsyterrell.com for blog, art, cookbook reviews, and more "Nul ne peut atteindre l'aube sans passer par le chemin de la nuit." -Khalil Gibran (One may not reach the dawn save by the path of the night.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Teri Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Hello from NW of Nashville, TN! Can't believe I found a group that is as nutters about road trips as my husband and I are! Last 2 springs we have done a major road trip. In '04 we went thru the SW USA (8000 miles)-- Arkansas High Point - Magazine Mt., "Heifer Project, International" HQ - AR, Dallas TX, Texas Hill Country, San Antonio TX, LBJ Ranch NHP, TX, west TX along hwy 90 (Langtry), Carlsbad Caverns NP, NM, El Paso TX, Juarez, Mexico, White Sands NP, NM, Valley Of Fire, NM, Petroglyphs NP, NM, Petrified Forest NP, AZ, Meteor Crater AZ, Sequoia NP, CA, Yosemite NP, CA, down the Sierra Nevada Mts, CA, Manzanar NHP, CA, Death Valley NP, CA, Las Vegas NV, Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon AZ, Monument Valley UT, "Four Corners" , Mesa Verde CO, Royal Gorge CO, Colorado Springs CO, thru the Rocky Mts (Leadville), Lawrence KS and back home. And on another trip to NC we drove the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Cherokee. With that trip, we have now driven the entire parkway. Just back a few weeks ago, we're back from a trip (6700 miles) thru the Dakotas and then back by "The Great River Road" (from the headwaters of the Mississippi River to the tip of Illinois). For the "Great Plains" portion of the trip, we departed from Clarksville, thru MO by way of Carthage (Laura Ingalls Wilder home, George Washington Carver NP and Marlon Perkins memorial) to Independence MO (Truman NHS) and up along western Iowa and on to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sioux Falls west across the state to the Black Hills (Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument). Quick jag into Wyoming to the Devil's Tower (I hate that name!) and back to SD heading up to North Dakota. Travel along west part past Roosevelt Nat Park and up to the Minot area, then we will drop down to Bismarck on our way east to head out of North Dakota at Grand Forks. Entering Minnesota we went to the headwaters of the Mississippi River and then came down the center of the state to hit another Laura Ingalls site - Walnut Grove. From St. Paul we followed "The Great River Road" along the MS river all the way back to KY. In MN we visited the small towns along the way and saw family. In Iowa, we visited "the field of dreams" site, Herbert Hoover NHS and the Amana Colonies. In MO we made a stop in Hannibal and Clarksville. We crossed the river north of St. Louis by ferry into Illinois and headed on home. We climbed the "high points" in Iowa, North Dakota and Illinois. Most of our trips are much shorter! We enjoy going out for a weekend or maybe a week. Teri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicole Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Thanks Bob! Good to see you on here! I'm going to subscribe ASAP. Looks like interesting stuff!! I also have been so tunneled to Route 66 that I tended to neglect all the other amazing roads out there that are just as interesting and valuable. I think this magazine and egroup will probably help me learn more about the other roads out there. I have to admit.....Route 66 will always be #1 in my book. But I am certainly interested in all the others I can learn about! Nicole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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