Guest Alex Burr Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Nicole, Check the famous (is that infamous) ebay now and again. I recently picked up a fascinating book on U S 1 - there is also a great book on U S 50, and by checking the used book store web sites I found a copy of U S 40 by George Stewart. I found a copy of a recent book on U S 61 on Amazon - written by a man who took his 18 year old son from Canada to New Orleans. Hudsonly, Alex B --- Nicole <arizona66nms@yahoo.com> wrote: > 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 > > __________________________________ 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 lonehichillbilly@aol.com Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Hello everyone, My wife and I are planning a trip to Nashville in Oct. I'm wondering where would be a good place to camp (we have a 13 ft Scamp fiberglass camper), and be close enough to Nashville, so we can drive into town, and check out the sights. Been thinking about Loretta Lynn's Ranch, but I think it's about one hour out of Nashville. That might be a little too far to drive back and forth every day, so we might be interested in something closer to Nashville. Don't have any idea which part of town would be best, or really which sights we need to see...LOL, but we've got a week, and dog-gone it, we're goin' somewhere...LOL. Jim N. Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest S. McSherry Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, egyptianzipper@a... wrote: > > Hi folks. I am a new member. I live in NW Arkansas. > ==================================================================== > Has anyone besides me read any of Donald Harington's novels? Most of them are about Newton County.... > Tom Hoffman > Pearisburg VA If you are familiar with Harrington's work then you know about Murray and Stay More....I used to own a piece of property near Murray and it may even be mentioned in Harrington's stuff...it is called Chimney Rock by the locals. I came to this area to live in the places he talks about....I am a pretty good tour guide and can hook you up with even better ones if you ever decide to explore the area. There are some unbelievable drives to be had in Newton County and yes many of them are on "dirt" roads"..... > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Patsy Terrell <patsyterrell@y...> wrote: > I think you're right... that I confused the two. I'm not the "expert" in our little band of travelers. Thanks. That's OK - that's the great thing about these groups, is to be able to share our knowledge - expert or novice - and learn about fun places to travel and scenic roads to get there! Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annkur@aol.com Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 LeRoy said, "Take a ride on the double-decker bus"! Sure caught my attention after what happened in London today. My son is getting married in mid-October in Ohio (east of Cleveland). Can anyone suggest a road trip? Can one drive east or west along the Great Lakes? Any ideas? Thank you, Ann/CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest airfrogusmc Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Nicole, Though I enjoy many old stretches of two lane pavement I too am partial to the double 6's. I am starting to plan a 61 trip in the fall and everyone here has been very helpful. Welcome.. Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest S. McSherry Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 I do not own Dog Patch. Nor do I promote it. It is just a place at the side of the road that is a bit curious- like a road side niche or oddity. It is a bit of americana. There is a good history of it at this web site: http://users.aristotle.net/~russjohn/attra...s/dogpatch.html Many maps have Dog Patch on them and it is a local landmark. The name was changed to Marble Falls, AR -but many maps have not yet caught up. Newton County Arkansas is quite scenic and incredibly interesting especially if you get off the "beaten path". The Harrington books have real locations there which are still very much like what he portrays if anyone else has read them. I am not a Harrington afficianado but several of my friends are...They could fill you in if you have an interest in his works on the area. I am very interested in my area and would love to hear from folks who have favorite places they have been and things they have done in the AR, MO, OK areas. I love roadside oddities (obviously)and outsider art. Beautiful scenery and Ozark rivers are a special interest too. Thanks. What an interesting group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LeRoy Bontrager Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "jroehm58" <jroehm58@y...> wrote: > 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 John There are alot of places tovisit and things to see along Lake Michigan. When you stop at Ludington, take a ride on the double decker buses. Their names are Big Ben, Prince Charles, and Princess Diana. They were brought over from London, England. Also there is a fountain that is filled with diffrent colored lights and is musical in Grand Haven. Also check out the Boardwalk there. Since this is my first post, hello to every one. I am enjoying everything that I am recieving. Does bring back alot of memories from when I was a kid and when I was driving truck acroos our beautiful nation. My wife and I live in Toledo, Ohio. The home of Jeep. Enjoy hearing more. LeRoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Roehm Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Alyce, Thank You very much for your reply. I am saure we will take you up on your advice and take M-22 North from Manistee. My wife likes to visit small quaint shops., can you recommend any special towns or areas we might visit for shopping? John morningglory1955 <morningglory1955@yahoo.com> wrote: 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 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 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. --------------------------------- __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 We're probably all a little confused. You mentioned Arizona & a Wigwam so I figured you were thinking of the one in Holbrook. But, if you're only targeting Sixty-Six west of Needles, maybe it's always been the Rialto Wigwam that you've had in mind. Manoj, if you catch this, speak up and say hello this Kansan lady. --Denny > -----Original Message----- > From: Patsy Terrell [mailto:patsyterrell@yahoo.com] > Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 6:04 PM > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Wigwam Village (Was Re: Interesting places > in SC, KY, and TN) > > > 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 Bob Reynolds Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Whew! The volume of posts here certainly has skyrocketed recently. I get all the new posts on e-mail, and they've actually beaten out the spam for volume:) So first off, a big welcome to all the new members and plenty of happy motoring:) As usual, I'm behind on getting my Dixie Highway write up done. Between an absolutely hectic time at work and a dear wife under the weather, I've been pretty swamped. I have every intention of getting it done this weekend. Hmmmm. Seems like I said that *last* weekend:) Oh well... Now for a few replies. First for Melanie. If you're going to be in the Asheville area, you might want to head south on US 25 to Flat Rock, NC and check out the Carl Sandburg home. Sandburg spent the last few years of his life here writing while his wife raised dairy goats. The house is absoultely packed with old books and records. A fascinating place for a couple of pack rate like my wife and me:) For Tom. Rock City is indeed in Georgia. Despite all the ads that say "See Rock City, Lookout Mountain Tennessee" I am reminded of a clever bumper sticker that used to be seen around Chattanooga. Chattanooga High School has long been known a City High for short. This prompted some wag from Baylor School for Boys to come up with a bumper sticker reading "See Baylor rock City" On the "Hit the Road" series. Big thanks to Lulu for alerting me to this one! I'll have to whole series on DVD soon. I was interested to find out that Route 66 started off as a primarily commercial highway. But somehow, I just can't imagine trucks going down La Bajada. The bend in the Chain of Rocks Bridge was bad enough:) Finally, for all you old car freaks out there, I have a new folder of antique car pictures taken at the 2005 Oak Ridge Safety Fair. The editing isn't 100% done, but it's close enough for government work:) Once again, the addy is http://community.webshots.com/user/babyboomerbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 I think I posted this back in April, but I can't remember and I'm too lazy to search the archives! LOL But with so many new members I thought I'd again share some photos of this most quirky of roadside tourist attractions. Holy Land U.S.A. was a legitimate tourist destination starting in the 1950's, in Waterbury, Connecticut (I am originally from that area). My dad took me there when I was young, in the 1970's. There is some family connection with Holy Land, as my grandfather and great uncle were among the local Italian volunteers who helped build Holy Land. Sadly, after the death of its creator, John Greco, in the 80's, Holy Land fell into a serious state of disrepair. It is under the ownership of a group of nuns, but they do not maintain it and flatly refuse all offers of support and assistance for restoration, repair, etc. A few years ago, they did allow a group of Boy Scouts working for a merit badge to restore the "Hollywood" style sign on the side of the hill, though. I had given Holy Land very little thought while I lived in CT, but recently I found some slides taken by my Uncle Don in the 50's of a large illuminated cross that sits on what is called "Pine Hill". The cross was under construction in the photos, and I thought that was very cool. I went back in March to visit family, so against better judgement, I nonetheless trekked it up to the top of Pine Hill to see what I could see of Holy Land - I only had some vague memories of the miniature buildings along the hill, but I was really compelled to go there. It was quite a mess up there and I was a bit nervous, even on a bright sunny weekday morning. But I managed to get a bunch of photos anyway. Then, the piece de resistance - when I got home, I was sorting through more of my Uncle's old slides and I was elated to find more photos from the 50's, all of Holy Land brand new!!! Some, while it was still under construction! So, here is my little tribute to the bizarre tourist attrraction, Holy Land U.S.A. Enjoy!! http://www.roadtripmemories.com/roadmaveness/holyland.htm Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest morningglory1955 Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Hi, John: For places with interesting shops, I'd try Suttons Bay, Northport, Glen Arbor, and Leland. Kind of depends on what you like to shop for--Suttons Bay and Northport are fun for antiques. There are some lovely clothing shops in Suttons Bay and Leland, and I think Glen Arbor. All these places have high-quality arts and crafts/knick-knack shops that are nice to browse, too. They're all very pleasant towns, on the water, with good restaurants for lunch or dinner (or breakfast at the Blue Bird in Leland, if you don't mind a bit of a wait). In the lower part of the state, depending on your route, you might try Saugatuck or South Haven--and I haven't been to Ludington since I took the original SS Badger car ferry (before it was spiffed up), but it might have some decent shopping as well. You'll have to tell us how it went! Alyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AAG - Larry Word Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Sorry for late minute email for advise, but..... I'm traveling by car from Georgia to Canandaigua, New York. Any suggestions as to "sights" not to miss? -Skyline Drive (Shenandoah Nat'l. Pkwy.) along the way north -Niagara Falls area which is approx. 2 hrs. west of Canandaigua but worth the time/effort, I would think Other ideas.?>>>?? Larry Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AAG - Larry Word Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Sorry for late minute email for advise, but..... I'm traveling by car from Georgia to Canandaigua, New York. Any suggestions as to "sights" not to miss? -Skyline Drive (Shenandoah Nat'l. Pkwy.) along the way north -Niagara Falls area which is approx. 2 hrs. west of Canandaigua but worth the time/effort, I would think Other ideas.?>>>?? Larry Georgia PLS. EMAIL/copy my private email ME AT WORD_AAG@COMCAST.NET if you can? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Chris Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Thanks Denny, I've written similar descriptions of the groups' photo sections, but never so eloquently as yours. As the owner and/or moderator of a few, I only wish that my "room mates" knew the fridge protocol in advance. It becomes quite labor intensive for the owner to clean out all of the "fuzzy scientific experiments" at once. Don't drink my last beer! . . . Chris --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Denny Gibson" <denny@d...> wrote: > Yahoo's groups offer some very nice features including those that allow us > to share pictures and other items. But the available space is, > understandably, limited. I've often compared it to a refrigerator in a > college dorm. Obviously, sharing responsibly is important and has become > even more so with the recent increase in "room mates". It's mostly just > common sense: Only put in appropriate stuff and take out anything with a > passed expiration date. > > But at least one space saving technique is not obvious at all. When looking > at a single picture, three sizes are listed. "Screen size" is what you are > looking at, "thumbnail" is the small version used for displaying multiple > pictures at once, and "Full Size" is a version that most of us can't even > see. Only the person posting the picture and the group's moderators can see > it. I believe that Yahoo keeps these large versions around so that the owner > can order prints from them. For the group, they serve no purpose. A couple > of examples show thumbnails of 1KB each, "Screen size"s of 17 & 28, and > "Full size"s of 79 &139. It's typically the case that the unviewable "Full > size" picture takes up much more space than the smaller pictures that we can > see. All that it takes to prevent this is to delete the "Full size" version > of any uploaded pictures. For the owner, a "Delete full size only" link is > available above the full size picture. Go ahead and upload at any size, > Yahoo will sort out what it needs, then delete the full size copy. If you > want more control over things, "Screen size" is a maximum of 400 pixels in > either dimension so you can do your own cropping and sizing before upload. > If you do it that way, there will not even be a large version to delete. > > I certainly don't mean to discourage use of these eGroup features. Some > folks have pointed us to images on Webshots and other similar services and > some of us have websites where we can post pictures and other junk. That's a > fine way to share things if you already have such a setup or are comfortable > with that sort of thing. But the eGroup's photo section is there to be used > and it's easy to do that. It's also something that is more or less > guaranteed to be accessible by every member. But it's also easy to abuse and > I'd like to think that Pat & Jennifer can be spared the task of deciding > whether to throw out your wilted spinach or my beer. > > Denny Gibson > Cincinnati, OH > www.DennyGibson.com > > P.S., Can anyone tell it's a rainy Saturday in Ohio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brownwho63 Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Thanks, everyone, for providing all of the helpful information for our upcoming cruise. Really looking forward to going. Navigator is having second thoughts about the ferry ride across Lake Michingan, though, so don't know how that's going to play out. Thanks again.....Bliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laurelrk66@aol.com Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 I asked my daughter, who is from Chicago and who travels in WI and MI frequently, for any advice. Although she and her husband are fairly new to travel in that area, they've been doing their homework, and they're great roadies. Here's what she said in her reply. Maybe some of it will help. << As for the "Wisconsin" questions... I don't really have any answers as we primarily camp and haven't spent a lot of time in Green Bay. I can however, strongly recommend the Moon Handbook for Wisconsin. It hasn't steered me in the wrong direction yet. In fact, I think it is the most read book in our house. I do know that the Manitowac/Ludington Ferry takes about 4 hours. They have a website with more information. There is also now a faster ferry that runs between Milwaukee and Muskegon, MI but I believe it is quite expensive. I can recommend the Maple Grove motel in Gills Rock on the Door Peninsula, but that's pretty far from where it sounds like these people are going. >> Laurel Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bill Price Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Dena I've been on a Harley since the 60's and one of the coolest places I've been to is Two Wheels Only Resort/Campground in Suches Georgia.It's close to Delonaga Ga ,Dills Gap (the Dragons Tail) and other great places to visit in the Appalachians.Their web site is http://www.twowheelsonly.com/ Try it It's great! Bill Price Lake Chickamauga TN --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Stroud, Dena" <DStroud@t...> wrote: > Hi there. I am new here and live in NC. My husband has a harley and we > love to ride. I am looking for any good places to ride in the NC, VA, > TN area. Week before last we drove a total of 550 miles on the parkway > and around it (after we got there) we hauled the bike on a trailer. It > was so pretty and we have been on it and Skyline Drive many times but I > want something new. Any suggestions? > > Thanks, > Dena > > This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain privileged, proprietary or otherwise private information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this E-Mail or by telephone and delete this communication from your system. > > Warning: Although this e-mail and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this email or attachments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adpoole_2000 Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Noticed that the pic showing a recent issue of American Road has an article about Flaming Gorge on it. My family is tied into the history of Flaming Gorge by a simple, but historic event. When the dam had been completed, and the Bureau of Reclamation wanted the President to travel to Utah and turn on the first generator, the Secret Service balked because of the remote area and the security issues raised by the remoteness. Agents from the Secret Service asked that President Kennedy land at Salt Lake City Airport and somehow turn the generator on from there. But no one knew how to accomplish that. So IT&T, the forefather of AT&T, stepped up to the challenge. An engineer with the company, Vernon Fieldstad, had completed a project that allowed police to trace malicious or harrassing calls the previous year, and stated that the technology he used to create the trace system could be used to trip a generator over a phone line. So he was tasked with helping the Secret Service set up the phone line and accompanying switches needed to accomplish this simple task. In October, 1963, President Kennedy flew to SLC, gave a speech, then turned to the wall behind him. The wall has a representation showing Flaming Gorge and Salt Lake City, with 1 green and 1 red bulb located at each point. President Kennedy flipped the switch-the SLC & Flaming Gorge red bulbs lit-then they both went green within seconds of each other-Flaming Gorge was now generating power. This event ocurred just 24 days before the death of JFK-one of my most treasured mementoes is a framed 8X10 photograph of Vernon Fieldstad and John F Kennedy shaking hands in front of Air Force 1-on the back of the photo is a personal note to Mr Fieldstad from the President, thanking him for his contribution to the effort-the president's signature is on the front. Oh-I forgot to mention how this is tied to my family-Vernon Fieldstad is my maternal grandfather. God keep and bless you, Vern-you are greatly missed by your family! Tony Poole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katyia Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Hi, I am new to the group as well and very excited as my husband and I are picking up our new Harley on Saturday August 13th, I knew we were getting one within the next two weeks, whick is why I joined group, we love to travel, however, up until now it has always been inside a vehicle and not on a harley, any suggestions for our first trip? We live in California, we just bought a customized springer softtail heritage, and we can hardly wait to get going. ..we waited a long time for this. Bill Price <hdbillder@bellsouth.net> wrote:Dena I've been on a Harley since the 60's and one of the coolest places I've been to is Two Wheels Only Resort/Campground in Suches Georgia.It's close to Delonaga Ga ,Dills Gap (the Dragons Tail) and other great places to visit in the Appalachians.Their web site is http://www.twowheelsonly.com/ Try it It's great! Bill Price Lake Chickamauga TN --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Stroud, Dena" <DStroud@t...> wrote: > Hi there. I am new here and live in NC. My husband has a harley and we > love to ride. I am looking for any good places to ride in the NC, VA, > TN area. Week before last we drove a total of 550 miles on the parkway > and around it (after we got there) we hauled the bike on a trailer. It > was so pretty and we have been on it and Skyline Drive many times but I > want something new. Any suggestions? > > Thanks, > Dena > > This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain privileged, proprietary or otherwise private information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this E-Mail or by telephone and delete this communication from your system. > > Warning: Although this e-mail and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this email or attachments. 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 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. --------------------------------- http://users.zoominternet.net/~ForCarrie/index.. http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/ser...et?act=viewChil dDetail&caseNum=795944&orgPrefix=NCMC&seqNum=1&caseLang=en_US&searchLang=en_US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest keepitreal08628 Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 My husband and I and another couple are planning a week's trip to the rodeo in Cheyenne the end of July next year. We'll probably fly into Denver, then rent a car and drive to Cheyenne. though we only expect to be two days at the rodeo. One of our "issues" is that the wife of the other couple is going along for the rodeo to please her husband...not into it herself. She has said she'd like to see/do things "other than wild west shows" the rest of the trip. The other issue is that both of them have physical limitations...she has bad knees and he has multiple problems (though he's like the energizer bunny and just keeps going and going!). My preliminary research of both Cheyenne and Denver areas comes up with mostly active, outdoorsy type tours and activities. My question for anyone here is for suggestions of places of interest in that general area, perhaps interesting (but not scary) road trips...What is there to DO there for someone who is limited physically? A casino is always good for an afternoon or evening, a little shopping. But what else? If this is too off topic, feel free to answer to my personal email... Thanks! Rita in Trenton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ken Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Well,.........Here are just a couple of ideas! How about the Terry Bison Ranch just a few miles south of Cheyenne? Here's their site. www.terrybisonranch.com Also if I remember correctly there is an Air Force Museum in Cheyenne. The Curt Gowdy State park is a pretty place to visit, It's about 25 mi. west of Cheyenne. A few neat places to see near Denver. Mount Evans is another neat place to visit, www.mountevans.com We did this trip a few years ago while we were on our way back from the desert southwest & loved it! It's aprox. 20 mi. west of Denver off of I-70, If I remember correctly the exit # is 240. This is the highest road in the United States. Elevation is 14,264 above sea level. The last 160' or so is on foot. If you are faint of heart I wouldn't advise going to the peak. But the lower half of this area is beautiful with wildlife & trees etc. This is a very nice paved road to the top but can be scarry for some. If anyone goes on this trip, Here are a few words of Caution! Please make sure that you drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration! The oxygen level is low up towards the top also so walk slowly & take frequent breaks at the peak! If you're lucky, You'll be able to see mountain goats above the tree line level. Also there is a tunnel on Interstate 70 about 50 mi. west of Denver. It's named the Eisenhower tunnel where the interstate runs through it. It's close to 2 mi. in length. Well,..............These are just a few ideas that I thought might be interesting & hope these will help you & or others out in your quests to find & enjoy America! "Happy Trails" Ken, Whitewater Wisconsin! ----- Original Message ----- From: keepitreal08628 To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 10:25 PM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Need ideas for Cheyenne/Denver My husband and I and another couple are planning a week's trip to the rodeo in Cheyenne the end of July next year. We'll probably fly into Denver, then rent a car and drive to Cheyenne. though we only expect to be two days at the rodeo. One of our "issues" is that the wife of the other couple is going along for the rodeo to please her husband...not into it herself. She has said she'd like to see/do things "other than wild west shows" the rest of the trip. The other issue is that both of them have physical limitations...she has bad knees and he has multiple problems (though he's like the energizer bunny and just keeps going and going!). My preliminary research of both Cheyenne and Denver areas comes up with mostly active, outdoorsy type tours and activities. My question for anyone here is for suggestions of places of interest in that general area, perhaps interesting (but not scary) road trips...What is there to DO there for someone who is limited physically? A casino is always good for an afternoon or evening, a little shopping. But what else? If this is too off topic, feel free to answer to my personal email... Thanks! Rita in Trenton 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 a.. Visit your group "AMERICAN_ROAD" on the web. b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shellee Graham Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Hey folks, Just wanted to let you know about a couple of Route 66 collectibles I have FOR SALE on Ebay. First (1) is an authentic, Coral Court Motel glass block & glazed ceramic brick combo. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=3624581759 AND a mint (2) Coral Court Motel book (which can be autographed and personalized for the recipient). http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=3547823105 Lastly, if you click on "View Sellers other Items" you will see a few sterling silver boxes I created several years ago. If you know of someone who may be interested in bidding on these items, please pass along the ebay links/info. to them. IF the buyer is going to be in Springfield, IL (for the International Route 66 Festival Sept. 26-28th), I can bring these items with me and you will save a lot on shipping. Thanks and regards, Shellee Graham ------------------------- For those unfamiliar with the Coral Court Motel, please check out: http://www.coralcourt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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