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Jul 09
The ET Highway: Nevada’s Official Route to Area 51
Nevada State Route 375, better known as the Extraterrestrial Highway, runs nearly 100 miles through the remote desert between Warm Springs and Crystal Springs. It was officially renamed in 1996, leaning into its reputation as a hotspot for UFO sightings and its close proximity to the infamous Area 51. This isn’t just a road—it’s a …
Jul 09
Roswell, New Mexico: Beyond the UFO Hype
Roswell isn’t just about aliens—it’s a full-on small-town scene where history, art, nature, and yes, extraterrestrials collide. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or just a curious traveler, Roswell delivers a strange mix of the surreal and the sincere. Where It Is and Why It Matters Roswell was settled in the late 1860s at the …
Jul 09
Jack Rabbit Trading Post: “Here It Is” in the Arizona Desert
Five miles west of Joseph City, Arizona, sits one of Route 66’s most legendary stops—the Jack Rabbit Trading Post. Hard to miss thanks to its iconic yellow-and-black billboards stretching across the Southwest, this old-school curio shop is as much about nostalgia and personality as it is about souvenirs. Location and Vibe Address: 3386 Historic U.S. …
Jul 09
Ed Galloway’s Totem Pole Park: Giant Folk Art off Route 66
Just a few miles off old Route 66 near Chelsea and Foyil, Oklahoma, lies a whimsical world where concrete and steel meet Native-inspired imagery. It’s folk art on a massive scale, and there’s nothing else on the Mother Road quite like it. Where You’ll Find It Address: 21300 OK-28A, Chelsea (technically Foyil), Oklahoma Located just …
Jul 09
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge: Route 66’s Forgotten Gateway
Stretching across the mighty Mississippi River like a rusted relic from America’s road trip heyday, the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is one of Route 66’s most unique—and strangest—landmarks. With its bizarre 22-degree bend in the middle and a history full of reinvention, decay, and rebirth, this bridge has way more personality than your average …
Jul 09
Meramec Caverns: The Underground Wonderland of Route 66
Tucked beneath the hills of Missouri lies one of Route 66’s oldest and flashiest tourist traps—and that’s meant in the best way possible. Meramec Caverns isn’t just a cave tour. It’s a neon-lit, Jesse James-infused, kitsch-meets-nature spectacle that’s been pulling in curious road trippers since before most of us were born. If you’re the kind …
Jul 09
Cadillac Ranch: The Graffiti-Soaked Shrine of the American Road
Out in the middle of a flat Texas field, ten Cadillacs stand nose-down in the dirt like something out of a dream—or a breakdown in reality. This is Cadillac Ranch, one of the weirdest, wildest, and most iconic roadside stops on Route 66. It’s a place where graffiti isn’t just allowed—it’s expected. Where Is It? …
Jul 09
Sleep in a Teepee: The Strange Charm of Wigwam Village on Route 66
If you’re looking for a night you’ll never forget on your Route 66 road trip, skip the motel chains and check into a giant concrete teepee. That’s right—Wigwam Village is still standing, and it’s one of the last chances to experience mid-century kitsch the way it was meant to be: weird, nostalgic, and wildly photogenic. …
Jul 09
The Big Blue Whale of Route 66: A Quirky Icon with a Whale of a Tale
If you’re cruising along Route 66 through Oklahoma and craving something offbeat, nostalgic, and downright charming, the Big Blue Whale in Catoosa is a must-see. It’s one of those roadside oddities that perfectly captures the spirit of old-school Americana—equal parts weird and wonderful, with just enough backstory to make it unforgettable. Where Is It? The …
Jul 02
Loki – My Name Is Loyalty
My name is Loki — though some days I think “Shadow,” “Ghost,” or “Velcro” might have been more accurate. I was born December 12th, 2020, in the middle of a chaotic world full of lockdowns and unknowns. But I was never really part of that chaos. I was born calm, observant, and a little wild …
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