Continuing with List Verse's Top Ten. My comments last.
5. Blue Whale-- Catoosa, Ok.-- Hugh Davis' anniversary gift to his wife and a popular Route 66 swimming hole for many years. If I HAD to pick JUST one thing to see on Route 66, this'd probably be it. Talk about your outlandish.
4. Cadillac Ranch-- Amarillo, Tx.-- Eccentric millionaire Stanley Marsh, III's salute to craziness. Ten vintage Caddies buried front end down west of town. This'd be #2 of my list of must-see craziness.
3. Blue Swallow Motel-- Tucumcari, NM,-- believed to be the oldest continually operating motel on 66 with that great neon sign. We were fortunate enough to spend a night there and sat out for hours that night watching the sign blink and listening to the ghosts of the road.
2. Sitgreaves Pass-- between Kingman and Oatman in the Black Mountains. In nine miles, the road climbs 1400 feet with dangerous, hairpin turns and spectacular views. No kidding!!!
1. Santa Monica Pier-- Santa Monica, Ca.,-- Ocean Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. Not actually the end of the road, but the sentimental one. Love that great sign.
Not a bad list, but it could easily have been hundreds of places.
On the Road Again, I Just Can't Wait to Get on the Road Again. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Top Ten Notable Route 66 Stops
List Verse has just released their top ten Route 66 stops going east to west. That would be a hard job to pick just ten. Glad to say I've been to every one of these. Last comment my own.
10. Gemini Giant-- Wilmington, Illinois-- 20-foot tall green guy holding a rocket at the Launching Pad Restaurant. Great food.
9. Dixie Truckers Home-- McLean, Il-- said to be the oldest truck stop on the route. Bring back the world clocks.
8. Chain of Rocks Bridge-- St. Louis, Mo.-- across the Mississippi River. 24 degree turn in the middle. Been across it several times.
7. Ted Drewe's Frozen Custard-- St. Louis, Mo.-- Love those concretes.
6. Meramec Caverns-- Stanton, Mo.-- Jesse James' hideout. If you haven't been here, you haven't been on the route. The original bumper sticker place, but the first time we went, they didn't have any.
To Be Continued. --RoadDog
10. Gemini Giant-- Wilmington, Illinois-- 20-foot tall green guy holding a rocket at the Launching Pad Restaurant. Great food.
9. Dixie Truckers Home-- McLean, Il-- said to be the oldest truck stop on the route. Bring back the world clocks.
8. Chain of Rocks Bridge-- St. Louis, Mo.-- across the Mississippi River. 24 degree turn in the middle. Been across it several times.
7. Ted Drewe's Frozen Custard-- St. Louis, Mo.-- Love those concretes.
6. Meramec Caverns-- Stanton, Mo.-- Jesse James' hideout. If you haven't been here, you haven't been on the route. The original bumper sticker place, but the first time we went, they didn't have any.
To Be Continued. --RoadDog
Union Terminal-- Cincinnati-- Part 2
Continued from November 25th.
The whole art deco place was filled with people as a Latin Culture festival was taking place. Lots of booths selling Latin American items and even live entertainment.
We took a free guided tour all over the place, including the walkway above the entrance where we found out the historical characters lining the walls were actually made of small ceramic tiles attached to a painted background. One wall showed the whole United States ending in an art deco stylized New York City from the thirties with different forms of transportation as well.
The other side was of the history of Cincinnati from frontiersmen to the Fort Washington to the thirties, with emphasis on the waterfront. I found out that the name was changed to Cincinnati for the Society of Cincinnatus, a group of Revolutionary War officers.
Most interesting was the walk back to the original secretary's office, president's office, and board room which had been renovated to look as they did in all their 30s art deco glory. That would have to be the highlight of the tour.
Before we left, we went up to Tower A which looked as it did in the 30s as well and was the center of all movement in the yard. The old gate section had been torn down for the omnivision theater, but the murals were saved and can now be seen at the Cincinnati Airport.
Well Worth a Trip. --RoadDog
The whole art deco place was filled with people as a Latin Culture festival was taking place. Lots of booths selling Latin American items and even live entertainment.
We took a free guided tour all over the place, including the walkway above the entrance where we found out the historical characters lining the walls were actually made of small ceramic tiles attached to a painted background. One wall showed the whole United States ending in an art deco stylized New York City from the thirties with different forms of transportation as well.
The other side was of the history of Cincinnati from frontiersmen to the Fort Washington to the thirties, with emphasis on the waterfront. I found out that the name was changed to Cincinnati for the Society of Cincinnatus, a group of Revolutionary War officers.
Most interesting was the walk back to the original secretary's office, president's office, and board room which had been renovated to look as they did in all their 30s art deco glory. That would have to be the highlight of the tour.
Before we left, we went up to Tower A which looked as it did in the 30s as well and was the center of all movement in the yard. The old gate section had been torn down for the omnivision theater, but the murals were saved and can now be seen at the Cincinnati Airport.
Well Worth a Trip. --RoadDog
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Central Lunch-- Goldsboro, NC
Today, we went to Central Lunch on Goldsboro, NC's Center Street for lunch. This place dates back to around 1906 and, according to Mom looks pretty much the same as it always has. Only now, they bought the adjoining store for a much-needed expansion.
New owners bought the place a few years ago and have put much effort into the place. It has some of the prettiest Christmas decorations I've ever seen.
Plus, the food is something else. You can get a rib eye sandwich and fries for $5. We had the lunch special for $6.75 which was chicken or beef tips over rice along with two sides, many of which are fine southern fare. I had the rutabaga and boiled cabbage. Then, there were those fantastic biscuits.
In warmer weather, you can dine al fresco out on the sidewalk.
Most days they are open for breakfast and lunch, but also Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday until 3 PM.
My family has been eating there for many years.
Mighty Good Eating. --RoadDog
Union Terminal-- Cincinnati
Continued from yesterday.
The next stop was the wonderful old art deco Union Terminal along the Ohio River. Construction started on it in 1931 and continued until 1933, making this year the 75th anniversary. And, it came close to being gone.
After train service stopped, it sat vacant for awhile and then was a shopping center. Definite plans were underway to demolish it which would have been a crying shame.
Parking is $5 (HEAR THAT CHICAGO!!!) adjacent to it. The exterior is striking. Even the flagpoles and columns outside are art deco. There is also a plaque by the fountain marking the site of the home of the first professional baseball team, the Red Stockings, who played ball at the field in 1869. The whole area used to be called Lincoln Park until transformed into Union Terminal in an attempt to bring together the five or so train stations spread around Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Museum of Natural Hstory and Cincinnati History Museum are both also located at theterminal. Talk about your multi-use!!!
More to Come. --RoadDog
The next stop was the wonderful old art deco Union Terminal along the Ohio River. Construction started on it in 1931 and continued until 1933, making this year the 75th anniversary. And, it came close to being gone.
After train service stopped, it sat vacant for awhile and then was a shopping center. Definite plans were underway to demolish it which would have been a crying shame.
Parking is $5 (HEAR THAT CHICAGO!!!) adjacent to it. The exterior is striking. Even the flagpoles and columns outside are art deco. There is also a plaque by the fountain marking the site of the home of the first professional baseball team, the Red Stockings, who played ball at the field in 1869. The whole area used to be called Lincoln Park until transformed into Union Terminal in an attempt to bring together the five or so train stations spread around Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Museum of Natural Hstory and Cincinnati History Museum are both also located at theterminal. Talk about your multi-use!!!
More to Come. --RoadDog
The Ford Model A
See Nov. 20th entry.
My uncle did some more research on Henry Ford's Model A to determine what the cost of a Model A Touring Car like the one presented to the farmer would be.
He discovered that Model As got between 24-29 mpg, not bad for back then or even now. I sure wish my Dodge Dakota got that good of a mileage, and it's a 2005.
A two-seater Model A Roadster cost $350. A fully-tricked out Model A Touring car went for $1400.
Ford often toured to visit dealers and to check out what modifications were being made on his cars. If he liked it, he'd send the specifications back to his factory.
Quite a Guy That Henry Ford. --RoadDog
My uncle did some more research on Henry Ford's Model A to determine what the cost of a Model A Touring Car like the one presented to the farmer would be.
He discovered that Model As got between 24-29 mpg, not bad for back then or even now. I sure wish my Dodge Dakota got that good of a mileage, and it's a 2005.
A two-seater Model A Roadster cost $350. A fully-tricked out Model A Touring car went for $1400.
Ford often toured to visit dealers and to check out what modifications were being made on his cars. If he liked it, he'd send the specifications back to his factory.
Quite a Guy That Henry Ford. --RoadDog
Monday, November 24, 2008
A Good Day in Cincinnati
This past weekend, I went to Cincinnati and got together with my buddy Denny and two other roadfolk, Pat and Jennifer and took a great tour of the Queen City. We saw about as much as you can in just one day.
DA ECHO
We met at a 1930s place called the Echo for breakfast and had a great breakfast. Judging by the crowds, this is quite the popular place. I had a goetta sausage breakfast. Goetta is a type of German sausage combination. Delicious.
Jennifer and Pat drove in from Indianapolis and were a bit late, causing the time on the meter to run out, and wouldn't you know it, parking enforcement got their first and left a little $25 reminder on the windshield. Curse those one hour parking meters.
DA GAME AND DA EYE IN THE SKY
On our way over to the observatory, we saw that the Michigan Avenue sign had mysteriously sprouted an Ohio State sign on top of it. Today was the BIG GAME, Wolverines vs. Buckeyes. Poor Michigan didn't have much of a chance.
The observatory was at the top of a hill lined with some beautiful older homes. It wasn't the original one which had been on Mt. Adams nearer to downtown, but had been moved as the city got larger.
DOWNTOWN
Once downtown, we stopped at the beardless Lincoln statue near the Howard Taft Home and Museum. One of my favorite TV shows of all time was WKRP in Cincinnati, and Denny showed me where the station was located in the Flim Building which was actually the Enquirer headquarters. I'd always thought it was the tall building with pillars on the top, but it wasn't.
A big thanks to Denny for setting up this great itinerary.
More to Come. --RoadDog
DA ECHO
We met at a 1930s place called the Echo for breakfast and had a great breakfast. Judging by the crowds, this is quite the popular place. I had a goetta sausage breakfast. Goetta is a type of German sausage combination. Delicious.
Jennifer and Pat drove in from Indianapolis and were a bit late, causing the time on the meter to run out, and wouldn't you know it, parking enforcement got their first and left a little $25 reminder on the windshield. Curse those one hour parking meters.
DA GAME AND DA EYE IN THE SKY
On our way over to the observatory, we saw that the Michigan Avenue sign had mysteriously sprouted an Ohio State sign on top of it. Today was the BIG GAME, Wolverines vs. Buckeyes. Poor Michigan didn't have much of a chance.
The observatory was at the top of a hill lined with some beautiful older homes. It wasn't the original one which had been on Mt. Adams nearer to downtown, but had been moved as the city got larger.
DOWNTOWN
Once downtown, we stopped at the beardless Lincoln statue near the Howard Taft Home and Museum. One of my favorite TV shows of all time was WKRP in Cincinnati, and Denny showed me where the station was located in the Flim Building which was actually the Enquirer headquarters. I'd always thought it was the tall building with pillars on the top, but it wasn't.
A big thanks to Denny for setting up this great itinerary.
More to Come. --RoadDog
Thursday, November 20, 2008
A Good Ford Story
My uncle sent me this story From the Corners of Your Mind. It is supposedly a true one.
Henry Ford was traveling in Mississippi in 1930 when his fancy new Model A Touring car became mired in the mud. He and his driver attempted to extricate it, but to no avail.
A 14-year-old boy came by and said to Ford, "I kin go get my Daddy to bring a team of mules to pull you out; but Mister, if you'da had a 'Tin Lizzie' you wouldn't be stuck no how!" Ford, of course, knew that the Model Ts had a higher ground clearance and bigger tires.
The boy's father arrived and pulled him out, but wouldn't accept payment for his services saying he was just doing what any Mississippian would do.
Ford got his name and address and ordered his Detroit factory to build the farmer a special touring car with all available accessories.
Quite a Story. --RoadDog
Henry Ford was traveling in Mississippi in 1930 when his fancy new Model A Touring car became mired in the mud. He and his driver attempted to extricate it, but to no avail.
A 14-year-old boy came by and said to Ford, "I kin go get my Daddy to bring a team of mules to pull you out; but Mister, if you'da had a 'Tin Lizzie' you wouldn't be stuck no how!" Ford, of course, knew that the Model Ts had a higher ground clearance and bigger tires.
The boy's father arrived and pulled him out, but wouldn't accept payment for his services saying he was just doing what any Mississippian would do.
Ford got his name and address and ordered his Detroit factory to build the farmer a special touring car with all available accessories.
Quite a Story. --RoadDog
2008 Pennsylvania at Risk
The Nov. 18th Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ran an article about Preservation Pennsylvania's sites at risk which include the former Schenley High School building, metal truss bridges, and even the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Schenley High School opened in 1916 and closed this year.
As of this year, steel truss bridges in the state were down to 237 and expected to be down to 184 by 2010. At least, with one of these bridges, you know you're crossing water.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened in 1940. It is not in danger of going away, but many of its original bridges, overpasses, and toll plazas are. Specifically, the South Midway is the only remaining example of the turnpike's historical way stations for traveler. One could argue that the Pa. Turnpike was the first of our interstates.
Don't Tear It Down. Try to Save It. --RoadDog
Schenley High School opened in 1916 and closed this year.
As of this year, steel truss bridges in the state were down to 237 and expected to be down to 184 by 2010. At least, with one of these bridges, you know you're crossing water.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened in 1940. It is not in danger of going away, but many of its original bridges, overpasses, and toll plazas are. Specifically, the South Midway is the only remaining example of the turnpike's historical way stations for traveler. One could argue that the Pa. Turnpike was the first of our interstates.
Don't Tear It Down. Try to Save It. --RoadDog
Preservation A Little Closer to Home
Nov. 13th Northwest Herald.
Grace Hall in Woodstock, about 18 miles from where I live, has cleared the first hurdle in an attempt to get Landmark Status. The Woodstock Historic Preservation Committee unanimously voted to recommend it for the "Prairie"-style brick building which was part of the Todd School for Boys. One noted alumnus was filmmaker Orson Welles.
The one acre site is currently owned by the Woodstock Christian Life Service who want to raze it to expand their Hearthstone Senoir Living Community.
Caryl Lemanski and her group have been leading an effort to save and preserve it, perhaps turning it into a museum.
It is an impressive structure and I definitely would like to see it remain. Perhaps even as housing for the seniors. It was a dorm at one time.
Congrats to Caryl and her Group. Without Them, Grace Would Probably Be Gone By Now. --RoadDog
Grace Hall in Woodstock, about 18 miles from where I live, has cleared the first hurdle in an attempt to get Landmark Status. The Woodstock Historic Preservation Committee unanimously voted to recommend it for the "Prairie"-style brick building which was part of the Todd School for Boys. One noted alumnus was filmmaker Orson Welles.
The one acre site is currently owned by the Woodstock Christian Life Service who want to raze it to expand their Hearthstone Senoir Living Community.
Caryl Lemanski and her group have been leading an effort to save and preserve it, perhaps turning it into a museum.
It is an impressive structure and I definitely would like to see it remain. Perhaps even as housing for the seniors. It was a dorm at one time.
Congrats to Caryl and her Group. Without Them, Grace Would Probably Be Gone By Now. --RoadDog
Down Da 66: No More "Chevy on a Stick"?-- Braidwood Train Depot-- Pontiac in New Book
Some New News About an Old Road. This time about the Illinois Stretch. My favorite.
1. NO MORE "CHEVY ON A STICK"?-- Route 66 News says the ownership isn't sure of what will happen to Springfield's great 1955 Chevrolet that has been up on a pole for the last 17 years. The land it is on is for sale. Hope it remains somewhere as it is one of my favorite things to see in town.
2. BRAIDWOOD TRAIN DEPOT=-- Route 66 News also reports that the 126-year-old Braidwood train depot has been donated to the city and will be moved. The present site will be used for parking for a local business.
3. PONTIAC IN NEW BOOK-- The Nov. 19th Pontiac Daily Leader had an article on Jim Hinckley's new book "Your Guide to Scenic Side Trips & Adventures from the Mother Road. This article had major emphasis on the Pontiac area and said there were two pictures: one of the Lincoln statue at that great courthouse, and the other of one of the pedestrian swinging bridges. Mention is also made of the Old Log Cabin restaurant and Odell station.
Hinckley has 50 trips in his 208 book which comes out this month. He has a blog at www.route66chronicles.blogspot.com
So, Now You Know. --RoadDog
1. NO MORE "CHEVY ON A STICK"?-- Route 66 News says the ownership isn't sure of what will happen to Springfield's great 1955 Chevrolet that has been up on a pole for the last 17 years. The land it is on is for sale. Hope it remains somewhere as it is one of my favorite things to see in town.
2. BRAIDWOOD TRAIN DEPOT=-- Route 66 News also reports that the 126-year-old Braidwood train depot has been donated to the city and will be moved. The present site will be used for parking for a local business.
3. PONTIAC IN NEW BOOK-- The Nov. 19th Pontiac Daily Leader had an article on Jim Hinckley's new book "Your Guide to Scenic Side Trips & Adventures from the Mother Road. This article had major emphasis on the Pontiac area and said there were two pictures: one of the Lincoln statue at that great courthouse, and the other of one of the pedestrian swinging bridges. Mention is also made of the Old Log Cabin restaurant and Odell station.
Hinckley has 50 trips in his 208 book which comes out this month. He has a blog at www.route66chronicles.blogspot.com
So, Now You Know. --RoadDog
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Airplane Filling Station Gets Grant
WVLT TV in Knoxville, Tn., reports that the Airplane Filling Station Preservation Association has received $9000 in federal grants from the Tennessee Historical Commission to begin a second phase of restoration work. However, they must raise $6000 to get it.
Two fundraisers are planned, the first Nov. 22nd when they will be selling items at the Mast general Store in downtown Nashville, and a second one at the station itself, located 6829 Clinton Highway in Powell, Tennessee.
The second phase involves the interior stabilization of walls, ceiling, floors, foundation repair and structural work on the nose of the plane.
The station was built in 1930 by the Nickle brothers in the shape of an airplane because of Elmer's interest in aviation. There was the mention of something called the Fantastic architectural style.
It stopped being a gas station in the 1960s, and at various times was a liquor store, bait and tackle shop, produce stand, and used car lot. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Clinton Highway is US-25 which is also known as the Dixie Highway.
For more information: http:/www.powellairplane.org
And I Never Heard of It Before. Interesting Station. --RoadDog
Two fundraisers are planned, the first Nov. 22nd when they will be selling items at the Mast general Store in downtown Nashville, and a second one at the station itself, located 6829 Clinton Highway in Powell, Tennessee.
The second phase involves the interior stabilization of walls, ceiling, floors, foundation repair and structural work on the nose of the plane.
The station was built in 1930 by the Nickle brothers in the shape of an airplane because of Elmer's interest in aviation. There was the mention of something called the Fantastic architectural style.
It stopped being a gas station in the 1960s, and at various times was a liquor store, bait and tackle shop, produce stand, and used car lot. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Clinton Highway is US-25 which is also known as the Dixie Highway.
For more information: http:/www.powellairplane.org
And I Never Heard of It Before. Interesting Station. --RoadDog
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Down Da 66: Patty Ambrose Speaks-- Mo. Blog-- Coleman Theater Honor
Some New News About an Old Road.
1. PATTY AMBROSE SPEAKS-- The Oct. 25th Joliet News reported that Patty Ambrose, executive director of the Route 66 Heritage Project spoke at the Joliet Area Historical Museum about plans in the offing for the route in Illinois.
One thing of interest to the Joliet-folk was that the nation's first Dairy Queen, located on Chicago Street (Rt. 66) is no longer a DQ, but they'd like to at least restore the facade to look as it did when it first opened. I'll have a Mr. Misty.
2. MO. BLOG-- There is now one more Route 66 blog. The Route 66 Association of Missouri has their own now at http://missouri66.wordpress.com. The first entry was about the neon sign at Donut Drive In in St. Louis being lit up for the first time in 25 years.
3. COLEMAN THEATER HONOR-- The Route 66 News Blog reports that Miami, Oklahoma's Coleman Theater has been named the top tourism attraction in northeast Oklahoma. Congrats. I've been by the outside several times, but never inside. Same with Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre.
Now, You Know. --RoadDog
1. PATTY AMBROSE SPEAKS-- The Oct. 25th Joliet News reported that Patty Ambrose, executive director of the Route 66 Heritage Project spoke at the Joliet Area Historical Museum about plans in the offing for the route in Illinois.
One thing of interest to the Joliet-folk was that the nation's first Dairy Queen, located on Chicago Street (Rt. 66) is no longer a DQ, but they'd like to at least restore the facade to look as it did when it first opened. I'll have a Mr. Misty.
2. MO. BLOG-- There is now one more Route 66 blog. The Route 66 Association of Missouri has their own now at http://missouri66.wordpress.com. The first entry was about the neon sign at Donut Drive In in St. Louis being lit up for the first time in 25 years.
3. COLEMAN THEATER HONOR-- The Route 66 News Blog reports that Miami, Oklahoma's Coleman Theater has been named the top tourism attraction in northeast Oklahoma. Congrats. I've been by the outside several times, but never inside. Same with Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre.
Now, You Know. --RoadDog
Monday, November 17, 2008
Lincoln Logs: Cafe Lotus-- Brick Road-- Lincoln Highway Radio Show Song
Lincoln Logs-- Some New News About an Old Road.
1. CAFE LOTUS-- The Nov. 14th Fort Morgan Times had an article about a unique place called Cafe Lotus, which has been included in John Fielder's "Best of Colorado" and will be in Brian Butko's upcoming "Lincoln Highway Companion, according to owner Nick Nig. Sounds like this is quite an eclectic place where the local community can use its facilities for free and live local entertainment (always better than dead entertainment) is featured. Sounds like a place to visit to me.
2. BRICK ROAD-- Hoosier Reborn in his Nov. 15th Hoosier Happenings was doing his "Lincoln Highway reconnaissance in Noble County, Indiana," and came across a curved brick section bypassed for a more gradual curve. He had pictures including one of a mailbox with the words "Old US 33 on it, another of a Lincoln Highway sign, and another if you ever wondered how they curve bricks in a road.
3. LINCOLN HIGHWAY RADIO SHOW SONG-- The good folks at American Road Magazine in their forum, have a recording of an old 1940s radio show titled the Lincoln Highway. Well, the theme song to it anyway.
You can hear it at
http://www.pair.com/davepaul/americanroad/ARLH1942.mp3.
Worth a listen. Get your traveling shoes on.
Now, You Know. --RoadDog
1. CAFE LOTUS-- The Nov. 14th Fort Morgan Times had an article about a unique place called Cafe Lotus, which has been included in John Fielder's "Best of Colorado" and will be in Brian Butko's upcoming "Lincoln Highway Companion, according to owner Nick Nig. Sounds like this is quite an eclectic place where the local community can use its facilities for free and live local entertainment (always better than dead entertainment) is featured. Sounds like a place to visit to me.
2. BRICK ROAD-- Hoosier Reborn in his Nov. 15th Hoosier Happenings was doing his "Lincoln Highway reconnaissance in Noble County, Indiana," and came across a curved brick section bypassed for a more gradual curve. He had pictures including one of a mailbox with the words "Old US 33 on it, another of a Lincoln Highway sign, and another if you ever wondered how they curve bricks in a road.
3. LINCOLN HIGHWAY RADIO SHOW SONG-- The good folks at American Road Magazine in their forum, have a recording of an old 1940s radio show titled the Lincoln Highway. Well, the theme song to it anyway.
You can hear it at
http://www.pair.com/davepaul/americanroad/ARLH1942.mp3.
Worth a listen. Get your traveling shoes on.
Now, You Know. --RoadDog
Great Maine Road Trips
The September 28th Portland Press Herald had a list of great Maine drives for both color and scenery broken down by areas.
These were compiled by BJ Bangs, a freelance write working on articles about places to visit that are off the beaten path. My idea of an ideal roadtrip exactly.
MIDCOAST MAINE-- Route 123-- Harpswell Neck (Is that a name or what?)
Route 24-- Orr's and Bailey Islands
DOWN EAST-- Route 182-- Franklin to Cherryfield
Route 1-- Perry to Calais (anything along US-1 is good)
INLAND-- Route 113-- North Chatham to Gilead
Route 17 and 16-- Mexico to Wilson's Mills
Routes 4 and 16-- Madrid to Oquossoc
Routes 16 and 27-- Kingfield to Coburn Gore (another great name)
You can reach her at PreservingandCreatingmemories.com
You think there just might be a "touch 'color in Maine? But, I guess now you'll just have to wait till next fall.
Of Course, Then There's Camden and Ba Haba. --RoadDog
These were compiled by BJ Bangs, a freelance write working on articles about places to visit that are off the beaten path. My idea of an ideal roadtrip exactly.
MIDCOAST MAINE-- Route 123-- Harpswell Neck (Is that a name or what?)
Route 24-- Orr's and Bailey Islands
DOWN EAST-- Route 182-- Franklin to Cherryfield
Route 1-- Perry to Calais (anything along US-1 is good)
INLAND-- Route 113-- North Chatham to Gilead
Route 17 and 16-- Mexico to Wilson's Mills
Routes 4 and 16-- Madrid to Oquossoc
Routes 16 and 27-- Kingfield to Coburn Gore (another great name)
You can reach her at PreservingandCreatingmemories.com
You think there just might be a "touch 'color in Maine? But, I guess now you'll just have to wait till next fall.
Of Course, Then There's Camden and Ba Haba. --RoadDog
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