Day 16 along historic Route 66. Only travelled 28 miles of the famed highway today but I did add TWO more states to my RV map! And actually drove through FOUR states today, AR, MO, KS & OK.
Before I add a state sticker to my RV map, I'm requiring that I have a better answer to the question "What did you do in that state?" than "drove thru." In Arkansas my answer is "I enjoyed a nice walk in beautiful Lake Bella Vista Park, AR and spent time in the park's powerful Veterans Memorial.
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Bike Tower Sculpture by Tylur French.
As a cyclist, I enjoyed this sculpture along the trail.. |
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| Wonderful paved trails |
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The multi-use trails in northwestern Arkansas
are quite extensive connecting to an impressive
trail network for 37 miles. | |
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This impressive memorial features 3 concentric circles with
veterans' names and a display of military history. |
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I found this crumbling wall tucked into the woods,
painted festively. |
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| This creek fed into Lake Bella Vista. |
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| Joplin, MO was the beginning of my Route 66 trek today. |
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| Joplin, MO |
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| Joplin, MO |
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| Route 66 in Kansas |
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| This old train is labelled "Erie Lackawana" |
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The first of many vehicles depicted like the characters
in the movie "Cars." |
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Rt 66 @KSHISTORICROUTE66
This fun stop has many cool Rt 66 displays.
Their FB Page & Website. |
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The Kansas Rt 66 Assn built their own "Muffler Man"
designing theirs as a miner & named him Frecs (Freckles),
after the creator's grandfather, a miner in the tri-state area.
For other "Muffler Men" & a closer view, Click. |
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| Kansas Rt 66 Association, Galena, KS |
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| Kansas Rt 66 Association, Galena, KS |
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| Kansas Rt 66 Association, Galena, KS, Click for panorama |
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| Visitors are encouraged to sign this board. |
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Kansas Rt 66 Association, Galena, KS
There is LOTs to see in Galena, Click "Newer Post," below. |
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