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West of Seligman several Burma Shave signs sprouted. |
Day 53, following old RT 66 from Seligman to Kingman, AZ. So cool to trek the old road, especially as none of this stretch was on the interstate, in fact, I-40 was nowhere to be seen until I crossed under it at Kingman.
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An entire day on the old Route 66 and NO Interstate! 😀 |
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At Grand Canyon Caverns, east of Peach Springs, AZ. |
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At Grand Canyon Caverns, east of Peach Springs, AZ. |
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First 'Vette police car I've seen! At Grand Canyon Caverns, east of Peach Springs, AZ. |
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I loved the old "Love Bug" movies! At Grand Canyon Caverns, east of Peach Springs, AZ. |
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A high school buddy drove a white one of these. At Grand Canyon Caverns, east of Peach Springs, AZ. |
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At Grand Canyon Caverns, east of Peach Springs, AZ. This rig is how folks first toured the caverns, lowered on a rope, carrying a lantern! The methods are more up to date now. |
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At Grand Canyon Caverns, east of Peach Springs, AZ. |
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Peach Springs, AZ |
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Abandoned station in Peach Springs, AZ. |
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You can see the western end of the Grand Canyon looking north from this spot on Rt 66 on the hill going down (south) into Peach Springs, AZ. |
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Classic neon in Truxton, AZ. |
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The vertical rocks crowning some of the desert buttes looked like uniform hexagonal pillars. |
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Just north of Valentine, AZ |
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Just north of Valentine, AZ |
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Valentine Station |
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Unfortunately, the Valentine Station was closed on Sunday, but I'd love to stop back and wander thru their wonderful collection of cool stuff. Valentine, AZ |
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The Hackberry General Store was Bob Waldmire's when he was living. The current owners are maintaining it in the same fashion which is Terrific! Hackberry, AZ |
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Inside the Hackberry General Store. Several rooms, all eclectic and fun! |
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Folks can leave a card or note in the Hackberry General Store. Can you see mine? To confirm my card location, Click. |
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Fun stop thanks to old vehicles, tall sign and weird giant head! Antares, AZ |
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For panorama views, Click |
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Mike's Rt 66 Outpost & Saloon, north of Kingman, AZ |
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Mike's Rt 66 Outpost & Saloon, north of Kingman, AZ |
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Caught this guy protecting his buddy's pickup at Mike's Rt 66 Outpost & Saloon, north of Kingman, AZ. |
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To see the many, many murals at this hotel, Click. |
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This Ramada in Kingsman has more murals and Rt 66 focus than any one motel I've seen. |
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Even the pool has a Route 66 Shield! |
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Of the very many murals at the Kingman Ramada, this one is truly first class. |
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Another great mural, but so many, you gotta see them for yourself! Or Click Here. |
There were hundreds of murals on almost every
surface of this hotel. To see the many I took
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