Upon leaving Essex, this stretch of lonely Route 66 is now inaccessible. It goes under the 40 freeway past Fenner. Looking around at the surroundings, we saw nothing but arid desert. The asphalt stretched out before us splitting the desert sands, which steadily blew grains at a time across the roadway reclaiming its barren features. Just as we began to wonder what…
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Mount Wilson Observatory
You can see why in Ancient history; they believed their Gods lived atop the mountains because the views are quite celestial. These are the moments where everything melts away, and you can’t help but think how beautiful this world can be from a distance. We can accomplish so much and do so many marvellous deeds if we would take in…
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Castle Green – A Castle That Isn’t A Castle
Overcast skies carry a chill that feels perfect this early June morning as we stand to look up at this charismatic structure. Passing through the gates of Castle Green, 1940s swing music caresses our ears with a sweet, sultry voice. We look at one another, smiling — Goosebumps cascade down my back as we pick up the vibe and walk-in…
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Antelope Valley Indian Museum, California
On the Yucca strewn plains of the Southern Californian high desert, the morning wind bellows with cold ferocity deep within its grasp. The outlying San Gabriel Mountains pierce sporadically through storm clouds in a war to show off fresh snow-laden peaks. The low lying sun, shines down, ingratiating the landscape with a pure flattering lustre: our destination – Antelope Valley…
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Route 66 Auto Museum and Bozo’s Garage, New Mexico
If you find yourself in the east end of Santa Rosa, New Mexico and enjoy classic cars, visit The Route 66 Auto Museum and Bozo’s Garage. You can locate it quickly off Route 66 because of the Yellow Hot Rod sitting atop a pole in its parking lot along with a host of other autos. Route 66 Auto Museum…
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