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Visitrainier.com: Some of the prettiest and most easily accessible falls in Mt. Rainier National Park, Christine Falls offers a charming intimate setting for viewing the powerful falls. This signature view of the lower falls is framed by the historic, arching Christine Falls Bridge. The falls drop 69 feet in drops of 32 and 37 feet respectively and are notorious for being nearly impossible to photograph together. Since the lower drop of the waterfall is spanned by a bridge it most often photographed – and photographed often. The upper tier of the fall is not as easily viewed. Find this little gem on the road to Paradise. Limited parking at the falls is available.
Named by P.B. Van Trump after his daughter, Christine.
Wikipedia: Philemon Beecher Van Trump was an American pioneering mountaineer and writer who lived in the state of Washington. He is best known for the first documented ascent of Mount Rainier in 1870.
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AbrahamLincolnOnline.org: In front of the Lincoln Tomb entrance in Springfield, Illinois, you encounter this massive bronze bust of Abraham Lincoln. Its poignant mood sets the tone for the memorial within, but visitors to Oak Ridge Cemetery often cannot resist rubbing the nose for good luck, so simply tradition. The marble original of this replica stands in the U.S. Capitol. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum, best known for his presidential stone faces at Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, used the 1860 Volk life mask of Lincoln and photographs to create this unforgettable portrait.
Roadsideamerica.com: 200,000 people a year visit Lincoln's Tomb in Springfield's Oak Ridge Cemetery. Judging from the appearance of Abe's big bronze head, lots of those visitors make it a point to stop and give a rub to Lincoln's nose.
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Awesternrose .com: Nestled in the heart of Cody, Wyoming, lies a unique historical attraction. It’s called Old Trail Town, a living testament to the American West’s pioneering spirit.
Founded in 1967, Old Trail Town is more than just a museum. It’s a carefully curated collection of authentic Western buildings, each with its own story to tell. From a rustic saloon to a humble schoolhouse, these structures paint a vivid picture of life on the frontier.
But the town’s appeal goes beyond its buildings. It’s also the final resting place of several notable figures from the Wild West. Among them is mountain man John “Liver-Eating” Johnson, whose life inspired the movie “Jeremiah Johnson”.
Old Trail Town is not just a destination, but a journey back in time. As you walk its dusty streets, you can almost hear the echoes of cowboys, trappers, and outlaws who once called this place home. It’s a tangible connection to a bygone era, preserved for future generations to explore and appreciate.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a teacher, a student, or a tourist passing through Cody Wyoming, Old Trail Town has something to offer. It’s a place where the past comes alive, offering a unique and immersive educational experience.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you on a virtual tour of Old Trail Town. We’ll explore its historical significance, its attractions, and provide useful visitor information. So saddle up, and let’s hit the trail to the Old West (Yellowstone Highway).
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Glenrio sits just a few yards to the south of Interstate 40 at Texas exit 0 on Business I-40, a road which turns into a local gravel road at the state line. The economy destroyed many businesses and towns when Route 66 ended.
This picture makes me giggle. You are now leaving New Mexico, Land of Enchantment. If I’m leaving enchantment, what do I get next? St. Jon was the enchantment? Oh, No!
Then the Texas State Line.
Then the Mountain-Central Time Zone Line.
Onlyinyourstate.com: Take our famous Exit 0 to Glenrio, where you'll be able to stand in two different time zones at once. While it's always fun to cross off the whole "standing in two states at once" thing from your bucket list, it's even more exciting to be able to say you were also in two different time zones!
Wikipedia: The Ozark Trail was formed into U.S. Route 66 on November 11, 1926. By the 1930s, U.S. Route 66 was a paved, two-lane road served locally by several filling stations, a restaurant, and a motel. The road was widened in the 1950s. A Texaco station (1950) and a diner (Brownlee Diner/Little Juarez Café, 1952) were constructed in Texas using the art moderne architectural style.
Three filling stations (the 1925 Broyles Mobil station, a 1935 Texaco, and the 1946 Ferguson gas station) once operated in New Mexico. It went into decline during 1975 when Interstate 40 had bypassed the town.
Portions of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) were filmed in Glenrio.[9] An abandoned "Glenn Rio Motel" is depicted in the town of Radiator Springs in 2006's animated film Cars, where the architectural design of Glenrio's Little Juarez Café is used for a vacant, abandoned building, which eventually becomes the Racing Museum. The opening scene from the movie Daylight's End (2018) was filmed in Glenrio.
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Galena, Kansas, is a well-known town on Historic Route 66, featuring a preserved section of the original roadbed and several attractions, including the "Cars on the Route" service station that inspired the character Mater from the Disney/Pixar movie Cars. The town was once a prosperous mining community but transformed into a tourist destination due to its Route 66 history, with ongoing preservation efforts to maintain its landmarks and celebrate the iconic highway.
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automotivehalloffame.org:
The Tucker automobile was designed with an unusual rear-mounted engine and numerous safety and performance features, including a padded dash, pop-out windshield, disc brakes, and a “cyclops eye” center headlight that turned with the wheels.
Tucker hired Alex Tremulis to style the body of the 48, and the first prototype was unveiled to the public in 1947. Unfortunately, only 51 cars were built before Tucker became mired in a legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tucker and his company were eventually found not guilty, but the company had lost is factory and had accumulated a crippling amount of debt. Despite his company’s failure, Tucker will always be remembered as one of the great revolutionaries of the automobile industry.
National Automobile Museum: The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) has a “Wow!” factor you don’t often find in a museum. You’ll see more than 200 eye-popping cars with authentic street scenes and sounds. The facades bring displays to life; a hardware store here, a movie theatre there which accompany artifacts from each era. It’s located on the corner of Lake and Mill Streets in downtown Reno.
We are dedicated to offering entertaining and educational experiences through special programs, exhibits, events, and stories about our collections – and sharing history through the timeline of the automobile.
Our Mission is to collect and preserve the automobile for future generations, with an emphasis on vehicles collected by William Fisk “Bill” Harrah, to tell the story of the impact of the automobile on American society, and to perpetuate the legacy of Mr. Harrah as a renowned collector.
In the front of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum are each of their State Flags using Route 66.
The Harley motorcycles are in this group from France, riding the entire Route 66.
Wikipedia: The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Oklahoma, covers the history of Route 66 from Chicago, Illinois to Santa, Monica, California. It is the largest museum dedicated to the history and culture of Route 66, the most famous highway in the World. The museum also offers changing special exhibits, focusing on the Route 66 experience in the Now and Future Gallery. And don't forget to step into the gift shop for some Route 66 Memorabilia.
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Wikipedia: Moraine Lake is a snow and glacially fed lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) outside the village of Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. It is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1,884 metres (6,181 ft). The lake has a surface area of 50 hectares (120 acres).
The lake, being fed almost completely by snow-melt and glacial-melt, does not reach its crest until middle to late June. When it is full, it reflects a distinctive shade of azure blue. The unique colour is due to the refraction of the blue end of the spectrum of sunlight off the rock sediment deposited in the lake on a continual basis in summer by the surrounding glaciers. The lake is completely created by nature and has not been dammed, drained, or otherwise altered by humans in any way, other than the visitor services which are strictly controlled by the National Park.
The road to Moraine Lake is only open during the summer months (June-Sep). Since 2023, Parks Canada has closed it to personal vehicles year-round with only Park shuttles, public transit and commercial operators allowed to access the road. Visitors can also bicycle or walk the road, which is 10 km / 6 miles long one-way.
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Yellowstonepark.com: Firehole Canyon Drive is a 2-mile, one-way road off the Grand Loop south of Madison. On Firehole Canyon Drive, you will pass the Firehole River, Firehole Falls and a natural swimming hole. (The swimming hole was closed.)
Firehole Falls is a 40-foot waterfall amidst 800-foot thick lava flows forming the canyon walls. There is a small parking area available near the falls and several small pull-offs along the road.
Sorry – it’s not hot. The name “Firehole River” may lead you to believe that this is heated by hot springs, but the swimming area is a cool temperature similar to an unheated swimming pool. Those used to swimming in rivers and lakes will not see any difference in this water temperature.
I was happy getting through the one-lane Wabash bridges. I was still lost and still felt like a vortex having found 3 different dead end dirt roads.
The phone had 1 bar was flicking on and off; and walked around outside of the car and aimed the phone into the heavens.
And took a couple pictures of a farm, crops, and corn during the golden hour.
Lincolnprairietrailsconservancy.com: The Lincoln Prairie Trail is a 14.6-mile asphalt paved bike/hike rail-trail, connecting the cities of Pana and Taylorville. It provides a unique opportunity for Christian County residents, as well as visitors to exercise in a safe, biologically diverse area surrounded by fresh air and bountiful wildlife. Located in a part of Illinois steeped in Lincoln history, the Trail allows its users to travel to Taylorville, where Mr. Lincoln often worked during his years of riding the 8th Judicial Circuit as an attorney, and later as a judge (the Christian County Historical Society, located a short distance from the Taylorville trailhead, houses the 1839 Christian County Courthouse) to Pana, which began as a railroad center in the late 1850s.
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Wikipedia: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a national park of the United States in the southeast, with parts in North Carolina and Tennessee. The park straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains and part of the Appalachian temperate rainforest, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The park contains some of the highest mountains in eastern North America, including Kuwohi, Mount Guyot, and Mount Le Conte. The border between the two states runs northeast to southwest through the center of the park. The Appalachian Trail passes through the center of the park on its route from Georgia to Maine. With over 12 million visitors in 2024, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States.
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Warnings for The Needles, Iron Mountain, and Black Hills weather.
1.The curator in the Hot Springs Museum said that I shouldn’t drive that Needles Road even in daylight and good weather. It could be her opinion, her friends, or trying to help me.
2.RVAmericay’all: Along the route, you'll encounter 2 one-way tunnels: Iron Creek Tunnel measures 8'9" wide and 10'10" tall and Needles Eye Tunnel measures 8' wide and 9'9" tall. Continuing past Sylvan Lake brings you to Hood Tunnel measuring 8'9" wide and 9'8" tall. Leave your large trucks behind and your RV is a definite no go for exploring Needles Highway! (It depends on the rig and the driver.)
3.Several people told me that gps and map apps could be incorrect, because of all the iron in Iron Mountain.
4.Several people told me that will expect to lose phone signals.
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Library of Congress: The "Holy City" rock formation in Park County, Wyoming's, Absaroka Mountains, east of Yellowstone National Park. The formation was so named because of the resemblance of its profile to that of Jerusalem in the Middle East.
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Amtrack 2118 passes over the San Luis Ray River at Oceanside Harbour hauling the 'Pacific Surfliner' down to San Diego on March 26th 2024.
Ridermagazine.com: Indiana is often overlooked as a scenic riding area, but the southern part of the state in particular, with its lush forests and rolling hills, provides scenic views and twisting roads for the motorcycle enthusiast. I grew up in Knox County, and as a lifelong Hoosier can proudly say that Indiana boasts some of the best riding in the Midwest. A point worth mentioning is the legendary “Hoosier Hospitality” that one experiences along the way. Almost without exception the people of Indiana are friendly, helpful and treat motorcyclists with respect.
You don’t have to travel far from Nashville before you reach the tiny town of Story. It was founded in 1851 with a grant of land patent from President Millard Fillmore to Dr. George Story. It was a thriving settlement until the Great Depression forced an evacuation of nearly all residents. One of the few remaining structures is the Story Inn, which offers fine dining, catering and lodging. Legend has it that a ghost called “The Blue Lady” still inhabits the Inn, and occasionally pays a visit to employees and guests.
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We were just sat on the deck of our cabin at the View Hotel in Monument Valley soaking in the view and the ever changing colours and light as the rain moved through the valley, when a small bit of rainbow appeared in the sky just to the left of where we were sitting. Amy said "wouldn't it be amazing if a complete rainbow appeared right over the mittens" Five minutes later this happened! This is one of my favourite places on this planet and the landscape that just keeps on giving!
Wanderlustamerica.com: Grand Canyon National Park is the 15th site in the United States to be named as a National Park. It is situated in northwestern Arizona and is often called one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Grand Canyon Park attracts up to 6.2 million visitors every year. Ancient Native Americans used to live in and around the park about 12,000 years ago. Today, people from all around the world come here to experience its helicopter rides, visitor centers, mule rides, and much more.
Unesco.org: Carved out by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon (nearly 1,500 m deep) is the most spectacular gorge in the world. Located in the state of Arizona, it cuts across the Grand Canyon National Park. Its horizontal strata retrace the geological history of the past 2 billion years. There are also prehistoric traces of human adaptation to a particularly harsh environment.
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Nps.gov: The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway and Tunnel provides direct access for travel between Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, and Zion National Parks.
On November 19, 1919, President Wilson signed the bill into law establishing Zion National Park as Utah's first national park.
Over a three-year period, this improbable route presented unique logistical, engineering, and design challenges. Extensive effort and planning were required to incorporate natural materials and colors into a highly engineered, sophisticated, yet rustic construction to ensure that the road blended into the surrounding landscape. The galleries, or windows, within the 1.1-mile tunnel were placed to provide views of Zion Canyon's spectacular beauty. Numerous rustic masonry and wooden bridges, long lengths of expertly constructed rock walls with massive stones, beautiful arched-masonry culverts, and other features are visible along the road.
Two years and ten months after the project began, the work was completed, and on July 3, 1930, the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway and Tunnel was officially dedicated and opened to the public. Visitors traveled along the new scenic route in the comfort of an automobile and enjoyed views of the high desert landscape along the way. The once imagined "Grand Circle Tour" of Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Grand Canyon National Parks was now a reality.
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Nps.gov: Drive approximately 30 miles across the park on the North Cascades Highway (State Route 20), and experience the old growth forests, cascading waterfalls, and mountain scenery of North Cascades. Allow at least an hour to drive this beautiful, winding road, and add more time for stops along the way. Before arriving, check road conditions for seasonal closures. For road updates and pass history, visit Washington State Department of Transportation.
Nationalparks.org: Leave city life behind during your visit to North Cascades National Park, a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers, and lakes.
Stateofwatourism.com: With jagged peaks, panoramic views, and alpine lakes, North Cascades National Park is often referred to as the American Alps.
Tucked away in the state’s northwest corner, the park includes more than 300 glaciers and a seemingly endless inventory of waterfalls from which the Cascade Range gets its name.
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We set off yesterday afternoon on the short but very steep hike up to Delicate Arch for sunset. A 1.5 mile mainly uphill hike with an elevation change of 600ft, 100° heat and a camera pack weighing in at 18kg along with tripod and 3 litres of water. It's always a bit of a tough climb but the view makes it worth it every time. There were hundreds of people up here for sunset as it's Labour Day weekend and Arches National Park's very busy so no chance of getting a shot with no one in it but kinda liked it as it gives the arch some scale. We hung around after everyone had gone back down for the stars but with the moon being almost full it pretty much washed out ant chance of seeing the Milky Way. We did get a bit of light painting done though, more of that to follow!
When I got through the Arctic Wolves area, I saw 2 wolves were going to have a serious fight. Nope. They were acting like wolves; they were playing. They were having such a good time.
Bear Country USA:Welcome to Bear Country USA! Very few people have had a full-grown black bear look in the window of their family car, or if they have, it was not by choice. Even fewer have seen a reindeer or a elk up close. However, many people are getting experiences like these at Bear Country U.S.A. in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Nestled over 200 acres amidst towering pines and along rolling meadows just eight miles south of Rapid City, Bear Country U.S.A. offers visitors intimate views of most North American mammals. Visitors take a leisurely three-mile drive through several enclosures and encounter black bear, elk, reindeer, deer, cougars, bobcats, rocky mountain goats, bighorn sheep, dall sheep, pronghorn and buffalo.
At this “the home of the largest collection of privately owned black bear in the world”, Bear Country U.S.A. guests are guaranteed to see more than they bargained for. From the comfort of their own car, visitors watch as these clowns of nature frolic in a pool, climb trees and amble across the road in front of their vehicle.
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Jerome overlooks the cities of Clarkdale and Cottonwood, popular visitor destinations today that owe their origins to the mines in Jerome. The historic city also overlooks the red rocks of Sedona in the distance.
Azjerome.com: Located near the top of Cleopatra Hill between Prescott and Flagstaff is the historic copper mining town of Jerome, Arizona. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was born a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents into a roaring mining community.
Today the mines may be silent, but Jerome has found new life as the largest ghost town in America. Once a thriving mining camp full of miners, bootleggers, gamblers, and prostitutes, now a bustling tourist destination full of artists, musicians, and gift shop proprietors.
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Our Corvette ZHZ road trip car stands outside of our Adobe Bungalow in Twentynine Palms, Southern California.
Twentynine Palms is a natural fresh water oasis high in the Mojave Desert and got it's name from the number of Palm Trees there when discovered in the 1800's. It sits close to the nearby Mission Indian Reservation and enjoys temperatures of 100 degree F plus during the summer months.
Fans of Robert Plant will also know his song written about it.
Cabinsofthesmokymountains.com: The Quiet Walkways of Great Smoky Mountains National Park are short and relatively easy trails that lead directly from the road and plunge quickly into selected areas of natural beauty. They offer a peaceful and rewarding experience, and some of them are easy enough for any non-hiker to take a walk in the woods.
There are around 14 of these special trails in the park, and each one is unique. They’re scattered throughout the park, but several of them can be found along Highway 441 and Little River Road. The Quiet Walkways are a great way to see some of the distinctive beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park up close, whether or not you’re an experienced hiker.
Most of the Quiet Walkways are approximately 1/4-mile to 1/2 mile in length, and they are designed to be easy enough for anyone who can walk on a trail. You don’t need a backpack or hiking boots to explore these hidden gems (although sturdy footwear is always a good idea), but what you do need is to spot the signs.
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The sun was trying to break through.
The same road from East Entrance meets to Yellowstone Lake.
This is what looks like a dozen years after the East Fire.
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Wikipedia: The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Oklahoma, covers the history of Route 66 from Chicago, Illinois to Santa, Monica, California. It is the largest museum dedicated to the history and culture of Route 66, the most famous highway in the World. The museum also offers changing special exhibits, focusing on the Route 66 experience in the Now and Future Gallery. And don't forget to step into the gift shop for some Route 66 Memorabilia.
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Jacksonholechamber:
Q: WHERE AM I? JACKSON OR JACKSON HOLE?
A: Both. Jackson Hole is a valley about 80 miles long and 15 miles wide; Jackson is the major town within the valley. The hole begins six miles south of Yellowstone Park and tapers down to the width of the Snake River at Munger Mountain, south of Jackson. The town was named Jackson Hole in 1894 when the post office was established. Many other holes were named in the intermountain west during the 1800's but few were marked on the maps.
Jacksonwy.gov:Jackson Hole refers to the geographical feature of the valley beside the Teton Mountain Range. The valley is about 60 miles long and Jackson is the Town on its southern end.
Jhecotouradventures .com: The term “hole” in the American West often refers to a broad, flat valley surrounded by mountains. The name “Jackson Hole” likely originated from early trappers or settlers who passed through the region and noted its distinctive topography. William Sublette, a fur trader, is often credited with naming the valley after a fellow trapper, David E. Jackson, in the early 19th century.
The town of Jackson, located within Jackson Hole, serves as the hub of activity and civilization in the valley. Established in the late 19th century as a trading post, Jackson has grown into a vibrant community while still maintaining its Old West charm.
Jackson Hole is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Grand Teton National Park and the nearby Yellowstone National Park attract millions of visitors each year, drawn by the opportunity to witness the breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and numerous outdoor recreational activities.
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