The second state heading west on Route 66 is Missouri. We crossed the Mississippi river into St. Louis, and headed straight for the Gateway Arch. The museum at the base of the arch is a well done presentation on the U.S. westward expansion. There’s also a movie that tells the story of the fabrication and…
Month: March 2019
Route 66 – More Illinois Pictures
This trip is all eight states, starting at the beginning in Chicago. Here are some more pictures from Illinois. There are several sections of older Route 66 pavement still visible along the current road. There are many restored filling stations along the route. This is the first one we came to….in Dwight, Illinois. It wasn’t…
How it All Began
For several years, both of my sons attended a summer camp near Springfield Illinois. During one of the many long drives through the endless corn fields, I noticed a sign for the town of Funks Grove. What a wonderful name…..what could be there? Finally, on the last drive to the camp with my youngest son,…
Here We Go
My first post on my new blog