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Click on one of the picture buttons below to begin your journey!
I
accidentally discovered old Route 66 while motoring one  sunny day along superslab I-40
near Flagstaff, Arizona.
I'd heard of it, but it really existed? Wow! From
then on, a special interest was born, not just of Route 66, but of the glitz, kitsch
and excitement of all of America's roadside past. From
childhood trips, I vaguely remembered buzzing neon signs, albino rattlesnakes,
mysterious teepees; greasy
spoon diners and rubber
tomahawks. Where had they all gone? Replaced by a dull
monotony courtesy of the
mega-corporations and a spreading numbness across the land.Well I still remember them! How long
has it been since you saw something unique along the road?
How long has it been since you considered a road trip an adventure
into and of itself? Probably far too long. So come with me as we reminisce about some of
the fun and flair that used to make every trip a special occasion.
Click on one of the images below for some pictures of my experiences along the
American road and please send me some of yours...I'm looking forward to seeing
what's out
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"Gee, I wonder how I can get a copy of some of those cool
pics...?" |
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"The highway, oh, the highway. No place,
in theory, is boring of itself. Boredom lies only with the traveler's
limited perception and his failure to explore deeply enough."
William Least Heat-Moon in Blue Highways.
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Folks,
it's HERE! The definitive Highway 80 drive guide through the
American Southwest!
Click on the image below to see a
sample of the text, the tours, and most importantly, my turn by turn maps!
"As
one who has spent two decades exploring, charting, and documenting Route
66, I can say without hesitation that Jeff Jensen has elevated
himself into the upper echelon of road scholars with Broadway of America.
His exceptional accounting of the old US 80 and Bankhead Highway corridor
leaves no stone unturned, revealing a marvelous grab bag of ruins, old
roadbed, and other roadside attractions. The maps are dead-on and the
images mouth-watering. I've made the trip twice and can't wait to do
it again!"
Jim Ross
Author, Oklahoma
Route 66
Co-author and Publisher, Roadside
U.S.A. |
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Route 66. Since 1926, this road,
perhaps more than any other, has come to define America's unique roadside
culture. From Chicago to Santa Monica, a whole new way of life
consisting of the roadside cafe, motor court and unique roadside
attractions sprung up and made their way into our pocketbooks,
and our hearts. |
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Highway 80, the Broadway of America, the Bankhead Highway, the Dixie
Overland and the Ocean to Ocean Highways...well, it used to be. Decommissioned
first in California, then subsequently in Arizona and New Mexico, now now even
all the way back to Dallas, Texas, old
Highway 80 seems to be shirking away from the west coast like a turtle
retreating into its shell. However, due to the arid conditions of
much of the Southwest, relics and evidence of the old highway abound. |
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Highway 99, the Pacific Highway.
Born at the same time as its
cousin 66, old 99 quickly became the main thoroughfare for North-South
travel in the West Coast states. Unfortunately, 99 has undergone the same onslaught of 'progress' as has 66. Those quaint cafes and motels of yesterday, once thriving on the main route, continue to disappear. |
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Highway 101, the Redwood and Pacific
Coast Highway, is a
fantastic drive over virtually its
entire length. 101 carries one from San Diego
surf to Redwoods; Oregon coast to Washington's Olympic peninsula. I've had the privilege to drive it from San Francisco to Washington, and it
was a wonderful trip. |
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The flair of yesteryear lives
on! Enjoy some memories of the road. I'll start with goodies
from my own personal
experiences, but I'm looking forward to getting guest photos.
Help me 'flesh-out' the country by sending me
some of your favorite stuff! Location, state and credit are given when known. |
Comments? Questions? How can I serve the roadie better?
Please
let me know by contacting me here!
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Spam, you hate Spam. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will any e-mail sent to me EVER be
given/sold to a mailing list. If you're getting junk e-mails, they didn't come from
me! a-plus
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links to other cool roadie websites!
Author's note: All photos on this web are my own and copyrighted
with 'Digimark' unless indicated otherwise. Click on a thumbnail and peruse these for
your personal enjoyment. But please respect my
ownership rights...do not use these photos for sale/distribution without my
permission.
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