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Route 66
« on: July 15, 2016, 08:34:59 AM »
This one is on the bucket list, not enough vacation to do this and all the other planned rides I have in the next few years...but.  Has anyone done a Houston/Spring to Hollywood via Route 66?  I am curious to see how many miles can be covered in a day and how entertaining this route actually is.  Billy Connolly did a series that I am planning on watching but that is probably a different perspective from what a regular person would experience. 
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Re: Route 66
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2016, 09:11:35 AM »
Quote from: Rocket67 on July 15, 2016, 08:34:59 AM
This one is on the bucket list, not enough vacation to do this and all the other planned rides I have in the next few years...but.  Has anyone done a Houston/Spring to Hollywood via Route 66?  I am curious to see how many miles can be covered in a day and how entertaining this route actually is.  Billy Connolly did a series that I am planning on watching but that is probably a different perspective from what a regular person would experience.  

I actually did Route 66 from outside of Amarillo in Adrian, TX all the way to the Santa Monica Pier.   I saw a lot of stuff on the way there.  I can divulge more if you care to know.  



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Re: Route 66
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2016, 12:50:45 PM »
Is on my bucket list but from Chicago to Santa Monica....

Paul please do tell if it half as awesome as I think it is.!!!!
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Re: Route 66
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2016, 12:58:56 PM »
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Re: Route 66
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2016, 01:20:51 PM »
Quote from: matap on July 15, 2016, 09:11:35 AM

I actually did Route 66 from outside of Amarillo in Adrian, TX all the way to the Santa Monica Pier.   I saw a lot of stuff on the way there.  I can divulge more if you care to know.  



Inquiring minds want to know.  I haven't even cracked 20K on the Hog yet.  I need some long trips lined up. 
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Re: Route 66
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2016, 09:14:44 AM »
Quote from: DEMON on July 15, 2016, 12:50:45 PM
Is on my bucket list but from Chicago to Santa Monica....

Paul please do tell if it half as awesome as I think it is.!!!!

It is even more awesome.  I'll post some pics with details of each. 

Cadillac Ranch outside of Amarillo, TX


The Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, NM. really cool motel with themed garages. 


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Re: Route 66
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2016, 09:17:49 AM »
These next few pics are sort of off the beaten path, but I can't emphasize more that if you are anywhere on Route 66 (HWY 40) you need to make the time to see the next few things. 

On US 173 going to Monument Valley




Monument Valley in front of the famous 'Mittens'


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Re: Route 66
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2016, 09:18:56 AM »
We also made it to Grand Canyon





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Re: Route 66
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2016, 10:01:39 AM »
Nice.  Thanks for posting up. 
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Re: Route 66
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2016, 10:07:08 AM »
I'm not done yet.


Coconino Valley towards Navajo Nation


This here is in Zion National Park in Sprindale, Utah






Checkerboard Mesa inside of Zion National Park

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« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2016, 10:09:29 AM »
Hiking "The Narrows" inside of Zion NP







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Re: Route 66
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Re: Route 66
« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2016, 10:11:27 AM »
Hoover Dam


Vegas


Look at the price of fuel and that damn temperature
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Re: Route 66
« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2016, 10:13:11 AM »
Seligman, AZ Hold the claim of  starting Route 66







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Re: Route 66
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2016, 10:20:16 AM »
...and the work horse



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