Taking the Scenic Route

Route 66 has a large part of my heart. Kind of silly, considering it’s just a road, huh? But I don’t think so. Route 66 is more than just a road– it’s a powerful symbol of good. Route 66 reminds us to slow down and take the scenic route, connect with folks, and care about our heritage. It reminds us that we don’t always have to be in the fast lane, darting from point A to point B. It invites us to cruise on a sunny day with the windows down on a breathtakingly beautiful stretch of two-lane highway, listening to the radio, chatting with our companion, watching the trees, telephone poles and small towns pass by. We can pull off the road at any point, to stretch our legs, grab a soda from a roadside gas station, or lay out in the grass for awhile. We can breathe deep while while we drive, and take it easy.

Route 66 isn’t the only old road – there are lots of good old two-lane classic highways left. And there are lots of great relics out there still beckoning to be discovered– the diners, the motels, drive-in movie theaters… that’s why I’ve added some new links to help you discover these gems of Americana in your own backyard in the Random Links section. And while they’re great for a little arm chair travel, the road beckons. So get on out there, and take the scenic route.