My story?  I accidentally discovered old Route 66 while motoring one sunny day along super-slab 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, glammer, kitsch and excitement of America's roadside past.  From childhood trips, I remembered buzzing neon signs, a siren's call to a weary family excitedly trying to decide where to spend the night.  Albino rattlesnakes, mysterious teepees, greasy spoon diners and rubber tomahawks added to the thrill.  The road wasn't just a way to get from here to there, it was an integral part of your trip.  Now as an adult, I look around and wonder, "Where have those places gone?"  They've been replaced by a dull monotony courtesy of the mega-corporations as a numbing sameness spreads across the land.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 this web was created as a way to reminisce about some of the fun and flair that used to make every trip a special occasion.  Click on one of the links above in the header for some pictures of my experiences along the road and please send me some of yours...I'm looking forward to seeing what's out there.

Jeff Jensen