Monday, October 22, 2012

Arizona Route 66

Many folks consider Seligman, Arizona the heart of Route 66.  This trip I just quickly passed through since I spent time there on the last trip but I still had to stop at a couple places.
The Stagecoach 66 Motel is a relic with a great sign plus I love that the sign says its Norwegian owned.
A very popular stop and always seems to be busy.



Yucca, Arizona is just a few miles from the California border and has fallen on hard times.  If your a car guy you probably have heard of Yucca.  It is the home of the Chrysler Proving Grounds where they test prototype cars for hot weather desert testing.  Of course, a person can get only as far as the gate because the place is very secretive and there are guards roaming everywhere to keep the prying eyes of the public and the automotive press out while they are testing future versions of cars.   But most of Yucca is in ruins at this point.  Hard to say why since Chrysler is still there but admittedly on shaky ground as an American company anymore.  The bar across the highway seemed to be the busiest spot in town. 








The Honolulu Club. The busy spot in town.






Ruby keeping her ears open for the next stop.