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Our Favorite Pet-Friendly Roadside Motels

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Tin Sheets
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The Figeac Principle

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Tin Sheets
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Our Top 5 Neon Signs

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Tin Sheets
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Our Top 5 Scenic Roads in Colorado

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Tin Sheets
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Our Top 5 Scenic Roads

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Tin Sheets
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Our Top 5 National Parks

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Tin Sheets
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Ride Like the Wind: On the California Zephyr to Denver

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Tin Sheets
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From the City to the Sea: L.A. in a Day & The Coast Starlight

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Tin Sheets
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Hail to the Southwest Chief: All Aboard for Los Angeles

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Tin Sheets
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Dear Saxby

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Tin Sheets
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Dog tired. #favoritesock #theredrascal #tinsheets Dog tired. #favoritesock #theredrascal #tinsheets
These ruins are all that remain of the village of These ruins are all that remain of the village of Santa Rosa de Lima that was located near present day Abiquiu, NM. Around 1730, settlers started moving to the Chama River Valley and by 1744, the village constructed a church on the town plaza and there were at least 20 families settled nearby. Raids by local Ute and Comanche tribes lead to the settlement being abandoned shortly after in 1747. A few years later, a new settlement was established about a mile away in Abiquiu and the village mostly abandoned with the exception of the Santa Rosa de Lima church which remained in use until the 1930s. Little remains of the village except for the church ruins which are now owned by the Santa Fe Archdiocese. Easy to miss as you take in the beautiful scenery along US Highway 84, be sure to stop (even if it involves turning around like we did) and take in the views and the history as you walk around the ruins. #newmexicotrue #roadsideamerica #ipulledoverforthis #tinsheets
Trail Riders Motel in Granby, Colorado has definit Trail Riders Motel in Granby, Colorado has definitely been around for quite some time, though we’re not sure for exactly how long. A vintage postcard (from the 1950s?) shows the sign looking relatively the same with the ‘Motel’ part reading ‘Lodge’ and states the motel is “A completely modern motel” with hot water heat, wall-to-wall carpeting, and tile baths. Close to the western entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, we imagine it’s seen many, many happy tourists enjoying the beautiful scenery over the years. #signsunday #vintageneon #colorfulcolorado #tinsheets
At 12:00pm on November 18, 1883 in Chicago, IL, a At 12:00pm on November 18, 1883 in Chicago, IL, a new standard time system for the US, known as Standard Railroad Time (SRT), was established by the railroads. Prior to the adoption of this standardized time, many towns set their time based on when the sun crossed their local meridian. With each locale setting its own clock, there were more than 300 “local solar times”, which caused problems, particularly for passengers trying to catch trains. Railroads tried to help make scheduling easier by establishing 100 railroad time zones. While this was considerably better than 300, it was still confusing and problematic. At the recommendation of a weather service chief, railroad operators adopted the four standard time zones as we know them 138 years today, though they didn’t become “official” until the 1918 Standard Time Act was passed. As we are big fans of trains, we always look for an opportunity to incorporate them into our travels. 📷: Amtrak’s Southwest Chief at the La Posada Hotel in Winslow, AZ. #historyiscool #railroadhistory #visitarizona #tinsheets
How can an ear be so cute? #labradorable #couchdog How can an ear be so cute? #labradorable #couchdog #theredrascal #tinsheets
Happy 95th Birthday to the US Highway System, incl Happy 95th Birthday to the US Highway System, including the most famous highway of all, Route 66! Before US Routes were established, a series of auto trails traversed the country. In 1925, the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHO) created a national numbering system for roads, with north-south roads having odd numbers and east-west routes having an even number, lower numbers in the north and higher numbers in the south. This US Numbered Highway System was officially approved on November 11, 1926. Until 1956 and the adoption of the Federal Aid Highway Act, which authorized funding for our current Interstate Highway System, these were the highways that lead travelers across the country. The original intent of the interstate system was to supplement the numbered highway system, but many of the routes (especially in the West) were rerouted along the interstates and though running concurrently, more or less ceased to exist in many places. The decommissioning of Route 66 in 1985 (a very sad day!) is considered the end of an era for the US Highway System. Traveling the old US Routes is one of our favorite ways to travel and a way to discover so many quirky, funky, and historical places throughout the country. 📸: The faint remains of a 1921-31 alignment of Route 66 near Parks, AZ. #twolanetravel #motherroad #route66 #happybirthday #theredrascal #tinsheets
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