Passing through the Cherokee Nation was my way of getting to the second leg of my trip. Given that it was not a primary attraction I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The northeast corner of Oklahoma is hilly, and green and due to Tenkiller Dam it’s also a great place for water sports. The path I took is being turned into a State Scenic Route. Good choice!
The next segment of my trip is along a six-State stretch of Route 66. It’s such a wonderful trip back to 20th century Americana that when I get a good excuse to drive it, I drive it! A special stretch can be found in Miami, OK but I’m afraid it’s falling apart. After driving it today, I made the following video.
While the decay of the Sidewalk Highway was discouraging, I did catch glimpses of a few sites that made me smile as I approached my hotel. There was a four-foot Ku-Ku, the ornate Coleman Theatre, and another of the many repurposed Muffler Man giants. Can’t wait to get started tomorrow!
One note about my bike route maps with clickable pictures. Beth (my wife) commented she’d prefer to not click on individual pictures but instead see a gallery of all pictures. Good feedback, here you have it. To see a full gallery of either set, click on the right arrow button in the bottom of either box.
Pictures from along my ride of the Memphis waterfront.
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Pictures from along my ride of the Little Rock waterfront.
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