Roadside Wonders

Giant Longhorn Skull Longhorn Bar & Grill Amado, Arizona submitted by “BooinLA” and “Road Runner” (Bill) Originally posted 7/15/09 edited 11/09/12 Sadly, I just found out that the Longhorn closed in June of this year. I hope that someone is able to purchase it and bring it back to life! –    Famed Landmark in Amado Is Now Victim of Foreclosure –    Legendary Longhorn...

Courtesy Chevrolet Sign 12th Street & Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona submitted by “MacCandace” (Candace) update: It’s funny the “roadside wonders” that you spot when you least expect it. I saw the the trailer for the new film Take Me Home Tonight and noticed something pretty cool. See video embedded at the end of this post — and pay particular attention at the 45 second mark...

Holbrook Train Station Mural Holbrook, here Arizona submitted by “FleeterClaye” Another great “find” from Fleeter! This is the Train Station mural in Holbrook, Arizona. Read about the early importance of the railroad to Holbrook. Click the Route 66 tag below this post to browse other great sites along “The Mother Road” click for larger image Tags: Arizona, FleeterClaye, murals,...

click for larger image Geronimo Surrender Site Memorial Skeleton Canyon – off Highway 80 Apache, Arizona submitted by “Road Runner″ (Bill) wendyvee says: Bill visited the memorial cairn near the location of Geronimo’s (much debated) surrender. He expressed dismay at the graphitti on the memorial plaque and I agree. I’ll never understand what pleasure people derive from tagging 🙁 See...