Roadside Wonders

The “Crapduster” 13011 State Highway 96 Carthage, Missouri submitted by Dave Bilke (DBilke) Dave says: I took this by Carthage, MO along Route 66. It was built by a local artist, Lowell Davis, titled Flying “Crap” Duster. Built from a horse drawn manure spreader! wendyvee says: Thanks for the great pic, Dave! The nearby Red Oak II (Lowell Davis’ recreation of his childhood hometown)...

The Legendary Road Mural Tucumcari, New Mexico submitted by “EarsFlappn” (Suzanne) suzanne says: I stopped in Tucumcari and took pictures of the murals along Route 66 … some pretty cool stuff. This man (pictured at left) stopped and chatted, He told us that he is in one of the town’s many murals. I learned from him, and from two other ladies, that the artists featured many local folks in their...

The Dodge & Cowboy Mural Main and Adam Streets Tucumcari, New Mexico submitted by “EarsFlappn” (Suzanne) suzanne says: I stopped in Tucumcari and took pictures of the murals along Route 66 … some pretty cool stuff. The people in the murals are people the artists know and that live in town.  wendyvee says: The very first “wonder-er”, Suzanne, had quite a lot to do with the genesis...

The Rock Cafe 114 West Main Street Route 66 Stroud, Oklahoma submitted by “rats_daor” (Gary) Gary says: The inside of the cafe was completely destroyed several years ago, but it has taken the path of the phoenix and risen up from it’s own ashes. Really good German food and buffalo burgers! wendyvee says: I haven’t seen The Rock Cafe since I drove out west with my grandparents <mumble, mumble...