Collaborative travel journal for lovers of the American West! (page 27 of 41)

but this one, I don’t remember where I took it........

Hi Chris, We drove the Moki Dugway twice in our RV—once downhill and once uphill. I wasn’t scared as long as we took it slow. It’s way more impressive when you arrive...😄 Noëlle

This road is a little gem.

not too far from Monument Valley, the Chiricahua Reserve is a natural wonder

Oh, I forgot to post a picture of these gorgeous "vintage" tram cars that run along San Francisco’s historic line. We loved it! The city had a great idea recycling authentic trams from around the world, restoring them while keeping their original colors. And the interiors are worth the ride alone!

Why not a thread about beautiful American landscapes? 😎



Or a "Rust in Peace" thread? 😉

Carlos Santana, on the walls of Mission District in San Francisco

And why not (...) a Rust in Peace topic? 😉



Let’s go for rust! I like it too... and so do many others.

It’s funny because some people wonder why there’s such a fascination with rust and ruins online. Without going back to biblical texts ("dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return"), it’s easy to forget that ruins already captivated the Romantics in the 19th century (also tied to the theme of sunken cities)... and it’s also overlooking the Western painting tradition of "vanitas," those allegorical representations of death, the passage of time, and the futility of all human endeavor, doomed to decay and destruction... More recently, it’s also become a theme of nature reclaiming its dominance over humans... In the U.S., I think it also ties into ghost towns, which are part of the heritage... And finally, for sci-fi lovers or fans of certain "B-movies"—which I enjoy in my spare time—it evokes post-apocalyptic vibes like *Mad Max* and a whole cinematic iconography.

Anyway, here’s a nice rusty sight:

(along Route 66, between Kingman and Seligman)

Fabienne, Thank you for this wonderful travel journal idea. We’ve been enjoying several of your journals—they’re so well-written and interesting—and for once, I felt like contributing to this one since it’s easier to share photos here and let everyone add their own touch, with or without text... what does it matter?

Thanks, Michèle, that’s really kind of you.

Near Holbrook—who doesn’t know it?

Hello Fabienne. It's true that this avenue and its trams are now gorgeous. I remember back in 1988, there was still a two-level highway where the tram line is now. After the 1989 earthquake and the tragedy of its collapse, everything was rebuilt. I passed through San Francisco again in 1991—there were still pieces of the highway left, and everything was under construction. It was really sad and ugly. We have to applaud the work that was done and this rebirth, which is a real success. Cheers, Bernard.

Hi there. A very classic photo on Route 66 in the Black Mountains at the foot of Sitgreaves Pass in Arizona.

The Hackberry corvette, AZ

Haven't seen it mentioned in the post yet—Spider Rock in Canyon de Chelly!

not to be missed!!!!

Near Holbrook, who doesn’t know it?



his cousin in Bodie

Co 285 SW Colorado

Still in the series of old cars and old gas pumps to go with them...

A little series:

good evening 🙂 another series Hackberry

Seligman

Orderville

Shoshone Museum

Bodie

have a good evening martine 🙂

Because the US isn’t just about old cars—here’s one I spotted on the road to VOF. It definitely doesn’t go unnoticed! 😎