"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
It’s Mississippi, and I DID NOT make a deal with the devil!
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As I said yesterday, I started the day in Memphis and ended in Vidalia, Louisiana. Here’s a brief summary. Waffle House This place is a legend in the south! Nothing fancy, just plain food. And you can get in, eat, and move on quickly if that’s your goal. Devil’s Crossroad Blues guitarist Robert Johnson emerged as a great player in the early 1930s. Because he seemed to go from average to “world class” so quickly, the legend grew that he met the devil at the corner of Highway 61 and Highway 49 in Clarksdale, MS, where he traded his immortal soul for guitar mastery. A few of his songs and the fact that he died at age 27 helped foster the legend. I’ll have more on The Driveby Tourist blog when I catch up. Birthplace of Kermit the Frog Not a big surprise here. Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, grew up in Leland, MS. There’s a museum about his career. The outside of the small museum and the advertising focus on Kermit. Natchez National Historical Park This park is in the city. There are four different locations, not physically connected, that make up the park. The separate components are the William Johnson House, the Melrose Estate, the Fort Rosalie Site, and the Forks of the Road Site. More tomorrow. (Or the next day.) Thanks for following… The Driveby Tourist “Team” Note: These will be quick notes at the end of the day. I’ll send them “regularly.” Please excuse grammatical errors as I’m doing these on the fly! |
Stan Wiebe
"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
Nestled along the banks of the Delaware River, Trenton, New Jersey, is a city where American history was quite literally forged. While many know it as the state capital, Trenton’s legacy stretches back to the nation's very birth. 🛶❄️ Most famously, Trenton was the site of George Washington’s daring crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776. This bold move led to a pivotal victory in the Battle of Trenton, a turning point that breathed new life into the American Revolution. Today,...
If you’re in Seward, Alaska, on July 4th, don't expect a standard road race. If you are visiting Alaska for any reason, why not see this race? Whether you are here because it’s Alaska, or if you are on a 50-state quest, or you just love Alaska, check it out! The legendary Mount Marathon Race 🏔️is one of the oldest and most grueling traditions in the U.S., but there’s a catch: it isn’t actually a marathon! While a traditional marathon is 26.2 miles, this race is only 3.1 to 3.5 miles. However,...
Sorry, it went out on Sunday. By mistake! However, since you are a subscriber, I'm sure you know about visiting all 50 states? Of course, it's a common theme in here. One of my daughters just joined the All Fifty Club. She has 36 states ( you need 35 to join.) But you can sign up for the newsletter any time. Another daughter believes she has 35 or more but needs to count them and sign up also. My oldest daughter (I have three) believes she's at 34. I'm going to tell her that I'll help fund a...