"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!)
The Golden Gate Bridge: More Than Just a Stunning Red Icon 🌉❤️🎨
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When you think of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge probably comes to mind instantly—its bold, vibrant color making it one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world! But did you know its signature hue, called “International Orange,” wasn’t just chosen for beauty? 🟥✨ The steel used to build the bridge arrived already coated with a red-orange primer to protect it from rust. The bridge’s consulting architect, Irving Morrow, loved this color and convinced officials to keep it as the final paint, rather than covering it with the usual gray or black. This primer-turned-iconic color not only stands out beautifully against the fog but also complements the surrounding natural landscape. 🌁🌿 Interestingly, the U.S. Navy had initially suggested painting the bridge with black and yellow stripes to improve visibility in fog and prevent ship collisions. Imagine stripes on this iconic bridge! 🦓🌫️ Thankfully, the International Orange won out and became a symbol of San Francisco’s bold spirit. Whether you’re walking, biking, or admiring from afar, the Golden Gate Bridge’s unique color makes it unforgettable any day of the year. 🚶♂️🚴♀️📸 "Most Photographed Bridge in the World!” Classic Rock song: "If You’re Going to San Francisco” by Scott McKenzie Please email me about your thoughts on this iconic bridge! Here is the Premium Subscription page: You will get early access to new blog posts, one extra weekly newsletter, and access to all past newsletters. And occasionally, I'll ask for votes on content! Stan Featured Post: I don’t have a post about the San Francisco area yet. How about this one about another iconic place, Catalina Island off the LA coast! |
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!)
I’m spending two nights in Huntsville, but by the time you read this, I’ll likely be in Nashville. On Day 13, I spent much of the day at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville. I did check out the Huntsville Botanical Gardens at day’s end. Oh, by the way. Here’s the link to the preview post about this trip. US Space & Rocket Center The museum is extremely well done. I highly recommend it. For those of us (boomers) who remember this happening, it’s even more worthwhile. The hall that gives...
Two of my four stops weren’t open! ☹ And the visitor center was closed on the third one. More ☹ However, Horseshow Bend made up for some of it! And Little River Canyon’s scenic drive was likely what I was going to see, even if the visitor center had been open. Oh, by the way. Here’s the link to the preview post about this trip. Sloss Furnace National Historic Landmark Sloss Furnace dates back to the 1800s when steel processing began here. The current 32-acre historic site preserves the...
Yes, I visited six places today AND drove on a National Park-supported trail! Here’s a quick rundown and a few pictures to go with it. Too many to include pictures for every stop. Oh, by the way. Here’s the link to the preview post about this trip. Upon leaving Hattiesburg, MS, this morning, I set up my GPS for the places I wanted to see. I knew most of them were relatively quick stops. Hot Coffee, MS While traveling, I look for strange, odd, unusual places and objects. There actually is a...