Saturday, August 16, 2025

Bidding Route 66 Farewell

It was back to Route 66 for a bit of California before we headed into Nevada and steered toward Utah for a quick visit with Those Certain Bryce Canyon Rangers.

The California desert provided not only the first covered charging opportunity, but also charging rates significantly lower than in neighboring states in the Southwest.

Snoopy's brother Spike is honored in Needles, Calif., where Charles Schultz lived for a short time.

Another bypassed motel

A license-plate decorated palm tree in the desert
A slight detour brought a visit to the Hoover Dam.
The bridge overlooking the Hoover Dam honors fallen football star Pat Tillman.