The Bridge to Nowhere
Where there’s a bridge to nowhere there must be a roadway to reach it, right? Nope. Well, at least not anymore. As fate would have it the East Fork Road washed away 72-years ago, but the bridge it crossed to connect the San Gabriel Valley to Wrightwood, California, still stands. Now, almost three-quarters of a century later, the “Bridge to Nowhere” (as it’s... Read More
National Trails Day 2010 — Garcia Trail
Today marked the 18th Annual National Trails Day in the United States; this year’s theme, as directed by the American Hiking Society, is “find your happy place”. According to the AHS website, National Trails Day is “a long-standing celebration of America’s magnificent trail system and its countless supporters and volunteers.” With two points... Read More
'Happy Days Diner' Home to Hefty Burger
Happy Days Diner is a 1950s-era themed eatery located in Pauls Valley, Okla., adjacent Interstate 35. Pictures of Elvis Presley and vintage cars grace the walls along with Coca-Cola Classic merchandise perched high upon wooden shelves. The décor can lead one to believe that the restaurant as been in town as long as the photographs on its walls, but it hasn’t. The diner is less... Read More
If you had a city…
If you had a city, what would be its name? What would be its purpose? How would you describe it? What would define its boundaries? Who would you welcome to live there? Visit the “City of Hope“ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "If you had a city…", url: "http://highwayexit72.com/?p=2215" }); Read More
Lessons From The (Grand) Canyon
During a recent road trip with my dad, a pre-meditated hike into the Grand Canyon was on our list of things to do. Our trail of choice was Bright Angel, located along the South Rim, and the footage we trekked totaled six miles. While I was impressed by the beauty of the Canyon’s view, I was also impressed with a few observations—or lessons learned—from our four... Read More
Toy & Action Figure Museum: Oklahoma Cartoonists
This is part-three of a three-part series; click here for part-one, and here for part-two. “It’s kind of like Disney World in Oklahoma,” said Josh Kraft of the Toy & Action Figure Museum in southern Oklahoma. “We do actually have a few rides.” Kraft, the museum’s manager, described the one-of-a-kind destination as a mecca for the young and... Read More
Toy & Action Figure Museum: Behind-The-Scenes
This is part-two of a three-part series; click here for part-one. According to information released by the Toy & Action Figure Museum of Pauls Valley, Okla., there are thousands of action figures housed in the one-of-a-kind museum. Listed as the world’s only action figure museum and one of Oklahoma’s top-10 attractions, the Toy & Action Figure Museum is a work... Read More
Toy & Action Figure Museum: Bedroom Collection
Less than four years since its inception, the Toy & Action Figure Museum of Pauls Valley, Okla., continues to draw travelers from across town and around the world. To date, the museum as hosted over 40,000 visitors from the United States; in addition to numerous foreign lands. The 6,650-square foot structure is located in a community of 6,000-plus alongside a brick-paved street,... Read More
Timing
According to the directions on the box, two 8-inch round cake pans filled with Pillsbury Moist Supreme(R) Premium Cake Mix takes 32 to 36 minutes to bake. According to the Will Rogers World Airport Web site, travelers who plan to fly from Oklahoma City (Okla.) should arrive at the airport one and a-half hours before their scheduled flight. The United Parcel Service of America... Read More
There Is Always A Need
“I need to get this project finished by 5 o’clock, today.” “I need to grab a quick lunch.” “I need to clean the house.” “I need a new pair of shoes.” “I need…I need…I need…” It seems that there is always a need. Some selfish. Some admirable. Some necessary. Some questionable. Some for the betterment... Read More
