Asa Smith Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Coming from the Kansas City area and looking to see things along the way, coming and going. Would like to see Cowboy/Western history gems along the way. What advise do you have? Asa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 If you go through Winslow, Az you can go stand on a corner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Drifter Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Hope you and Insanity Jane have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 39 minutes ago, Dantankerous said: If you go through Winslow, Az you can go stand on a corner... My lord! Will there be a girl in a flatbed Ford? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coconino Pistolero, SASS # 72432 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 There is that big ditch north of Flagstaff. Lots of western historical characters looked into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choctaw Jack Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Western Heritage Museum(Cowboy Hall of Fame) in OKC. Allow at least a day for this alone. It's a "dont miss". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Try not to get lost....Or fall into big hole in the ground....And pull out your AAA book and look at it....It will tell you what is here...Or along the way.... Texas Lizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Nothing to see here. . . move along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I always take the train to the Grand Canyon. Once, it was covered with snow. That was awesome. Slow down, during that trip, I saw a half dozen cars withnSouthern license plates scrambled all over the highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax T Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 If you go I40 the quarter horse museum in Amarillo is nice. Also the panhandle plains museum just south of Amarillo is great. Hope to see you at Winter Range. Be Safe Jax T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Tom Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Between Winslow and Flagstaff, you can take a short detour and visit the Meteor Crater, if you're into that kind of thing. Enjoy Winter Range, it's a great shoot. Irish Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 You're going to one of the greatest places in the US---SOUTHERN ARIZONA!! Without pondering too hard-- Kitt Peak Old Tucson Desert Museum Meteor Crater Grand Canyon Tombstone [Almost] rust-free old cars GREAT SCENERY GREAT FOLKS And a weekend cowboy shoot on about every corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 What route are you going to take? I usually take I-40 across northern Arizona and then turn south at Flagstaff. Hubbells Trading Post National Monument is worth a visit. I also like the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. In New Mexico I recommend Fort Union along I-25 in northern New Mexico. Lincoln, New Mexico where Billy the Kid achieved infamy could be along your route. Wild Bunch shooters should all make a pilgrimage to Pancho Villa State Park in Columbus, New Mexico. Oh, and stop in Amarillo in front of the Big Texan steakhouse for a selfie. Be flexible on your route. Flagstaff can have blizzard conditions and I-10 in southern Arizona and New Mexico is prone to intense dust storms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Smith Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Dantankerous said: If you go through Winslow, Az you can go stand on a corner... Been there that!!! The Ford they have is way to modern.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Smith Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Jax T said: If you go I40 the quarter horse museum in Amarillo is nice. Also the panhandle plains museum just south of Amarillo is great. Hope to see you at Winter Range. Be Safe Jax T Those both sound good... thanks for the info. I think the Goodnight ranch is around there also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Smith Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 said: What route are you going to take? I usually take I-40 across northern Arizona and then turn south at Flagstaff. Hubbells Trading Post National Monument is worth a visit. I also like the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. In New Mexico I recommend Fort Union along I-25 in northern New Mexico. Lincoln, New Mexico where Billy the Kid achieved infamy could be along your route. Wild Bunch shooters should all make a pilgrimage to Pancho Villa State Park in Columbus, New Mexico. Oh, and stop in Amarillo in front of the Big Texan steakhouse for a selfie. Be flexible on your route. Flagstaff can have blizzard conditions and I-10 in southern Arizona and New Mexico is prone to intense dust storms. All good info. This the second year we are going. Flagstaff had 39 inches of snow last year while we were in Phoenix, thankfully it melted enough to not be an issue on the way back. Hoping for better weather this year, got the "Hail yes!" pin last year! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Smith Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Mustang Gregg said: You're going to one of the greatest places in the US---SOUTHERN ARIZONA!! Without pondering too hard-- Kitt Peak Old Tucson Desert Museum Meteor Crater Grand Canyon Tombstone [Almost] rust-free old cars GREAT SCENERY GREAT FOLKS And a weekend cowboy shoot on about every corner. Will look into them... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax T Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Asa, the Goodnight ranch and home is about 35 miles southeast of Amarillo. Well worth the trip. They also have a store there with lots of buffalo products, boots, jackets and other stuff. Jax T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Prescott. Walk along Whiskey Row and eat/drink in the Palace Saloon. While there look at the historical photos and items, and check out the bullet holes in the tin ceiling. You will also want to see Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, and Jerome. The Desert Botanical Gardens in Phx is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagebrush Burns, SASS # 14226 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Monument Valley on the Arizona-Utah boarder is incredibly beautiful and easy to get to. Where John Ford and John Wayne made a bunch of great westerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 14 hours ago, Asa Smith said: What advise do you have? Skip everything else and get to Ben Avery as fast as you can. Everything you want to see and do is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Wilson Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 9 hours ago, Cholla said: Prescott. Walk along Whiskey Row and eat/drink in the Palace Saloon. While there look at the historical photos and items, and check out the bullet holes in the tin ceiling. You will also want to see Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, and Jerome. The Desert Botanical Gardens in Phx is cool. THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ and check out Phippen Museum on HWY 89 going into Prescott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Smith Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 17 hours ago, Hillbilly Drifter said: Hope you and Insanity Jane have a great time. Thanks Drifter You coming to Classic Cowboy showdown in Iowa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 18 hours ago, Texas Lizard said: Try not to get lost....Or fall into big hole in the ground....And pull out your AAA book and look at it....It will tell you what is here...Or along the way.... Texas Lizard Yo Lizard sent you a PM ref 97. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Drifter Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 8 hours ago, Asa Smith said: Thanks Drifter You coming to Classic Cowboy showdown in Iowa? at this point I do not think so. Still thinking on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Asa are you coming to the Classic Cowboy/Cowgirl award dinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 If you pass thru Wickenburg, stop and walk around the main part of town. The sidewalks are decorated with some of the best full size bronze Western/Cowboy historical sculptures you will ever see. Absolutely incredible detail!! Worth the +- hour walk to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 You have to have dinner somewhere along the way! https://www.bigtexan.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Mathewson, 37826 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 I was going to say the worlds largest ball of twine Cawker City Kansas but that is a bit north of your drive. So the next best site is the worlds largest hand dug well in Greensburg Kansas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Clay Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 If you're traveling on Rt 40, it's about 20 minutes from the Edgewood NM exit to see Founders Ranch. Call me at 505-934-2533, and with some advance notice I'd be glad to give you a tour even if we're not open at the time (normal hours Wed-Sun 10 to 3). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Smith Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 said: Asa are you coming to the Classic Cowboy/Cowgirl award dinner? I have not made the plans yet but did last year and am going to try again this year. Are you going to be there? Asa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 50 minutes ago, Ace_of_Hearts said: You have to have dinner somewhere along the way! https://www.bigtexan.com/ Yes, and try their Rocky Mountain Oysters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 32 minutes ago, Asa Smith said: I have not made the plans yet but did last year and am going to try again this year. Are you going to be there? Asa Yes, my daughter and I are going this time. Hope to see ya there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackaroo, # 29989 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 You got the whole lotta Route 66 to check out.! Get off the I40 onto the old road in some of the towns, like Clinton in OK, great car museums, Santa Rosa in NM, Tucumcarrie in NM, cadillacs just west of Amarillo. OK has the longest stretch of Route 66 too. Nice old western hotel in Gallop lots of movie stars does ol west movies stayed there, and a good meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 13 hours ago, Dusty Devil Dale said: If you pass thru Wickenburg, stop and walk around the main part of town. The sidewalks are decorated with some of the best full size bronze Western/Cowboy historical sculptures you will ever see. Absolutely incredible detail!! Worth the +- hour walk to see them. Yep Bronze Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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