Category Archives: Self-Guided Tourist Activities

Joplin to Lake St. Louis

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Thursday, April 29, 2010: Day 6, Joplin, Missouri to Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Via: I44

We are having a great time on the Passage Across America! Fuel consumption is on track so far, although we have gone a few more miles than expected. The car no longer looks as weighted down.

Bit of Eden Bed & Breakfast, Joplin, Missouri:

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Adding 2 containers of fuel before leaving the B&B:

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For more on our time in Joplin, along with many pictures, see the Remembering Joplin, Missouri post.

World’s Largest Gift Store with a giant candy store directly next door, Phillipsburg, Missouri (Las Vegas, Nevada also claims to have the world’s biggest gift store. Read the verdict here about which store is truly the biggest):

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World’s Largest Rocking Chair, Fanning Missouri: Continue reading →

Elk City to Joplin

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Wednesday April 28, 2010: Day 5, Elk City, Oklahoma to Joplin, Missouri
Via: I40 and I44

We are pretty much half way. We have lots of interesting things to report, but as we mentioned before those longer stories are going to have to wait. For now here a sampling of pictures:

Fuel Added: 2 containers (we figured out it is easier if Christi holds the funnel while Eric pours)

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Elk City, Oklahoma:

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, American Banjo Museum (you almost can’t get more Americana than this): Continue reading →

Gila Bend to Globe

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April 25, 2010 – Day 2, Gila Bend, Arizona to Globe, Arizona
Via: I8 to 60 (Apache Trail)
Miles: 242

Yesterday’s miles per gallon (statue miles per US gallon) was 42.5. Today’s was a rather low 34 due to the numerous hills and a dirt road. We have made it 553 miles so far.

Here is Eric adding one container of fuel to the tank before leaving the Space Age motel:

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Painted Rocks Ancient Indian Site (just outside Gila Bend, Arizona):

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Dog Run Saloon — note the no firearms allowed sign on Eric’s left! (Apache Junction, Arizona):

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We are bug killers: Continue reading →