You never really see this incredible country properly from the big interstates. I love the older two lane highways they often follow , Indian trails, wagon trails and old stage lines. Route 66 does all that and you will fall even deeper in love with this country taking it and many other old roads. I still have it etched in my mind having a nice smoke under a full autumn moon outside a really funky diner in the middle of nowhere along Route 66. It is odd how little things stay with you sometimes it’s a diner other times it is coming around a corner and seeing country so pretty you almost have to stop and just stare.
Moved on from that job, and now I NEVER take the Interstates...the two lane roads, small towns, scenery, etc. are just so much more fun & interesting. Small town cafes are the best too...I'm currently on a mission to find the best BLT.