In 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson became the first person to drive all the way across the USA. It was no mean feat. In those days, there were few road signs, paved roads, gas stations, or even detailed road maps of the country, and the journey took him 64 days. Still, it generated a lot of attention and “paved” the way for America’s fascination with road trips!
Learn how the highways we have today began with a movement led by bicyclists, try out the lesser-known pastime called autocamping, and follow some of the most scenic routes across the country. Find out why Route 66 is so important to the American landscape and see the memorable sights along Route 2. Then, meet real families who live on the road full-time! This issue of COBBLESTONE is quite an exciting ride!
Enjoy features including:
64 Days and $8,000 by Christine J. Cook
Getting Out of a Rut: The Good Roads Movement by Barbara D. Krasner
Autocamping by Autumn L. Fenton
Adventure Avenue by Jeanie Mebane
Route 66: America’s Main Street by Alice Andre-Clark
Still Getting Our Kicks by Alice Andre-Clark
Broad Ribbons of New Roads by Elizabeth Deatrick
Scenic Drives by Ebenezer
Shifting Gears: Families on the Road by Lynne Hasselman
Regular features of COBBLESTONE Magazine include: Getting Started, Did You Know, Going Global, Say What?, Freeze Frame, Your Letters, Dr. D’s Mystery Hero, Spotlight On…, Just for Fun, Creature Feature, and a crossword puzzle.
