Chill Travels I-40:
The purpose of this blog is to highlight the most memorable Adventures & Inns Along I-40
“an unforgettable experience—from start to finish”
By: C.Hill
Enjoy the journey!
From its roots in the Beale Wagon
Road to the nostalgia of historic U.S. Route 66, the path of INTERSTATE 40 is
steeped in American culture and heritage.
It is a scenic slice of America, a
colorful ribbon stretching across eight states, each section as breathtakingly
beautiful as the next. The interstate connects a diverse group of cities from
the Atlantic seaboard to the shimmering sands of the California desert,
traversing scenic wonders like the Smoky Mountains and the Grand Canyon. Along
the way, travelers will experience colonial America, the heart and soul of the
American music scene, the pioneer and ranching history of the Midwest and the
gun-slinging adventure of the wild, wild West. It is a path I have followed
many times, and I am so excited to share my travel tips with you!
This travel blog, CHILL TRAVELS I-40,
will lead travelers to enjoy their own roadtrip adventures as it highlights
sites of interest along the road, tour guides for
the main cities along I-40, iconic restaurants and intriguing inns at which to rest.
Satisfy the inner thrill-seeker in
you and head West along I-40, one of America’s most culturally and
geographically diverse interstates. Like the Silk Road, connecting Europe and
Asia, every major road has a unique culture formed by the very natural wonders
it traverses and the communities it connects. These are the special elements
which create an interstate’s character. I-40 was built from a history all its
own, from the Spanish priests and explorers to the first nuggets of gold
drawing droves of settlers westward. These travelers discovered incredible
landscapes and opportunities to create new lives for themselves and their
families.
As you follow the path laid out
before you, winding through the humid forests of the southland, the worn
Appalachian hills and scenic blue ridges of the Smoky Mountains, you will be
drawn forward by the very soul of I-40. In the heart of the South, you will move
to the soulful rhythms of music centers Nashville and Memphis. Cross the muddy
waters of the mighty Mississippi, climb the bluffs along the Arkansas River and
find yourself on the wide open plains of Oklahoma and Texas where cattle is
king. Savor the Wild West appeal and Southwestern flavors of New Mexico and
Arizona. Revel in the nostalgia of historic U.S. Route 66 while filling your
senses with the vibrant colors of Arizona’s painted desert, the fresh piney
scent of Flagstaff and the heat of the California desert where it really all
began with a man named Beale and his camel train. From there, you can choose
the ending to your magical, roadtrip adventure. Wonder at the forest of yucca
cacti in the Joshua Tree National Park, soak your senses in the spa-treatments
of sunny Palm Springs, or follow the road all the way to the brilliant blue
Pacific.
The choice is yours as you seek your own adventures along INTERSTATE
40!
NOTE TO TRAVELER: Blog entries are on the right side
of the screen by month. Following is a list of entries which coincide with the
cities and sites I have written about:
· CHILL TRAVELS I-40
·
AMARILLO, TX & La Casita del Sol
