The family just got back from a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. We had a good time but it was one of those active trips where we were on the go every day as opposed to sitting on the beach a bunch. We had a great time, saw a lot of stuff, and ate lots of good New Mexican style Mexican Food. I’ll have photos from the trip in the coming weeks. Right now, I am still working my way through photos from June.
Here’s a drone photos from 50 meters over my back yard in Tulsa, Oklahoma looking north.
And a shot from my across the street neighbor’s driveway looking east.
I love infrastructure of all kinds. This is Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s Tulsa Power Station. It’s an ancient facility on the Arkansas River right in the middle of town. I used to work for the sister natural gas pipeline company, Transok Inc., that supplied the natural gas to the plant.
This is the Arkansas RiverParks trails right across the river from the power plant looking north. You can see that bicycles are to the right and pedestrians to the left.
And at the north end of the Trails, and across the river is where Route 66 crosses the Arkansas River. The city has installed a collection of replicas of vintage motel signs in a little park. Pretty interesting to me. This year is the 100 year anniversary of Route 66. I’ve lived a bunch of my life on Route 66. I love all the attractions on Route 66 but don’t care much for the road itself. Luckily in Oklahoma to the west coast most of the route is paralled (by the powers vested in me, I am declaring “paralled” to be word) by Interstate 40. I’m good with traveling on I40 and getting off to see the attractions as I feel led. Route 66 is too slow!!
I’m linking with Skywatch Friday.
Great sky shots ~
Glad you had a good time in Santa Fe ~ one of my favorite places ~ look forward to those photos ‘~thanks ^_^
Happy Week to you ~ Hugs ^_^
I love the idea of a park with lots of vintage-looking motel signs. Reminds me of my childhood.
I love the vintage signs, and I’m a Route 66 fan! I’m planing on posting photos from in and around Route 66 in the coming weeks (not next week as we’re on vacation).
Though pretty slow now, Route 66 is legend thanks to that television show!!
…I LOVE that vintage model sign! Stay cool and well this summer.
Good sky captures.
When we drove out to Arkansas in 2013, we stayed on I-44 which paralled Rt 66. Yes, I’m using your word! It’s officially a word! We stayed on I-44 for most of the drive. Now, in a way, I’m sorry we did, although we did visit Route 66 state park where Times Beach, MO used to be. If I am. ever back in the KS/OK area, I will definitely check Route 66 out.
Vintage is so cool.
I can’t wait for the Santa Fe posts. It’s been in my bucket list forever!
Will Rogers … clever guy! I visited his ranch in California about a decade ago. Sadly, the ranch house was destroyed in the 2025 Palisades fire.
Those skies are beautiful! Love the drone perspective and the vintage signs.
Nice to see Will Rogers and all of your Continental skies my friend! Thank you for all you contribute to our our blog community. Aloha!
Love that drone shot! A trip to New Mexico sounds like fun.
Amazing skies, Beautiful pics. Loved the post.
Love the dramatic skies and the cool vintage sign.
The trail looks nice!
Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!
We want to drive along the 66 Rt. too. It was always a dream of us… we will see.
Thank you for sharing and for hosting.
Greetings by Heidrun
you made me LOL with your declaration of a new word.
Beautiful.. Looks like thunderstorm clouds
It sounds like you had a nice busy vacation, and I hope you had some good hot soaks in Pagosa Springs. I was amazed to hear they are the deepest of allgeothermal hot springs!
What a beautiful scenic reflection on the buildings on the right. Alana ramblinwitham
Please delete this comment – it was meant for another blog and I have no idea how it ended up here! Alana ramblinwitham
Really wonderful drone shot! Take care.