In 2018 I will feature a random (yet alphabetical) selection of photos I have taken from my nearly 20 years of back roads travel in the United States and Canada. I may even throw in a few random shots from other trips to Japan, Mexico and the Philippines. My theme is called America’s Back Roads: A Grab Bag of Places in Pictures.
Vulcan, Alberta
Vulcan, AlbertaVulcan Visitor CenterStar Trek Wall Mural in Vulcan, AlbertaSolomon and Sumoflam become part of the Star Trek gang in Vulcan, Alberta Sept 2007
Valliant, Oklahoma
Welcome to Valliant, OK
Vietnamese Buddhist Center – Sugar Land, Texas
Vietnamese Buddhist Center in Sugar Land, TXPagoda at the Vietnamese Buddhist CenterSumoflam at the Vietnamese Buddhist Center
Vista Motel – Shelby, Montana
Vista Motel – Shelby, Montana
Voodoo Doughnut – Portland, Oregon
Voodoo Doughnut in PortlandThe Voodoo Doll – Raised yeast doughnut filled with raspberry jelly topped with chocolate frosting and a pretzel stake!It is no wonder there are always lines at Voodoo Doughnut – 24/7
Vandalia, Illinois
Vandalia Water Tower with Lincoln on itMadonna of the Trail Statue in Vandalia, ILSumoflam and the Fire Breathing Dragon of Kaskaskia in Vandalia, IL
Victor Emporium – Victor, Idaho
Victor Emporium is famous for their Shakes at their Old Fashioned Soda Fountain
Van Tassell, Wyoming
Van Tassell, WYA scene from Van Tassell, WY
Vivian, Louisiana
Flag mural in Vivian, LouisianaHistory mural in Vivian, Louisiana
Volcanoes and Volcanic Craters – Capulin, New Mexico; Craters of the Moon, Idaho; Sunset Crater, Arizona
Capulin Volcano – part of the Capulin National Monument in New MexicoCraters of the Moon drive amidst the lava fieldsFamily at Sunset Crater National Monument north of Flagstaff in July 1993
Virginia Creeper Trail – Damascus, Virginia; Abingdon, Virginia
A section of the Virginia Creeper Trail near Damascus, VAVirginia Creeper Welcome Center – Abingdon, VAHad to add this sign…this place was one of our true 2016 highlights!Fall colors from the Virginia Creeper Trail in Virginia
Voyageurs National Park – International Falls, Minnesota
Kabetogama Lake – Voyageurs National ParkKabetogama Walleye
Viborg, South Dakota
Welcome to ViborgVelkommen to ViborgKountry Kookin’ Cafe – Viborg, SD
Valier, Montana
Welcome to Valier, MontanaFormations at Rock City north of Valier, MT
Vermeer Dutch Windmill – Pella, Iowa
Vermeer Dutch Windmill in Pella, IA – the largest working windmill in the United StatesSumoflam and the Vermeer Windmill
Versailles, Kentucky
A mural on a water tower in Versailles, KentuckyThe CastlePost Castle near Versailles, KYHorses graze in the fall on a Woodford County farm near Versailles.
Vincennes, Indiana
The kids learn about an Old Printing Press in Vincennes, Indiana. Summer 2001Family at the George Rogers Clark National Historic Park in Vincennes, Indiana Summer 2001
Virden, Manitoba
Virden, ManitobaAt an oil well display in Virden, Manitoba
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Old Hotel Sign on side of The VicksburgSumoflam and Cannons at Vicksburg National Military ParkVicksburg Wall MuralThe Biedenharn Coca Cola Museum in Vicksburg
Villa Theater – Malta, Montana
Villa Theater in Malta, Montana. One of many old theater fronts to be seen along the Hi-Line of Montana
Vernal, Utah
Welcome to Vernal, UTDinosaur National Monument, Vernal, UT
Virginia Heritage Music Trail – Wise, Virginia
The Crooked Road – Virginia Heritage Music Trail
Vander Ploeg Bakery – Pella, Iowa
Vander Ploeg Bakery in Pella, IADutch Letters pastries at Vander Ploeg bakery in Pella
If you like what you see, you may want to check out my book: Less Beaten Paths of America: Unique Town Names, available on Amazon. My second book, Less Beaten Paths of America: Quirky and Offbeat Roadside Attractions, will be available in late April or early May 2018. Click on the photo below for more details or to get a copy of the book.
In 2018 I will feature a random (yet alphabetical) selection of photos I have taken from my nearly 20 years of back roads travel in the United States and Canada. I may even throw in a few random shots from other trips to Japan, Mexico and the Philippines. My theme is called America’s Back Roads: A Grab Bag of Places in Pictures.
