Catoosa Blue Whale

From 1972 through 1988 Hugh Davis' giant Blue Whale attracted Route 66 travelers and local visitors to swim in his pond in Catoosa, Oklahoma. Today, swimming isn't permitted, but visitors are welcome to see the whale and picnic by the pond. When you visit, check out the small gift shop and ask to see the photos from the days that the pond was open for swimming.

Under A Triumphant Sky

We found our friend Steve Garufi, the Colorado Guy, in Siloam Springs talking about one of his bicycle rides across the United States and his book Under A Triumphant Sky.

Walmart

Walmart Museum

The Walmart Museum is filled with information about the history of Walmart and the man who started it all: Sam Walton. Although informative, it was saddening to read about the values of a man that have been abandoned by the company he founded.

Bobby Hopper Tunnel

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