Route 66: Ghost Towns, Glories, & Hidden History Revealed!

Join us on an epic journey down Route 66, from Amarillo to the Oklahoma border, where we uncover the forgotten treasures and timeless tales of America's Mother Road. Explore the Bug Ranch's quirky legacy, rediscover the lost town of Jericho and its mysterious Jericho Gap, and marvel at McLean's surprising RMS Titanic connection. We'll take you through abandoned buildings, visit the Devil's Rope Museum, and share the lore behind Shamrock's Blarney Stone and Conch Tower. Get ready for a road trip like no other as we blend past glories with modern marvels on this historic highway. Don't miss out on this unforgettable expedition through the heart of Route 66!
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[@stevelinscome728]

6 yrs ago, I took a cross country trip from central California to North Carolina on my BMW motorcycle. One of my fuel stops was in Shamrock. I had no idea that the Tower Building was there. Lo and behold, I saw it, stopped there for pictures. That was a great experience and now, memories. 🙋‍♂️🏍💨

[@chriskinney8414]

Thanks!

[@illinoy]

The Texas Old Route 66 Assoc & volunteers are also to be thanked for the Phillips 66 gas station clean up, new roof, paint & maintenance❣️

[@andrewhickinbottom1051]

"Kiss the rock, or you're grounded forever" - hahaha! Loving the videos - thanks for your hard work editing them while on the trip!

[@Brad-ku9yu]

I finally had a chance to pick up my signed copy of Tales From Randomland from my parents house, where I shipped it, since I was in the middle of moving. It's the first book I've read front to back in years (finished it in 3 sittings). You and Tyler did a great job! I hope it's Vol 1. of many more to come!

[@XxKyriinxX]

Yo Justin! I am working at the Enchanted Forest this year and really hope you get out this way to say hey! Its doing great and it is AMAZING working there and making the magic!

[@lizciampa]

“You’ve never been a big talker. . . See?”😂

[@morqavisstudios2937]

The best part of your comment for me is I literally read it not 5 seconds before he said it. Lol. I had to do a double take.

[@rolfathan]

My boss owns one of those old Texaco gas pumps (gravity fed, really old school) and I love seeing a vintage gas pump every time I walk into work.

[@creeds00]

Glad you both are alive. It's been a few days.

[@vwgti337]

Hey! Good on ya for taking days off from editing/posting and just enjoying your trip. Big up Justin and London.

[@jparker59able]

That was great! I take my Route 66 road trip vicariously through you and other youtube videos. Thank you.🥰

[@andrewrobinson3030]

I rode route 66 ten years ago on a Harley Davidson motorcycle such happy memories. Love to watch you back on the road thank you

[@OffRampAdventures]

Bug Ranch 2 point OH! Fun to see the 'bug' to bring out new sites is moving in to these areas! Nice work, Justin...London.

[@freedomdove]

Several years ago, I decided I was going to take the Mother Road out west when I begin my nomadic journey. I found you back then and have been subscribed ever since. I love your youthful adventurous stance on life.

[@KurtFriend-t9e]

Speaking of Phillips 66, if you ever get the chance I highly recommend a visit to Woolaroc, Frank Phillips' original ranch near Bartlesville, OK, which is now a wildlife refuge and world-class museum.

[@iwantataco28]

Loving the series man !

[@stephaniepersin4222]

One day I’ll get to Route 66.

[@StressLessCamping]

We’ve stayed at the Western Motel across the street from the vintage station in Shamrock and it was actually rather nice. The current owners were doing a good job of keeping things clean. Plus we got to see the neon. Your video, which we always appreciate, made me look back through my photos so I could find the old Slug Bug Ranch. Sure enough - I had some photos!

[@SoonerGirlTravels]

Yay!! I have been waiting for the next great Randomland video!

[@dansimon1100]

Good video, it's been enjoying this road trip. Looks like a fun time. 😁

[@markwitte303]

driving around any state rural area makes me appreciate living in a suburb within 10 miles of a urban area.

[@Corgis175]

Always a fun trip with you

[@CosmoBean11]

I want to bring my motorcycle on route 66!

[@jimmyggh1]

I was just there Saturday

[@ChristopherHovis]

Good video Justin keep it up

[@EpiCTriPpiNDeAdaHeAd]

Rad Dad!

[@markwitte303]

loving your route 66 through the southwest. i love road tripping the southwest. Carlsbad cavern is a bit out of the way in south new mexico and hell paso texas but very amazing evening bat show in the amphitheater. i will google who is allen reed in texas.

[@crystalgavaller2271]

New video!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁❤❤❤❤

[@ian_davidson]

Yay fun! ❤

[@crazykev6491]

“Shel Silverstein must have lived here because here’s where the sidewalk ends” .. if ya know you know. 😂 😂 😂.

[@joangravel2436]

Thanks awesome video

[@markwitte303]

when road tripping i find food markets interesting for independent local products like soda pop and tater chips. and on weekends amazing farmer markets.

[@MaryPatricio-pi2se]

Woow nice place..

[@jamosgarage9006]

Great area of route 66.

[@rh5563]

Stay safe with the weather over there.

[@kid_scarlet]

@justinscarred what was the link for the route 66 repair gofundme?

[@greenclos]

Such a great series. Death Valley set a new high temperature record of 127F.

[@Ayelmar]

Back in 2016, though it might not have been the best financial decision, I took the opportunity to set out from Nashville with my feline copilot (RIP 2021 Honey 😥) up to Chicago, then out to do the length of the Mother Road. Shamrock was one of my favorite places (one where I've considered making my home) and the Wester Motel was awesome, and quite pet-friendly. There is/was a really good steak house maybe 50 yards east of the Western, also well worth a visit. One of these days, I hope to take the journey again, perhaps with my new "flight engineer" monitoring the instruments.... 😜

[@Del-Lebo]

Yikes!!! That is cool cool cool!!! Go go go!

[@markwitte303]

los alamos, white sands, kirtland, madrid, large aray telescope are interesting if you do a new mexico trip. and hatch is awesome pepper festival.

[@jediknightguy82]

The U drop in gives me Rocketeer vibes.

[@smokingfoxx]

Oh yeah.. 🎉

[@illinoy]

The Alanreed 66 Super Service Station has been recently cleaned up by a work day thanks to the Texas Old Route 66 Assoc (Gary & Stephanie Daggett are the Pres & VP), wonderful volunteers & donors.

[@bryanwhat2268]

Geese that rock gave him some energy

[@markwitte303]

"Hay" 🤣

[@628DirtRooster]

I want to say I just missed you but I can tell from your attire that you weren't there this past week.

[@ladnarfilms5201]

My ex-father-in-law was born in Shamrock, TX. I've been there once.

[@maxsmith7820]

Maxsmith said hi to you JS

[@scottcary1]

The railroad that went through McLean and Alan Reed wasn't called Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf. It actually was named Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific.

[@momandymike]

Disney movie cars ( pit stop boss ) 😮😊❤

[@IntrovertWriter]

The extrovert father and the introvert son. Opposites!

[@marioa.peraza7901]

Going next month

[@foodfunnyfun]

🎉🎉🎉

[@illinoy]

The owner of the Alanreed Travel Center (Post Ofc, gas station & motel) is Daryl Duke. I have his #

[@tomday1318]

Sorry but I loved the old site. It is so neat. I liked it hippie style. We got to see it Oct 2023

[@henrys3629]

Amarillo? Yuh meeting up with Adam the Woo?

[@zachwilliams7106]

"HAY"

[@jeffsmith-ze6wb]

If your thinking Loves is a truck stop it isn’t!!Trust me I was a trucker 24 years lol

[@erikjames8463]

Did Alfred Rowe oppose the federal reserve?

[@00Mandy00]

It’s the snake’s house, now.

[@gregtodakonzie6168]

🚗🤩

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

Okay, Im getting my car ready to do the 100 with my old beater/

[@Srennoc]

Fun fact, back way back locals called Alanreed, gouge eye . Someone way back had their eye gouged out. Also, in the cemetery, there is a grave that says murdered in cold blood . I live in the next town.

[@KaiTiura]

Your kid could occasionally fake enthusiasm... he's going to regret not doing it when he watches these videos when he's 60.

[@culturematters4157]

I would recommend he watch the movie "Click."

[@chadoutler3499]

That's where Elvis had lunch there

[@ShelleeGraham]

Yes, Elvis Presley certainly did have a meal at the U-Drop-Inn Café in ☘️ Shamrock, Texas!

[@TanyaOsterman-hw9wv]

Please don't get close to the rattlesnakes. I'm only thinking of Ally.

[@brclyn]

Only 30 minutes to convince London to kiss a metal plaque instead of the actual stone. Funny.

[@DeanoOwls]

Look at the shizzzze

[@nathanmeece9794]

I would not kiss the rock. No telling what is on the stone. From bird poop and no telling what else

[@maymetsuchiura]

wow time flies so fast 💝🐱