Kansas (Route 66 Historic Towns): A Rainy Day Road Trip

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[@JohnTCAUSA7450]

It is nice not to have to be driving! Russ is my designated driver I can have a cold one and enjoy the trip😊

[@lloydbaker6988]

Any day is a great day riding along with RVerTV, Russ, rain, or not,Yea 👍

[@katys.7767]

Joplin always reminds me of the devastating F5 tornado. I'm glad to see this town recovered well and it's blossoming so pretty :3

[@dwd3416]

Thanks for sharing. My mother's family moved to Baxter Springs when she was 3 months old and was raised there. The town was a stop for cattle drives back in the day and the coal mining was going strong. There is a giant electric mining shovel nearby that your van could easily drive into the shovel. The land still shows the markings from it's use leaving ponds for water in the area. There is a small free camping area in Baxter Springs along side the river, just before you get to the bridge leaving town going east. I do know that you were going to Oklahoma, but it was close by.

[@Patchez72]

Russ, those Fushia pink flowering bushes you saw in Vinita, OK are called Crepe Myrtles. We have loads of them here in Slapout, Alabama. Thought you might like to know. Sure do enjoy traveling with you from the comfort of my home. Stay safe...

[@kathleencampbell3284]

This is interesting, I'm from Kansas, but never been that way. Thank you 😊.

[@joyouslily2982]

That was a gem of a museum in Baxter Springs!

[@TheShoutingGrasshopper]

A great day on the road despite the weather. Museums are always a good option on rainy days (or when it's hot, for that matter).That huge collection of "stuff" in Afton is fantastic! I've got my fingers crossed that we get to see the Blue Whale of Catoosa in the next video. Until then, happy trails!

[@vaughnbluejr5960]

Russ, I can't believe that when you walked out back of Will Rogers Museum that you didn't walk on out to his gravesite out there. A statue of Will on his horse is out there too. That statue used to be out front (1989) where the stone memorial is now.

[@nadinejohnson2189]

🕊Beautiful Sunday here in Douglasville, GA👸🏾

[@stephbrandenburg9957]

The magic of Route 66, all the exploring plus seeing Will Rogers’ memorial made for great viewing!

[@bonnieclyne5618]

Cool video! I never knew that Will Rogers passed away in a plane crash. Wow! Interesting info. Greetings from soggy central Florida, getting ready to be soggier on Wednesday. Everyone stay safe.

[@Greywolfe24]

Rain is part of the adventure. Love rain!

[@jimp.7286]

Drinking a hot cup of joe while watching this episode and trying to stay cool in a dark room on a rather hot/muggy day. No a.c. here. I've read that hot coffee actually cool you down. I'd have one anyway. Cool museums - wow. That would take me hours to go through. Enjoy the rain there. It's still hot out west. Safe travels! Cheers. 👍

[@kevinstreeter6943]

Just before you get to Galena, there is a mountain from the leftover debris of the Joplin Tornado. Also, you should have continued south to Shumerhorn Park and Shoal Creek. There is the creek, a cave, springs, hiking trails, and a museum.

[@playhooky]

That sounds really cool to see & go to if one can!!! Oh the places I'd love to go; that's what I love about KZbin - I can 'travel' vicariously through others.

[@brendawhisenhunt8444]

We live in Tulsa and I can't get my husband to take these back roads on our way to Missouri. I've never seen DT joblin. Great video!

[@playhooky]

Go without him! Go with a friend!

[@ricsmith2185]

Great video sir I used to sell tools to Pearl Brothers hardware in Joplin Missouri up til 2017...sad to see it all boarded up and out of business! Then on up to the true value store in Galena KS. Be safe friend!

[@susanboatman7913]

The Will Rogers Museum is cool.

[@collincluff7955]

Being confined to a wheelchair, I really enjoy your shows. I especially like the ones that are in the Rocky Mountains and Deep Forest. As I have spent most of my life in the Great Salt Lake desert. PS, could you show us the inside of your Mercedes cargo van and how you have it set up as an RV?

[@Robert-Gulfstream]

Hi Russ, really loved the vlog ❤ all the museums were fantastic especially Baxter Springs ❤ enjoyed seeing the Will Rogers Marker 👍 Hey Russ I was listening to your diesel idling on one of our stops, she sounds really good, purring like a kitten ‼️ Safe travels 👋from your friends in Mississippi ‼️

[@alanlough638]

Kudos to your KZbin Channel, Russ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 I wish you safe travels, Russ. Talk soon, Alan.

[@sueannhawkes]

It seems like your whole Route 66 trip has been gray and gloomy. And hot and humid. Is that typical for summer? The land is slightly changing as you travel west. I've never been anywhere near there as we are from the coastal Pacific Northwest. Thanks for being a good sport through all these long driving days. Not much time for e-biking and strolls outside. Maybe stick to the mountains of the west next summer.

[@ltoler7310]

Hi Russ, will you be driving thru Grants NM, our town has just painted quite a few new murals. Love to meet you...Let me know..

[@georgearchambault6185]

Hi Russ, I've probably all your videos, straining to find ones I haven't seen. I do have one request, being a huge rail fan, could you try and show a bit more of the trains when you see them at crossings etc. Especially the engines if you can catch them. I'm always hoping that you will show a bit more of the trains when they are passing or by you.. This video had quite a few and I was hoping to see a bit more of them... LOVE YOUR VIDEOS from back in the day with Scoobs and the camper to today.. your just fantastic.. Thanks and please keep it going!!!!

[@patrickmcgill1291]

Watched from North East England 🇬🇧 UK Great video and that visit to the Wii Rodgers museum ' WOW' but very sad like yourself l had no idea Will was tragically killed in a plane crash. You live and learn ' lm 75yrs old and have Watched loads of old 🎥. Keep up the travelling video's 'its quite obvious you enjoy doing them' and Why not.Thanks again to you from England 🇬🇧 UK

[@jackurban894]

I wonder what rain looked like. I hadn’t seen any all summer herein Goodyear, AZ.

[@stevenzalewski8324]

THANK YOU

[@incog99skd11]

I see all the old buildings in these small towns, then I think of all the people now gone who lived their lives in those buildings. If the walls could only talk.

[@davidcrawford219]

Best day ever🎉

[@jasonknight6390]

I grew up in Pittsburg, Ks … pretty cool to see you in that area!

[@Lisforpeace71]

Hey Russ❤glad to hear your soothing voice on a Sunday

[@dentondossierinc]

You may want to make a correction in your description. The Kansas stretch of Route 66 is only 13 miles long, not 34. When you do ever come back through Galena, please visit Gearhead Curios and Cars on the Route. Cars on the Route has the exact truck that inspired the character of Mater from the movie Cars with a Mater replica next to it. Another worthy place to visit is Nelson's Old Riverton Store in Riverton next to Dollar General. Nelson's opened the same year Route 66 was commissioned. The Rainbow Curve Bridge is the only arch bridge left on the Mother Road designed by James Marsh. The other Marsh Arch crossed the Spring River and was demolished when they widened Route 66 to four lanes. Miami (pronounced mi-AM-uh by the locals) is a neat drive. I have actually driven on the Ribbon Highway that still exists between Miami and Afton. The concrete one the routes are only nine feet wide.

[@sheribottero863]

Just had to share, just watched this video. You are in my home town of Baxter Springs Ks. It was cool watching this video. I like watching your videos of your travels and pretty cool you came thru my little town. 🙂. What month did you travel thru in the video?

[@NoName-zq6ic]

I'd guess first part of Sept. as i haven't seen any rain systems come through the SW Mo area since then.

[@donaldraver]

Russ you might want to watch the movie Car's it is heavily influenced by Route 66

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@terryrea9244]

Loving your Route 66 travels 👍👍👍

[@rvertv]

thank you

[@playhooky]

Hey Russ, I've always wondered where you are from originally? You have no 'accent' to my ears, so from somewhere in the Midwest? Btw, I live in Galesburg IL (1/2 south of the Quad Cities & 1/2 hr NE of Peoria, right at the right angle turn of I74) & I grew up in SE Iowa & went to college in NE MO, so have really enjoyed this series!

[@jesscarey7666]

Howdy Russ! Hope all is well!

[@henrywardell4635]

WE LOVE RVERTV - BEST TV ON KZbin. HAPPY TRAILS - U.S.A. - RUSS -RVERTV FANS. Thank you Russ. 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@shirleyherman3698]

love it

[@barbhagens1167]

FYI- There’s a heck of a super bloom on US 77 north of Globe!!

[@ronaldhall2489]

😂 the whole town is like a muisium that was funny. Great video

[@Freebird35]

You missed The Mining and Historical Museum in Galena, well worth a visit. It is in a small MKT depot on 66. It was shown on one of the story boards heading to Baxter Springs. Galena is an ore of lead and I have always remembered it from chemistry class in the 50s

[@Juster-Liguster]

What type camera do you use in your RV, looks great. Greetings from ouf of the Netherlands (euro)

[@philwhite5815]

Kansas my state

[@davidbrotsch7253]

You've not seen the animated move "Cars" have you? 😂

[@playhooky]

I distinctly get the impression that he hasn't lol, but we didn't all have kids or grandkids around as an excuse to watch it!

[@brendabickel9627]

Why were the benches facing away from the street in Joplin?

[@3269888]

FYI, when I ordered my Lectric E bike I told them that you referred me. Got some freebies. Thanks.

[@c.p.1688]

I looked this up for some reason I asked google what is in common with route 66 and philips 66 - The specific gravity of the gasoline was close to 66; the car testing the fuel did 66 miles per hour; and, the test took place on US Route 66.

[@ace404108]

Still 112 in arizona take your time lol

[@MilledSteel]

I like the driving music song around 27:30

[@1Mhoram9]

Is there actually a spring at Baxter Springs?

[@craigfarmer5245]

Not gonna lie but that was a impressive looking McDonald’s 😅

[@TheAsif5182]

to be honest , that museum i didnt like it at all , it was nt the stuff that i like . but weather and states of missouri ,kansas and oklahoma has natural beauty . but i think you should have stand on the stop where these all 3 states has combined corner .where all states connects to each other .that gotta be so interesting if you would ve been stand on it. and i noticed that 1 hour and 5 minutes scene came earlier in this video , this video is doubled compiled by mistake .

[@c.p.1688]

Will Rogers and Roy Rogers are two different people.

[@railman834]

Miami Oklahoma is NOT pronounced like the city in Florida. In Oklahoma it’s MY-AM-MUH.