Kingman's Hidden Gems on Route 66

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  • @LaidBackPedalPusher
    @LaidBackPedalPusher Рік тому +33

    They didn't smile in the old portraits because the photo took so long to expose that they couldn't hold a smile steady long enough. It came out as a blur. Also, as you say, they had a different life. We take smiling for granted. They didn't have as much to smile about. Thanks for the tour! I will definitely stop there when I travel through Kingman.

    • @FlourishingLove
      @FlourishingLove Рік тому +5

      And little did they know that people would be looking at their photos 100 years later.

  • @jimmyggh1
    @jimmyggh1 Рік тому +9

    I love living in Kingman

    • @keithbalke6352
      @keithbalke6352 Рік тому +2

      Phoenix here….elaborate please. Can’t see how? Close to Vegas,Grand Canyon? Summers in the100s

    • @chrissant6277
      @chrissant6277 9 місяців тому

      @@keithbalke6352 Yes, it is close to both, and the summers aren't as bad as its not in a valley, hell, it's higher up in elevation.

  • @gbmarie836
    @gbmarie836 Рік тому +11

    Can you imagine what Rt 66 was like in 1950 which was when my parents took us on a vacation to see Hoover Dam, The Painted Desert, The Petrified Forest, and on to Missouri. I remember it being so barren it was almost eerie. Glad you are doing this video. I haven’t seen Kingman since 1986.

  • @nancycain4434
    @nancycain4434 Рік тому +24

    Thanks for taking us along. It looks like a fun place to visit.

  • @emily7213
    @emily7213 Рік тому +5

    You have the best narrating voice on UA-cam!!

  • @MySORRELL
    @MySORRELL Рік тому +6

    THANKS!

  • @kerryjacobson5465
    @kerryjacobson5465 Рік тому +5

    If I didn't know any better, I'd say you're enjoying yourself! Thanks for taking us along, Russ!

  • @JacksonD489
    @JacksonD489 Рік тому +3

    Russ, you're living the good life amigo! Hello from East Tennessee...

  • @sunflowerz54
    @sunflowerz54 Рік тому +8

    Great place.

  • @lloydbaker6988
    @lloydbaker6988 Рік тому +6

    Don't know what happened ,But my comments seem to disappear after post? Thanks for today's video, RVerTV Russ .

  • @larrymaxwell5535
    @larrymaxwell5535 Рік тому +6

    Been there done that several times! It's still neat, I'm from S.E Oklahoma.

  • @lindamartin2045
    @lindamartin2045 Рік тому +3

    Still getting your kicks on Route 66! Thanks for the trip. Looking forward to New Mexico.....been a long time since I was there. 👍👍🤗

  • @keithbalke6352
    @keithbalke6352 Рік тому +3

    21:55. Great mural

  • @RichardGrounds
    @RichardGrounds Рік тому +10

    Thanks for another great visit to my hometown Russ. Some of those ranching pictures are of my ancestors. Our Brand is on that wall also. WF - Grounds. My great grandfathers name was William Franklin and they used his initials to design their brand.

  • @thetommantom
    @thetommantom Рік тому +3

    Another place I've driven thru and know nothing about. Thanks for the ride!

  • @goblincamper2004
    @goblincamper2004 Рік тому +7

    My wife and I were there in Kingman, AZ in February on our way to Phoenix, and stopped to take a picture under the sign and find at least one geocache. Great video, information about the area.

  • @keithbalke6352
    @keithbalke6352 Рік тому +3

    Hey Russ driven the 66 Flagstaff to Chicago 6-7 times…… ALWAYS in a hurry to get to SW Michigan. Albuquerque 7 hrs, Amarillo 10 hrs, Seymore Okla halfway there! All times from Phoenix btw

  • @robertjean659
    @robertjean659 Рік тому +2

    Always liked Kingman, great place to visit. Heh Russ your not concerned about the white van stalking you? Lol. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍

  • @spapandrea
    @spapandrea Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the Kingman tour.i'm one of the new influx of people moving to Mohave Co. i will be in the Kingman area [Yucca] in july getting my septic system installed on my Property.

  • @kimberlyshalaby1134
    @kimberlyshalaby1134 Рік тому +2

    🙋‍♀Hello Russ! Have a wonderful Fathers Day! enjoyed the tour of Kingman. Beautiful day!👍

  • @lindabradford9591
    @lindabradford9591 Рік тому +2

    Oh awesome. Been here many times as family lived here in Kingman. Thanks for the memory drive, Russ.

  • @jackielowe2895
    @jackielowe2895 Рік тому +2

    I have been on Amtrak many times through there. This last April visited there on 9 week 8,000 mile road trip.

  • @homeboy2243
    @homeboy2243 Рік тому +3

    in N.M. you might visit four corners,Farmington,Aztek area....ship rock,four corners,Aztec ruins,Navajo dam...beautifull country

    • @keithbalke6352
      @keithbalke6352 Рік тому +2

      Nah…..Rio Doso and Raton best NM destinations

  • @nadinejohnson2189
    @nadinejohnson2189 Рік тому +2

    🕊️ Beautiful ❤ Of Route 66
    Always Safe Travels
    Thank You!🌹

  • @soloharmonicsrobj8246
    @soloharmonicsrobj8246 Рік тому +2

    I was born in Kingman and lived there from 1973 thru 1978 and 1984 thru 1986. I also attended that high school (Kingman/Lee Williams) accross from Railroad Park. I published some videos recently on my channel featuring my experience and some significant events that happened there over the years. Thanks for sharing your drive through of my old hometown. It's nostalgic to see that familiar scenery again.

  • @tom1egrl
    @tom1egrl Рік тому +1

    Hi from Mary in Florence Alabama. I enjoy your program and I watch it every day. Thank you so much for putting this on the air.

  • @yvonnemiranda2918
    @yvonnemiranda2918 Рік тому +3

    I love that part of town in Kingman AZ the train station is my favorite 😊
    Safe travels Russ

  • @stephbrandenburg9957
    @stephbrandenburg9957 Рік тому +4

    Really liked museum’s exhibits . Very nice displays.

  • @TomWinningham-j3j
    @TomWinningham-j3j Рік тому +2

    Great stop is Grants NM, nice museum and 2 really interesting national monuments.

  • @stephend.mixell2042
    @stephend.mixell2042 Рік тому +2

    Thanks. Russ for another fun ride and tour through those Museum.

    • @rvertv
      @rvertv  Рік тому +2

      More to come!

  • @lauriechristmas5494
    @lauriechristmas5494 3 місяці тому

    RTE 66 … ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME ON LIFES HIGHWAYS … Have been on RT 66 many times …. We moved from Maine when I was a little girl (2nd grade) … Connected up on Rt 66 in Chicago … All the way to “back home” … My bucket list hopefully to go back home on Rt 66 … Sadly many parts are now decommissioned …. Sad situation … Perhaps one day it will all be put back into its original condition (wishful thinking 😩😩😢) … Thanks Russ for your travel videos …. You bring back so many memories … How I absolutely love your travels … Making so many memories for us … Godspeed … You are living my life ❤️❤️💯💯😀😀😀🌴🌴🌴🌵🦋🦋🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @davidlandeck3406
    @davidlandeck3406 Рік тому +2

    Wow!!! 20+ years ago l was there and it was very neglected...
    Thanks for the ride glad people bought business up and restored them👍

  • @ticogomez3920
    @ticogomez3920 Рік тому +4

    If you pass through Santa Rosa eat at Chico's Torta's! It's really good!

  • @peacedove9513
    @peacedove9513 Рік тому +1

    THANKS RUSS
    for sharing the ride ✌️💗🎼🎵🎶

  • @peterselten500
    @peterselten500 Рік тому +4

    Hi russ thanks for the tour great to see history kept alive the beautiful old buildings im looking forward to the next trip . Cheers mate🇦🇺

  • @alanamarias2950
    @alanamarias2950 Рік тому +1

    Changed alot since the 70s I worked at Kinsel Datsun out on Stockton hill rd

  • @Bjpangit4706
    @Bjpangit4706 Рік тому +2

    Hey Russ, we can drive that old Chevrolet to New York… i bet you it goes 5 mph but we’d make it there and back to Arizona in 2050… LET’S GO😂😂😂…. ❤❤❤your video Russ

  • @OFFGRID_Trucker
    @OFFGRID_Trucker Рік тому +2

    I'm planning on relocating to the Kingman area. It was nice to see some of it through your camera before I arrive there. Cool museums. Thanx for the tour..

  • @geezerpleasers_OG
    @geezerpleasers_OG Рік тому +2

    In case you read this: You mentioned going to Henderson tomorrow. I know you avoid the madness of Las Vegas, but tomorrow, it's especially important. The Golden Knights' parade to celebrate winning the Stanley Cup is tomorrow. They're expecting what the police called "A New Year's Eve crowd." I live in Las Vegas, and I'm going to Overton for the day.
    Safe travels.

  • @cowboytroy3033
    @cowboytroy3033 Рік тому +3

    Always great videos Russ...safe travels

  • @lorilove4706
    @lorilove4706 Рік тому +3

    Your videos make my day go by so much smoother. Enjoy them alot!

  • @yvonnespradlin7705
    @yvonnespradlin7705 Рік тому +2

    Dang Russ I must have just missed you..was shopping at West of 3rd on Beale St.

  • @backcountryboondockers
    @backcountryboondockers Рік тому +2

    Buckeye reservoir Colorado rimrocker trail. My understanding is they built some of the high roller in Vegas in Kingman

  • @BillSprague
    @BillSprague Рік тому

    Thanks for showcasing the museums you find along the way.

  • @brucebryan2806
    @brucebryan2806 Рік тому +3

    There are spots in NM with ponds that have 3day camping spots with free electricity and water in Eunice NM

    • @keithbalke6352
      @keithbalke6352 Рік тому +2

      FREE ELECTRIC? What’s the elevation there?

  • @DAlilbigman
    @DAlilbigman Рік тому

    Awesome documentary of Kingman Old Town! I love road trips and discovering our history hands on. Just passed through Kingman AZ on our way from Houston Tx with a stop in Santa Fe NM. Route 66! Major!

  • @Ddax-td7qy
    @Ddax-td7qy 11 місяців тому +1

    Old Kingman below, new Kingman up over the bluffs, on "Andy Devine" Blvd. If you enjoy geology, it's worth taking the freeway cut. Thanks for the look inside the museums I never took the time to visit!

  • @ibrahimlodhi7926
    @ibrahimlodhi7926 8 місяців тому

    You have unfolded it with the best narrating voice.🎉🎉

  • @11LK
    @11LK Рік тому +2

    One of your best episodes. Great museum that Mohave museum. Thanks a lot.

  • @JonathanAllen0379
    @JonathanAllen0379 Рік тому +5

    12:50 - That's probably my favorite color in the world. I'd love to have an exact color match to paint my house that way, LOL. By the way, I'm watching it on my TV, but switched to my phone to type this comment, and there's no comparison for the color; it looks much better on my TV, just in case anyone wonders what the big deal is. I want to move there.

  • @larryjohnson6398
    @larryjohnson6398 Рік тому +2

    Great video Russ'great history thanks again. Ready for your next road trip this year.😅👍

  • @richardl.7390
    @richardl.7390 Рік тому +4

    Russ, if you travel through Northern New Mexico, in "Grants" along Interstate-40, you will find "EL MALPAIS", a region covered with volcanic ashes eons ago that New Mexico turned into a State Park well worth exploring. And when you are around Las Vegas, go climb Mount Charleston, another "must-see" natural wonder. RICHARD

  • @HappyValleyDreamin
    @HappyValleyDreamin Рік тому +2

    Wow! I was born and raised in Phoenix and the only times I have been in Kingman, was driving through, on the way to Las Vegas or Laughlin.

  • @chrisarmstrong411
    @chrisarmstrong411 Рік тому

    Thanks for the day,i always seem to be in a hurry going by there, weddings, furnals,next time I'll stop and enjoy,,,pic under the drive through 66 sign!!😊

  • @RobertSmith-cp6vl
    @RobertSmith-cp6vl Рік тому +3

    Hi Russ when you get to n.m. You may want to check out canyon de Chelly you will have to make a small detour back into az my wife and me really enjoyed it when we were there in 1996 I really enjoy your videos thanks robert

  • @yuvanbaldwinew9282
    @yuvanbaldwinew9282 Рік тому +2

    Awesome work thanks

    • @rvertv
      @rvertv  Рік тому +1

      Thank you too!

  • @jimbear8888
    @jimbear8888 Рік тому +2

    I love Kingman♥️
    Great video!

  • @StrictlyPlinking
    @StrictlyPlinking Рік тому +3

    Home of Rickety Cricket brewery! Smack dab in DTK!

  • @2004fordexpedition
    @2004fordexpedition Рік тому +2

    Onpar home improvements was working there at the powerhouse they do great work

  • @gerrischuchman260
    @gerrischuchman260 Рік тому

    Hello to you, this is Gerri from Ohio (state im in now).Truly you have made an amazing video. I was born in Kingman, AZ at the old Mohave General Hospital which was located downtown Kingman. Definitely a lot has changed over the years. I remember when 'Mr. Dee's', as it is called now, used to be an A&W. Thank you for filming this and reminding me of where I was born and raised. Sincerely grateful for memories recounted.

  • @donf3877
    @donf3877 Рік тому +2

    Sadly, I'm been PAST Kingman, but wasn't able to "visit" it. From Reno down US95 and US93 to Phoenix and I-10 in a semi.

  • @juliogonzales5441
    @juliogonzales5441 Рік тому +3

    Wish I was there 😪 thanks 😊

  • @davidwayne9982
    @davidwayne9982 Рік тому +1

    I lived on Packard st. in Kingman for a while once--- it was NICE.. HOT'ern heck in summer though- never got out in the day time there. Have a picture of the house I stayed in there-- with almost 2 ft. of snow on it!!! :) No one back here believed it snowed in the desert!! ha. I worked in Laughlin- I always stop in Kingman to gas up when I drive back to Califrnia..

  • @susanweeres7915
    @susanweeres7915 Рік тому +2

    Been watching you for awhile now and I didn't see you ever stop at Nelson's Ghost Town Nelson, Nevada (Just north of Searchlight). Got married there this past March. What a unique, fun place!!

  • @susanstrickland6774
    @susanstrickland6774 Рік тому

    Cool is right!! Another great video, love that history. Enjoyed. Thanks!! 🙂👍

  • @jimbridge4166
    @jimbridge4166 Рік тому +1

    Russ, in northern New Mexico head to Chama where the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad operates over the Southern Rockies. Great filming and drone opportunities.

  • @pelorus2008
    @pelorus2008 Рік тому

    Thanks for the reminder,enjoyed visiting there in 2016

  • @jamesmurphy1480
    @jamesmurphy1480 Рік тому +4

    You should’ve gone to the Bonelli house it’s to your right across the street from that old church

  • @johnfortes2171
    @johnfortes2171 Рік тому +2

    Places to visit along RT 66 in AZ. & N.M.- Window Rock,Fort Defiance, Old Town Alb.,the Crest-Sandia Peak Tramway,Moriarty,The turquoise trail, Madrid- where " Wild Hogs" was filmed, Mesalands Dinosaur Museum in Tucumcari are a few!

  • @ChuckleBucketBaby
    @ChuckleBucketBaby Рік тому +2

    Too much work to be smilin all day!

  • @cynthia-ray
    @cynthia-ray Рік тому +2

    Please show us Taos New Mexico! Thanks for all you do.

  • @reinderkalsbeek4748
    @reinderkalsbeek4748 Рік тому +3

    Haven't been back in 3 yrs used winter over there till the sweet and sour sniffuls hit

  • @kimpeters4187
    @kimpeters4187 Рік тому +3

    Russ have you ever gone into The Route 66 Bar & Grill in Belmont, AZ.?? If your heading that way it would be worth a quick stop. I haven't been there for yrs.! They had numerous old style gas pumps, hot rods and an old motel sign from a motel just east of there, it was in the movie where Peter Fonda flipped off the motel owner as he changed the sign NO Vacavcy, Didn't want them hippie motorcycle guys staying there. Anyway it might be worth a short stop and see. I totally enjoy your video's and content. Thanks

  • @jimp.7286
    @jimp.7286 Рік тому +2

    The picture of the man bending down to the toddler with all the family's belongings tied to the old ford; that's how dad came out west and I have an old picture of them just before they left Oklahoma. Grapes of wrath - Oklahoma dust-bowl depression going west to look for work. I believe he came through kingman on their way to so cal. He mentioned there was no bridge where they crossed a big river, (I assume he meant the Colorado), and took a river ferry somewhere. I've not heard of such a thing but there must have been one back then somewhere. That generation sure had it rough,....and then went off to fight in a war. Whew.

  • @TreDeuce-qw3kv
    @TreDeuce-qw3kv 11 місяців тому

    Always wondered what Kingman might be like in the daytime. Always went through late at night except for one time when I just couldn't stop due to a pressing schedule.
    Thanks for the tour...

  • @brindahoward4527
    @brindahoward4527 Рік тому

    Loved this. Thanks for sharing. I am traveling to these places vicariosly through you.☺

  • @TheInsaneChef
    @TheInsaneChef Рік тому +5

    I was out there a week ago! It's getting very California in Kingman at least with the gas prices 😅

    • @lindawoody8501
      @lindawoody8501 Рік тому

      Yes, Williams and Flagstaff had cheaper gas than we saw in Kingman. Even down in Bullhead it is less.

  • @rapaent
    @rapaent 9 місяців тому

    Awesome ride!! My wife and I will be riding through Seligman Peach Springs and Kingman in May.... Only thing I see missing since we've been through before is the Route 66 badges on the roads where they asphalted.....🥺 Hope they'll re-badge them. Thanks again, Great Job!! 👍

  • @timtaylor7680
    @timtaylor7680 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the advice and the info about what to expect. We’re taking a trip but time is a concern and knowing what to look for is important 👍

  • @jamesmurphy1480
    @jamesmurphy1480 Рік тому +5

    They couldn’t smile because it was a long process for them to take the picture you had to stay still for a certain amount of time

  • @vgshwk
    @vgshwk Рік тому +1

    When in kingman you should go west of kingman on the original rte 66 through oatman Arizona.

  • @gregstravels1121
    @gregstravels1121 Рік тому

    Thank you Sir. I really enjoyed this video. I remember the one you did last year in Kingman. I first visited Kingman in the middle 70’s. Sure has changed.

    • @rvertv
      @rvertv  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @NavyAviationVeteranRVer
    @NavyAviationVeteranRVer Рік тому +1

    That Kingman route 66 arch is a exact replica of arch they've had in Grants NM for a long while.

  • @kimberlymoreno3102
    @kimberlymoreno3102 9 місяців тому

    Love being back in Kingman and Golden Valley. I want to check out the museum. Hven't been there in a while. love the history of Kingman. Ask Jim Hinkley. He'll tell you all you need to know.

  • @williamfox1146
    @williamfox1146 Рік тому +2

    In New Mexico visit Bandelier National Monument.

  • @timf6916
    @timf6916 Рік тому +1

    Nice

  • @ernestchacon4928
    @ernestchacon4928 Рік тому +1

    I'm from Phoenix and one thing I can say is that Arizona has well paved streets and sidewalks everywhere.

  • @falcorthewonderdog2758
    @falcorthewonderdog2758 Рік тому +1

    Russ, You've got to stop in Tucumcari New Mexico and visit the "Kicks on 66" resteraunt. Good food nice town.

  • @larrymaxwell5535
    @larrymaxwell5535 Рік тому +3

    Regarding the old black and white pictures, it took so long to get the picture mechanism to work, I wouldn't be smiling either! 😂

  • @jamesmurphy1480
    @jamesmurphy1480 Рік тому +3

    It’s been in circulation since the 1800s and it’s still in circulation today called the Kingman daily miner

  • @goodoakpress
    @goodoakpress Рік тому +2

    As a fine art photographer I got curious about why people didn't smile in old photos, so I did a little research. It happened for two reasons. One had to do with the fact that early photography was influenced by portrait painting. People didn't smile in portrait paintings because back then wide, toothy smiles were associated with drunkenness or madness. If they did "smile" it was a slight grin, ala Mona Lisa. The other reason they didn't smile was due to long exposure times in early film. People had to hold very still when their photos were taken, and it's hard to hold a smile for more than a very short time. Enjoyed the video. Looking forward to the next one.

    • @sisterluke
      @sisterluke Рік тому +1

      These people back then didn't get their photograph taken everyday either. It's not like every family owned a camera. It was a big deal to get your picture taken and that very well may be the only photograph of you, with the exception of elementary school classroom photographs, a wedding photograph, military, or a mug shot or passport/identification. I'd imagine during the Victorian/Edwardian times, as you researched, it might have been considered inappropriate to show your teeth in a proper photograph. Pictures were supposed to be serious.

    • @goodoakpress
      @goodoakpress Рік тому

      @@sisterluke The Victorian era was very different indeed. They certainly didn't have dental care like we have today, but they did have sugar. I remember one of my school history books talking about how tooth loss was a problem back then, which is probably another reason why you didn't see toothy smiles in photos. People may have had missing teeth.

    • @FireShine-ss4sb
      @FireShine-ss4sb Рік тому +1

      The depression lasted longer in Arizona because it was a hard life before the dustbowl years even happened. Many mines closed in 1942. So they went from just scraping by, to depression where banks failed in the 30's, one meal a day for many people. Then with rationing from WW2, probably more jobs but still........it was out in the desert. You know they smiled when it rained.

    • @goodoakpress
      @goodoakpress Рік тому

      @@FireShine-ss4sb my mother was born in Phoenix in 1928. Her father was an automobile mechanic, so while they were hardly rich, they were able to get by. Still, it's hard for me to imagine what the summers must have been like without air conditioning. My mother said people used to sleep on their back porches. Phoenix became a boom town after the war. They had evap coolers by then, and by the time I was born in Phoenix air conditioners had arrived.

  • @corncob_say
    @corncob_say Рік тому +3

    Did you do Valley of the Fire Highway, above lake mead? mouses tank etc.?

    • @corncob_say
      @corncob_say Рік тому +3

      Beaver Dam out that way thats what I'dd like ta see

  • @ruthdawsoncrawford6895
    @ruthdawsoncrawford6895 Рік тому

    I was in Kingman on RT 66 about 3 1/2 years ago. It’s a nice place.

  • @greghettig1504
    @greghettig1504 Рік тому +2

    Great information Russ. We'll be coming there in 2 weeks. What way would you take from Holbrook to Red Rock AZ? Keep up the Great video's, thank you

  • @hrbailey379xhd
    @hrbailey379xhd Рік тому

    Hi Russ! I see you been running around Kingman! We met at the post office down in Quartzite. We had the old skoolie. We’re sitting on our property up in the Peacock mountains! So far we are really enjoying Kingman!

  • @COMtnPilot
    @COMtnPilot Рік тому +2

    Hey Russ! Great vid! Hey, while you’re in New Mexico, any chance you might get over to Angel Fire Ski Resort? Would love to see that if you’re able. Thanks Brotha! 😎🇺🇸

  • @henrywardell4635
    @henrywardell4635 Рік тому +2

    God Bless , United States America , Russ , RVerTV Fans. Can Russ Visit Canada In 2023 - Canadians Love RVerTV Eh. Happy Trails - U.S.A. - Russ - RVerTV Fans. Thank you Russ.🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 Рік тому +2

    Kingman would be a nice place to live I believe.

    • @lindawoody8501
      @lindawoody8501 Рік тому +1

      Cheap cheerful and for the most part pretty safe. Even the working class neighborhoods which are not attractive in looks have mostly nice folks in manufactured homes on fee simple owned lots. There also are mid and upper priced very nice neighborhoods. Employment is pretty OK too I think. There is a great hospital too.

  • @jamesmurphy1480
    @jamesmurphy1480 Рік тому +4

    That’s the family has been mining those turquoise since after World War II

  • @jamesmurphy1480
    @jamesmurphy1480 Рік тому +4

    I used to hunt pigeons inside that building with a slingshot