Chicago Leads The Way

7 Miles Today;  Mid-Michigan's spring like weather continues, with today's temperature forecast to reach the mid 40's.   Forrest logged 52 miles this week.  I must say with the weather and the anti-inflammatory prescription for my hips and back my outlook on discomfort while walking has been on the upswing. I forgot to mention in yesterday's blog entry that my presentation to the Lansing Chapter of the Nation Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) on the benefit of exercising in your retirement years was very rewarding.  I met some of the nicest people.  One particular fellow named Ricardo (vice-president of the chapter) really made me feel welcome.  Also I would like say "thank-you to Arlene Kessler for inviting Forrest to speak. Until tomorrow, God Bless Walk Forrest Walk

Route 66 Illinios

Let The Virtual Journey Begin 

Chicago............History buffs will delight in learning that Historic Route 66, America's most fabled highway, actually begins in Chicago at the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue. Due to its traversing path through the country's small towns across the Midwest and Southwest, the 2,500 mile roadway running from Chicago to Los Angeles has been widely regarded to as both America's "Mother Road" and its "Main Street." Back in the late 1920s, the Historic Route 66's starting point was intentionally created in Chicago for, at that time, it marked the point of origin for large quantities of goods being shipped to California. During the Great Depression and after World War II, in the aims of escaping the trappings of the Industrialized East Coast, thousands of travelers made their way westward along Route 66. Throughout the 1950s and well into the 1960s and 1970s, the old Route 66 was bypassed section by section as high-speed interstate highways superseded more rural routes. In 1984, after the last stretch of the new highway system was built, Route 66 was deemed non-operable and, as such, the old route was renamed as Historic Route 66. Still to this day, Historic Route 66 remains an iconic piece of American history and Chicago, serving as its starting point, plays an important role in the wonderful history of America.....  to be continued..............