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Quirky Named Places and What to Do There
Small towns around the world come up with clever names. Some for gaining notoriety, some named after a leading citizen. And some, it’s a head scratcher. Years ago, I read a travel memoir. The author packed up his camper truck and motored zig zag around the United States. One of his objectives, find quirky named places. He was successful, in more ways than one, his book, Blue Highways inspired adventures on America’s highways, small towns and peculiar named locations. In the first installment, we will stay domestic. The twist on this series, many of these towns or points of interest are more than an origin story of a name-place. Many have truly interesting sights and experiences.
All of these places offer more than a funny road sign. It could be, a can’t miss restaurant, an historic event, a natural setting or a community event open to all. There’s a there, there. Strap on your seatbelt, put on your shades and turn up your music. Starting in the Sunshine state, it’s a two for one.
A native American name in origin, the town is just west of the big bend country inFlorida. Where the panhandle meets the peninsula. The native American translation is “long and twisted river”.
What to do in town? In April come be part of the worm gruntin’ festival. Watch the pros or be part of the action…
