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Quirky Named Places and What to Do There, Episode 2
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 second installment, we will travel the West. 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 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 Golden State, read on.
The second episode, electric boogaloo.
Yolo, CA
The first episode, we visited the sunshine state. We begin in the golden state round two. Ten years ago this small northern California town wouldn’t have registered a laugh or a smirk. Now the little rural town near the state capitol Sacramento is now a contender. The…
