From "The World's Second Largest Rocking Chair" in Cuba, Missouri, to "The Leaning Water Tower of Groom, Texas," Route 66 boasts no shortage of roadside oddities that are all great for a stop, snap and chuckle. At the same time, it's easy to forget that these sites were all built by people with hopes and dreams, and most always offer a bit more than what meets the eyes. In this episode, we'll visit Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park, The Blue Whale of Catoosa, and the Slug Bug and Cadillac Ranches to not only learn of their origins, but hear a few stories of how they've shaped and impacted lives. 

Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park 

The Blue Whale of Catoosa

Slug Bug Ranch

Cadillac Ranch

Lile Art Gallery 

John Wooley

Books by Linda Ross-Hobbs

Strong Sense of Place

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