Businesses like the Pinemark because of all the effort they put into making you comfortable it just feels natural to return the blessing back to them. Here's to their continuing success!!!!
Favorite part of history is that it tells us how we got where we are and why things are the way they are. So the parts of explaining why St. Louis was chosen to be where it is was awesome, but even better, why the heck we call it a buck. Thank you JD for all you do. Not giving up when things got really hard. Every video, even when I say, ehh not a topic I’m really into, you turn it into something absolutely amazing. So again, thank you.
Loving this trip! I like the war stuff on the channel but nice to have something more light hearted! Being British it’s great to get a flavour of the American way of things. 😊 🇬🇧
Great Job JD! I'm from Michigan and have been to the St. Louis Arch! Great to see it again through your eyes and lens! I also took a Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi in a Paddle Wheel Boat! It was great! I'm learning a lot and taking notes to do this adventure. The Pinemark looks like a gem of a place! loved the note in the room! Thank you for sharing and educating us along the way!
The Arch is on my list of places to experience. The design of the arch and the lift is out of this world. I don't think I ever realized that it is not as old as I thought it was. Very interesting. I have experienced portions of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and one of the highlights was where Clark carved his name into sandstone at Pompey's Pillar on the Yellowstone River in Montana, ironically, just across the river was the site of a campsite of Custer and his 7th US Cavalry while on the Yellowstone Expedition.
On one of my trips west, I took a detour to spend the night in St Louis so I could see the arch. We went first thing in the morning, but didn't have a lot of time in the museum because we had a long drive to Galveston that day. I'm glad I finally got to see a little more than the quick walkthrough we did. The ride to the top in those funky cars was super cool though. I'm glad you stopped 👍
Been watching this channel from almost the beginning. Enjoy every episode. Super glad to see a return to the “roots” of this channel. The USA is a big country with a tremendous level of history to dive into.
I can't wait until you get to Joplin MO. I moved from Joplin to Virginia the day the F5 tornado hit. I look forward to seeing how Joplin has recovered.
I am catching up again with these videos and I am really glad you are doing this during your vacation. Route 66 was always in my bucket list and even though I cannot ever do it now, I am living it though you. Thank You !
Wow, so much to comment about in this one, JD, but I will just say that I appreciate the history lessons. Love all the old stuff!! The brick road and the Chain of Rocks Bridge are of particular interest. My husband and I drove through St. Louis when the arch was near completion so I have not experienced that! Awesome episode!
The arch is a must see in your life! Great history there. I really enjoyed the court house just west of the arch. You can see the history in the steps as the marble treads are worn!
Good day, If you are thinking of a series on bridges in the US, please don’t forget to mention the ties to WWII bridge construction by the Japanese in Burma. They used designs/engineering from the Union Pacific Railway cross country project. They used POW’s and locals for their labor force. As always stay safe and healthy.
My first time along Rt. 66 was living in St. Louis for a couple of years in the early 70s...actually West County. Went to the same high school as Stone Phillips, the TV journalist. He graduated the year before I got there, only because freshmen went to the Jr. High in the days before we had middle school! LOL! The ride to the top of the arch is one of the coolest things ever! The view from the top is spectacular! Interesting ( Or not!) that I now live very near the western terminus of the Lewis & Clark expedition, in central Oregon. Don't have any Rt. 66 stories yet, but you're slowly getting closer Arizona...and I have LOTS of stories from there! Absolutely loving this journey, thanks for having us all along with you!
@@71jolanc Cool! Bet you didn't get away with much! I went to Parkway West, Jr. high my freshman year, and then the high school for my sophomore year. If we had stayed, I would have been the first graduating class at Parkway South; construction was just starting when we left. We lived just off of Sulphur Springs Road.
Great ! That was interesting. The bridge is just 3 years younger than our Gamle Lillebaelt Bro in Denmark. Our bridge is still in use. It has the main railway connecting Jutland with Funen, and on to Zeeland. I use the bridge myself when I’m in the town of Middelfart, in my home, which is an RV.
This is true! The chain of rocks is usually visible (to the south) from the bridge, but in the spring and summer, the water levels are always higher submerging the feature. You drove over the diversion channel (on your way to the bridge parking lot) dug by the ACOE in 1953 for barge traffic to bypass this obstacle.. Thanks for stopping by STL, JD! Love your videos and passion for history my friend!
On the steps heading from the riverfront to the Arch, there are plaques about 3/4 the way up denoting the height of the Mississippi in the summer of 1993
I think* Eads bridge was the first to cross the Mississippi river. I'm always surprised how much beautiful detail and decoration Mr.Eads included into something so functionary. I've never looked closely at the Illinois side of this bridge, but the Missouri side (a short walk from the Arch and riverboat landing) is fantastic. I look forward to your in depth study of the Eads the engineer, the bridge, or his ironclads. I visited Vicksburg and saw a boat pulled out of the Yazoo river, but can't remember if it was one of the seven built by Eads.
In 1954 my parents were told to move me to a warm dry climate. They sold everything they owned, bought a '54 Ford wagon and an 8 X 40 foot house trailer and drove from Madison, WI. to Phoenix mostly via Route 66. It truly was the Mother Road then.
That opening scene with the hand laid bri k is AMAZING! There is some like that here in Ohio along thee Lincoln Highway(Rt 30 or Main St. USA!) Maybe a road trip for next year!
Friend, u do things like we are standing next to you. Love it! At the Arch. Was that one of your daughters (in the shorts) you were following behind? Love all you do. Keep it up!😊
I traversed in a car the Chain of Rocks bridge many times in the 50s and 60s. Every once in a while a tractor trailer would get stuck negotiating the bend in the middle particularly as tractor trailers got longer and wider. Needless to say, traffic would grind to a halt until the truck driver could maneuver out of it.
Maybe I'm the only one, but a video on the original mother road, the National Road would be interesting. It helped Indiana have the motto, the crossroads of America.
JD, I know that you are following the old route of RT 66. Even though Winslow, AZ is on Route 66, I recommend that you stop at the infamous “stand on the corner “ and check it out. If you’re into old rock band (hint-The Eagles) you’ll see why I recommended this to you. If you can, make a video of this on your Route 66 tour
JD this is a very nice program. Finally able to help yo with some gas money because our home story is what protects us from making old mistakes and energizes our spirit. Keep it up. But. Don't get cocky. Heh, heh.
When it comes to hotels like that, anytime Gods name is invoked...it will always be a step above. Nice place and as always JD, great video. You know your business. Take care
You gotta stop and eat at the Btucher BBQ Stand in Wellston Oklahoma on your way through! Also checkout Seba Station Motorcycle museum while you're in the area!
I am surprised that you didn't mention the courthouse and statue of Dred Scott and family. It is right there. My husband and I walked through it when we drove Route 66.
I don't know if it would be possible at all but you really need to get someone to do a cover of Route 66 and have that play at the end of the road trip.
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JD you should do a series on Lewis and Clark... what an amazing journey that opened the west for better or worse...
Oooo I agree
Businesses like the Pinemark because of all the effort they put into making you comfortable it just feels natural to return the blessing back to them. Here's to their continuing success!!!!
Great place!
I’m from Australia and have done so many American roadtrips. It really is the best country in the world to road trip. Great work JD.
I would love to visit your beautiful country someday!
Being up the arch 8 times it never gets old and the best custard ever
I can't do the elevator ride
Favorite part of history is that it tells us how we got where we are and why things are the way they are. So the parts of explaining why St. Louis was chosen to be where it is was awesome, but even better, why the heck we call it a buck. Thank you JD for all you do. Not giving up when things got really hard. Every video, even when I say, ehh not a topic I’m really into, you turn it into something absolutely amazing. So again, thank you.
Clear to see why my grandfather referred to it as the “hard road.” Enjoying the series as we live in Illinois not far from US 66.
My wife's grandpa called I-72 that ran by his house "the hard road'".
Loving this trip! I like the war stuff on the channel but nice to have something more light hearted! Being British it’s great to get a flavour of the American way of things. 😊 🇬🇧
Looking forward to your video on the Eads Bridge... it's such an important though overlooked monument to engineering.
Enjoying this series. I hope you do more road-trip adventures like the Lincoln Highway
I love the note in the Pinemark Hotel, definitely a refreshing surprise. I’ll have to put that hotel on my list.
Your story telling never disappoints, thanks for continuing to share.
Living one of my bucket list trips. I’ll do it one of these days. Mark my words!
Cool old bridge and photos.
I agree!
Great Job JD! I'm from Michigan and have been to the St. Louis Arch! Great to see it again through your eyes and lens! I also took a Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi in a Paddle Wheel Boat! It was great! I'm learning a lot and taking notes to do this adventure. The Pinemark looks like a gem of a place! loved the note in the room! Thank you for sharing and educating us along the way!
Who amongst us would not want to drive Rt 66 with JD?
The Arch is on my list of places to experience. The design of the arch and the lift is out of this world. I don't think I ever realized that it is not as old as I thought it was. Very interesting. I have experienced portions of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and one of the highlights was where Clark carved his name into sandstone at Pompey's Pillar on the Yellowstone River in Montana, ironically, just across the river was the site of a campsite of Custer and his 7th US Cavalry while on the Yellowstone Expedition.
On one of my trips west, I took a detour to spend the night in St Louis so I could see the arch. We went first thing in the morning, but didn't have a lot of time in the museum because we had a long drive to Galveston that day. I'm glad I finally got to see a little more than the quick walkthrough we did. The ride to the top in those funky cars was super cool though. I'm glad you stopped 👍
Been watching this channel from almost the beginning. Enjoy every episode. Super glad to see a return to the “roots” of this channel. The USA is a big country with a tremendous level of history to dive into.
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Fantastic idea for a series of videos. Hope to do a Route 66 tour when I retire in a few years.
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We went to the top of the arch at night, during the summer of1974. Awesome. Always love your videos!
I can't wait until you get to Joplin MO. I moved from Joplin to Virginia the day the F5 tornado hit. I look forward to seeing how Joplin has recovered.
I am catching up again with these videos and I am really glad you are doing this during your vacation. Route 66 was always in my bucket list and even though I cannot ever do it now, I am living it though you. Thank You !
It was a blast.
i did this trip 2 yrs ago solo you would have been a welcome passenger! we went to Budweiser beer factory after this
Wow, so much to comment about in this one, JD, but I will just say that I appreciate the history lessons. Love all the old stuff!! The brick road and the Chain of Rocks Bridge are of particular interest. My husband and I drove through St. Louis when the arch was near completion so I have not experienced that! Awesome episode!
The arch is a must see in your life! Great history there.
I really enjoyed the court house just west of the arch. You can see the history in the steps as the marble treads are worn!
These videos of Route 66 is great. Thank you for all the time you put in to making these
Your suite at the Pinemark is much nicer than my apartment.
@@stephenlessner5686 - Ha! Nicer than my place too.
Oh man. Right in my neck of the woods! Would have loved to meet you!
Thank you for showcasing my hometown.
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Thank you.
used to hang out on that bridge when i was younger.
quality work 👍🏽
Thank you!
Good day,
If you are thinking of a series on bridges in the US, please don’t forget to mention the ties to WWII bridge construction by the Japanese in Burma. They used designs/engineering from the Union Pacific Railway cross country project.
They used POW’s and locals for their labor force.
As always stay safe and healthy.
My first time along Rt. 66 was living in St. Louis for a couple of years in the early 70s...actually West County. Went to the same high school as Stone Phillips, the TV journalist. He graduated the year before I got there, only because freshmen went to the Jr. High in the days before we had middle school! LOL! The ride to the top of the arch is one of the coolest things ever! The view from the top is spectacular! Interesting ( Or not!) that I now live very near the western terminus of the Lewis & Clark expedition, in central Oregon. Don't have any Rt. 66 stories yet, but you're slowly getting closer Arizona...and I have LOTS of stories from there! Absolutely loving this journey, thanks for having us all along with you!
My dad was principal at Parkway SW Middle.
@@71jolanc Cool! Bet you didn't get away with much! I went to Parkway West, Jr. high my freshman year, and then the high school for my sophomore year. If we had stayed, I would have been the first graduating class at Parkway South; construction was just starting when we left. We lived just off of Sulphur Springs Road.
This is so interesting. Glad you are making this trip
Great ! That was interesting. The bridge is just 3 years younger than our Gamle Lillebaelt Bro in Denmark. Our bridge is still in use. It has the main railway connecting Jutland with Funen, and on to Zeeland. I use the bridge myself when I’m in the town of Middelfart, in my home, which is an RV.
The chain of rocks ( shelf) is 100 to 150 yards SOUTH of the Rt 66 bridge
Dang! Good call. I’ve noted the error in the description. Thanks.
This is true! The chain of rocks is usually visible (to the south) from the bridge, but in the spring and summer, the water levels are always higher submerging the feature. You drove over the diversion channel (on your way to the bridge parking lot) dug by the ACOE in 1953 for barge traffic to bypass this obstacle.. Thanks for stopping by STL, JD! Love your videos and passion for history my friend!
That Gateway arch is amazing. My folks and I we're there before they finished the very top.
So cool, thanks for sharing all this great stuff, 👋 from 🇩🇪 again
Good video JD. THANK YOU for this one. FRANK FROM MONTANA.......
Awesome thanks for sharing J.D. God bless you brother!!✌️🇺🇲
Thanks 👍
You are literally down the road from me. I live in Union. Just love watching your channel. Thank you for what you do.
Nice! Thanks!
always love your educational videos. thank you!
Enjoying the good life JD. Cheers.
As a St. Louis native, it was so exciting to see this video! Keep up the good work! Maybe next time you’re in St. Louis I’ll run into ya 👍😜
Awesome! JD, I'm enjoying this series so much. You are a true story teller. God Bless
Just GREAT, JD
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This is so awesome! I would love to make this drive. Thank 😊you!!
Thanks JD! The Arch was a treat.
Always always enjoy your content 🇺🇸👍
Great job as always JD
We really enjoyed this video. Very informative and great pictures.
Only a couple videos in and you are realizing that your time is limited! 😭 I want this pace to continue!
Im really liking this series.
On the steps heading from the riverfront to the Arch, there are plaques about 3/4 the way up denoting the height of the Mississippi in the summer of 1993
I think* Eads bridge was the first to cross the Mississippi river. I'm always surprised how much beautiful detail and decoration Mr.Eads included into something so functionary. I've never looked closely at the Illinois side of this bridge, but the Missouri side (a short walk from the Arch and riverboat landing) is fantastic. I look forward to your in depth study of the Eads the engineer, the bridge, or his ironclads. I visited Vicksburg and saw a boat pulled out of the Yazoo river, but can't remember if it was one of the seven built by Eads.
Great video.
Been there twice, the Gateway Arch really is cool and you can see a lot of things from there.
We were having bets if you were going up the Arch and you did 🎉 with your fear of heights 🤣🤣 Great video ❤
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Next time in StL check out the City Museum. It's unique and worth it!
Will do!
In 1954 my parents were told to move me to a warm dry climate. They sold everything they owned, bought a '54 Ford wagon and an 8 X 40 foot house trailer and drove from Madison, WI. to Phoenix mostly via Route 66. It truly was the Mother Road then.
i probably shouldnt be getting teary eyed about that hotel note
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This is nice, travel to a museum without even leaving the toilet 😅
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When I saw that you were making this trip I wondered if you would stop for frozen custard at Ted Drewes! It's the best.
I wonder if any drivers call you a weirdo for filming yourself on the side of the road. That looks and sounds like a great hotel
Ugh. Part of the reason why I hate filming in public.
Maybe one of your videos can show the building of the Mackinaw Bridge in the 1950 's... that is a 5 mile span...it is a good story
That opening scene with the hand laid bri k is AMAZING! There is some like that here in Ohio along thee Lincoln Highway(Rt 30 or Main St. USA!) Maybe a road trip for next year!
Friend, u do things like we are standing next to you. Love it! At the Arch. Was that one of your daughters (in the shorts) you were following behind? Love all you do. Keep it up!😊
I traversed in a car the Chain of Rocks bridge many times in the 50s and 60s. Every once in a while a tractor trailer would get stuck negotiating the bend in the middle particularly as tractor trailers got longer and wider. Needless to say, traffic would grind to a halt until the truck driver could maneuver out of it.
Glad they didn't take down that bridge...super cool
Maybe I'm the only one, but a video on the original mother road, the National Road would be interesting. It helped Indiana have the motto, the crossroads of America.
I enjoy your history
Marvelous. Thk You. 🍪🍪🍪☕️
JD, I know that you are following the old route of RT 66. Even though Winslow, AZ is on Route 66, I recommend that you stop at the infamous “stand on the corner “ and check it out. If you’re into old rock band (hint-The Eagles) you’ll see why I recommended this to you. If you can, make a video of this on your Route 66 tour
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Route 66 does go through Winslow
Someone is missing out on the opportunity for a Turkey Trot Cafe...
I know the plan is to avoid chain things but the tour of Budweiser is required history!
Great stuff...
I don't care how many times I see the Arch, the scene from the movie, "Vacation" pops in my head. Yeah, I know it's unusual.
Where they shoot the movie going the wrong direction by the Arch.
Cool!
Hi JD Awesome video 👌
Love the turkey feet😊
When it comes to frozen custard Ted drewes doesn’t miss!
I went to the top of the arch once in the 90s. That pod was too small for me. Not doing that again. 🙁
Great video.
I've done the elevator ride twice in my life. Never again.
I miss Ted Drews. After the ball games we stop and get some and i may or may not have left school to grab a quick treat.
Not sure how I feel about being from a city whose claim to fame is the place everyone left lol. Great video.
JD this is a very nice program. Finally able to help yo with some gas money because our home story is what protects us from making old mistakes and energizes our spirit. Keep it up. But. Don't get cocky. Heh, heh.
When it comes to hotels like that, anytime Gods name is invoked...it will always be a step above. Nice place and as always JD, great video. You know your business. Take care
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You gotta stop and eat at the Btucher BBQ Stand in Wellston Oklahoma on your way through! Also checkout Seba Station Motorcycle museum while you're in the area!
Very cool, recondo
Go to Ted Drewes on a Friday or Saturday night. That's a crowd!
J D is living the dream
You just missed the great Illinois museum marking the site where the Lewis & Clark expedition began.
Got plans for that in the future.
I've been to the arch. It's scary up there.
I am surprised that you didn't mention the courthouse and statue of Dred Scott and family. It is right there. My husband and I walked through it when we drove Route 66.
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I'm related to Clark from this expedition :)
I always think of the Kerry sisters when I hear Chain of Rocks bridge…
I see the marker behind you. Is that now a memorial for all the animals that didn't make it all the way across?
Should checked out the Lemp brewery.
I don't know if it would be possible at all but you really need to get someone to do a cover of Route 66 and have that play at the end of the road trip.
Thank you for NOT stopping in Decatur while in Central Illinois. You would have embarrassed the whole town because of the shape it is in.
Not on Route 66 anyway lol
In a few senturies people will wonder if they found fossilised dinosaur tracks 😂
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As much as I liked the video, you missed a key attraction: Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, IL.
He took the old 1920's alignment...Rabbit Ranch is on the newer alignment...but I agree with you