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"Mystery of the Desert!" the billboards cried as you rocketed along I-10 between Tucson and El Paso. OUr visit report on the classic attraction known as The Thing, before its total revamp in 2018.
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- Flagstaff, Arizona - Lumberjack Muffler Man
The Lumberjack outside of the Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, Arizona was the victim of beer-soaked pranksters in February, 2004. I guess they cut him down by his ankles and beheaded him.
[Juti, 08/20/2004]Lumberjack Muffler Man:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 1701 S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ
- Directions:
- J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome. I-40 exit 195 onto I-17, then quick first right exit onto McConnell Drive. The Walkup Skydome will be on your right; the Muffler Man stands on the south side, in the trees, to the west of the more visible Muffler Man near the Skydome entrance.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
- Kingman, Arizona - 3,333.33 Feet Above Sea Level Marker
Worth seeing this quirky sign and historical place. We were grateful to the tipster who mentioned Mr. D'z across the street. Thanks to them, we enjoyed a delicious homemade root beer and the best milkshake and malt!
[Michelle, 05/29/2021]3,333.33 Feet Above Sea Level Marker:- Address:
- 120 W. Andy Devine Ave., Kingman, AZ
- Directions:
- I-40 exit 48. Drive east on US Hwy 93/W. Beale St., then quickly turn right onto W. Andy Devine Ave. (old Route 66). The sign is just to the right of the front door of the Powerhouse Visitors Center, and about 12 feet off the ground.
- Hours:
- Daily 9 am - 6 pm (5 pm Dec.-Feb.) (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 928-753-6106
- Admission:
- Free
This is what I love about Roadside America. So often we track down what appears to be a somewhat insignificant attraction, and end up being rewarded with more we than expected. As is the case with our detour to the 3,333.33 Feet Above Sea Level marker. The marker is attached to the Kingman Visitor Center/Route 66 Museum. The Center had plenty of parking (even for our motorhome), excellent area information, clean restrooms, and interesting Route 66 displays. To top it off, we were able to walk across the street and have some homemade root beer at Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner.
The Sea Level Marker sign is the white plaque on the right side of the Center's entry door. Don't miss noticing the actual marker, a metal bolt sunk into the building above the top edge of the sign.
[Gary Epperson, 10/19/2012]- Moen-avi, Arizona - Dinosaur Tracks
My mother and I started our 21-day, eight state excursion with my three young children ages 4, 3, and 1 with a stop at the Dinosaur Tracks near Tuba City. As residents of Arizona, we had heard of these tracks before, yet had never been there. They were very easy to find and we were greeted by an older woman who told us that her family lived just up the road and they took care of the tracks. We were not pressured for money and I saw no sign of any beer. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to explain things to my children so they could understand. However, we opted not to take the full tour as the kids spotted some llamas in the distance and wanted to see them. Upon leaving we tipped $20 and decided that a return trip was in store.
[Anna Norris, 09/01/2006]Dinosaur Tracks:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- US-160, Moen-avi, AZ
- Directions:
- Tuba City Dinosaur Track Site. On the north side of US-160 at milepost 316, five miles east of US-89 or a little over five miles west of the turnoff for Tuba City. Turn north onto the dirt track, then drive about a quarter-mile to the vending tables. Lock your vehicle.
- Admission:
- $10 tip.
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The joys of the unexpected are what keep all of us Roadsiders driving around. We bet that somewhere out there we'll encounter a 4,444.44 Feet Above Sea Level marker, and it's probably bolted to something interesting too.