Small Town America – A Retrospective

Twenty years back in time. The Small town America project began in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 9th, 2006 – and ended in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 24th, 2007. Three hundred and fifty days on the American highway – ‘In Search of Small Town America’.

Small town America. The front of a roadmap of Idaho, a description of the State and a picture of a young man getting-out of a blue pickup, wearing a holster and six-gun.

Small town America. State 9 – Idaho. 'The Gem S...

Back twenty years to... Saturday, June 10th, 2006. Day 63. From the Columbia Plateau and into The Rockies. Night-time in beautiful downtown Moscow. Trestle bridges, a great many churches, free...

Small town America. State 9 – Idaho. 'The Gem State'.

Back twenty years to... Saturday, June 10th, 2006. Day 63. From the Columbia Plateau and into The Rockies. Night-time in beautiful downtown Moscow. Trestle bridges, a great many churches, free bibles – and a wiry gunslinger in the supermarket parking-lot.

Small town America. The front of a roadmap of Alaska, a description of the State and a picture of Mount Denali and an igloo-styled hotel with many windows.

Small town America. State 8 – Alaska. 'The Grea...

Back twenty years to... Thursday, May 25th, 2006. Day 47. The wonders of online-booking, and the flight up to Alaska. A fair dose of Northern Exposure, the 'Nenana Ice Classic'...

Small town America. State 8 – Alaska. 'The Great Land'.

Back twenty years to... Thursday, May 25th, 2006. Day 47. The wonders of online-booking, and the flight up to Alaska. A fair dose of Northern Exposure, the 'Nenana Ice Classic' and the Alyeska oil pipeline. The Mecca Bar – and Chilkoot Charlie's.

Small town America. The front of a roadmap of Washington, a description of the State and a picture of a 'rules and regulations' sign next to a pool table.

Small town America. State 7 – Washington. 'The ...

Back twenty years to... Monday, May 22nd, 2006. Day 44. The American automotive service-industry at its best, and my return to the 'Mainland'. Washed-out in Washington State, the astounding Grand...

Small town America. State 7 – Washington. 'The Evergreen State'.

Back twenty years to... Monday, May 22nd, 2006. Day 44. The American automotive service-industry at its best, and my return to the 'Mainland'. Washed-out in Washington State, the astounding Grand Coulee Dam and a weekend Street Parade.

Small town America. The front of a roadmap of Oregon, a description of the State and a picture of three customers sitting at a bar.

Small town America. State 6 – Oregon. 'The Beav...

Back twenty years to... Tuesday, May 16th, 2006. Day 38. The West coast, and a preponderance of Chinese restaurants. Inside the Beauty Parlour, and a run-in with some irate bank...

Small town America. State 6 – Oregon. 'The Beaver State'.

Back twenty years to... Tuesday, May 16th, 2006. Day 38. The West coast, and a preponderance of Chinese restaurants. Inside the Beauty Parlour, and a run-in with some irate bank tellers. A church – made home, and the kindergarten classrooms.

Small town America. The front of a roadmap of California, a description of the State and a picture of the exterior of an ornate and brightly painted Victorian building.

Small town America. State 5 – California. 'The ...

Back twenty years to... Saturday, May 13th, 2006. Day 35. The southern California desert, the world's tallest thermometer – and its first Motel. James Dean's crash site, 'Citizen Kane's Xanadu'...

Small town America. State 5 – California. 'The Golden State'.

Back twenty years to... Saturday, May 13th, 2006. Day 35. The southern California desert, the world's tallest thermometer – and its first Motel. James Dean's crash site, 'Citizen Kane's Xanadu' – and a fast and furious coastal drive, up to the mighty Redwoods.

Small town America. State 4 – Nevada. 'The Silver State'.

Small town America. State 4 – Nevada. 'The Silv...

Back twenty years to... Sunday, April 30th, 2006. Day 22. Casino culture, Cat-houses, and a lost ten hours on America’s loneliest road. A super Saturday night out in ‘Vegas with...

Small town America. State 4 – Nevada. 'The Silver State'.

Back twenty years to... Sunday, April 30th, 2006. Day 22. Casino culture, Cat-houses, and a lost ten hours on America’s loneliest road. A super Saturday night out in ‘Vegas with an old friend from back-home – and a drive across the iconic Hoover Dam.