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 Montana, a description of the State and one picture of a small town mainstreet with 'Big Sky' and one showing a small movie theatre.

Small town America. State 10 Montana. 'The Trea...

Montana, the 'Treasure State.' From its stunning landscapes to vivid experiences in Browning, this blog post captures the essence of local life and culture. Explore the history, the sky, and...

Small town America. State 10 Montana. 'The Treasure State'.

Montana, the 'Treasure State.' From its stunning landscapes to vivid experiences in Browning, this blog post captures the essence of local life and culture. Explore the history, the sky, and the heart of Montana as it unfolds through personal stories.

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.