Road Trip: Route 66 through Pulaski County, Missouri

Road Trip: Route 66 through Pulaski County, Missouri

Sandstone bluffs…Devil’s Elbow…W.H. Croaker. We’ve driven almost all of the Mother Road over the years. I can’t believe we missed exploring Route 66 through Pulaski County, Missouri, especially since we drive through Missouri often. When we finally made it to Pulaski County this summer, we followed the auto tour that the Pulaski County Tourism Bureau laid out in a brochure. The route is filled with natural beauty, remnants of Route 66 treasures, and one quirky road side attraction. Read more

Missouri Hick: A tasty barbecue restaurant on Route 66

Missouri Hick: A tasty barbecue restaurant on Route 66

Every time I eat at Missouri Hick Bar B Que I have to do a taste test of all six sauces.  The winner is always Sweet n Smoky, but I still have to try Original, Honey, Spicy Sweet, Spicy and Smoky anyway.  Not too much sauce, though.  I don’t want to drown out the wild cherry smoked flavor of the meats. Read more