Route 66 Season Starts Now | Hello Kingman, Arizona

After months in the desert, it’s finally time… the Route 66 season officially begins. Today we leave Quartzsite behind and head north through Parker and Lake Havasu on the way to Kingman, Arizona — the first stop of this year’s Route 66 journey. Along the way we revisit familiar places, talk about travel plans for the season ahead, drive our first stretch of historic Route 66, and end the day with an overnight stay at the Desert Diamond Distillery. This summer, the goal is simple: slow down, explore more deeply, and see what surprises the road has waiting. 🗺️ Related videos mentioned in this episode: • We Left the Casino… and Found WWII History in Tiny-Town Arizona (Bouse!)    • We Left the Casino… and Found WWII History...   • New Spots in Quartzsite? We Checked Them Out    • New Spots in Quartzsite? We Checked Them Out   ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome Back | Route 66 Begins 00:01 Leaving Quartzsite for Kingman 03:07 Why I Stay 2–3 Weeks Behind Real Time 06:30 Passing Through Parker, Arizona 08:09 Christmas in Parker & Bouse History 09:15 Parker Dam Memories & Walmart Stop 11:53 Colorado River Views Toward Lake Havasu 14:16 Welcome to Lake Havasu 18:57 Walmart Stop, T-Mobile & Resupply 22:04 Heading to Kingman & Desert Diamond Distillery 26:36 First Route 66 Signs 29:30 Historic Route 66 Begins 33:02 Dust Bowl Reflections & Route 66 History 35:35 Arriving in Kingman 37:20 Kingman Route 66 Drive Through 41:00 Plans for Exploring Kingman 44:03 Water Stop Attempt 46:46 Leaving Town for the Distillery 49:16 Minimalism & Starting Over 51:22 Arriving at Desert Diamond Distillery 52:05 Distillery Dinner & End of Day One 53:12 Kit Welcome Home 53:56 First Day of Route 66 Wrap-Up 💡 Did you know there are free posts on Patreon (things like recipe cards and occasional updates), WHILE the deeper behind-the-scenes lives with the supporting members? Join me here →   / sally_forth   ☕ Want to buy me a coffee or support the journey? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sallyforth ❤️ Channel Members often get early access and other perks:    / @sally_forth   📬 Want to send mail? Sally Lawrence 101 Rainbow Dr #16599 Livingston, TX 77399 (Letters, postcards, flat mail, and heavier gifts are welcome — no perishables please.) 🌎 Follow along elsewhere: Facebook:   / sallyandkit   Instagram:   / sallyforth.us   Website: https://Sallyforth.us #Route66 #KingmanArizona #RVLife #HistoricRoute66 #FullTimeRVing #RoadTrip #ArizonaTravel #TravelVlog #RVLiving #SallyForth Follow along as I explore the RV life, boondocking spots, and quirky roadside history. #SallyForth #RVLiving #BoondockingTips #NomadLife #FullTimeRV #TravelTips #RVTips #PetFriendlyTravel #SoloSeniorRVLife #VanlifeCommunity #ExploreMore #AdventureAwaits Please consider using my Amazon Affiliate link whenever you order from Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you: https://amzn.to/3XERI5c Awesome Choices for RVers (some with discounts for you)... ⏵Starlink – One month free for you and me → https://www.starlink.com/residential?... ⏵Visible – $20 off for you and me → https://www.visible.com/get/?63PPC6Z ⏵Rakuten → https://www.rakuten.com/r/RAKUTE1211?... ⏵Get Notarized via a Mobile device → https://short.notarize.com/HrPoXN