Travel days are sometimes a bit monotonous, if the only roadway available to get from point A to point B is the interstate. Today’s drive, however, had an interesting stop. “The Thing“ is a roadside attraction that has been around since the 1960’s. It is hyped by large yellow billboards, on the I 10 interstate between El Paso, Texas and Tucson, Arizona. Some have estimated there are 247 billboards over about 200 miles. Each billboard teases the traveler with questions; The Thing? Wonder of the desert. The Thing? Mystery of Arizona. The Thing? Have you seen it. The Thing? Don’t miss it!
Last time we passed this way, I somehow resisted the urge to stop, but there was no escape the second time through! I won’t ruin the surprise, for fellow travelers passing this way, other than to say I hope the dimly lit photo I’ve included doesn’t discourage anyone else from solving this “mystery of Arizona” for themselves!
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