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 As part of my photography project on US Route 89, I have opened a new website for travelers on the highway. Here is what you can do:
Plan a Road Trip: The Road Trip Guides provide general information about the history, geography and culture to be found along highway 89. There are also specific guides for each segment of approximately 100 miles with a map and list all of the towns, public lands, historic places and natural landmarks. You will also find Pop-Up Galleries of photographs and stories about interesting people and places to visit.
Share Your Stories: Have you got a photo and story about a place on US Route 89 that you would like to share with fellow road trippers? Now you can. Go to Share Your Stories where you can sign up as a contributor. Then select the Road Trip Guide for your story, enter your comments and upload a picture. A link to your story will appear at the bottom of the road trip guide. You can also create a profile with information about yourself and a picture if you like.
What’s New: Stay up-to-date on new photos, stories and interesting stuff on US Route 89 by checking in on a regular basis. Sign up for the email newsletter, Along 89. Support the website and James Cowlin’s photography project by becoming a member of the US Route 89 Appreciation Society. Check out the Project Sponsors whose participation is making all this possible.
Coming Soon: Our online store with all things 89 from notecards and fine art prints to hats and t-shirts.
US Route 89 Appreciation Society
Highway 89 Highlights
How to Join the US Route 89 Appreciation Society
Fine Art Print Collector's Portfolio
How to Become a Corporate Sponsor
Recent Trips Down Route 89
US Route 89 from Desert to Glacier: A Photographic Exploration of the Geography, History & Culture Along the West’s Most Western Highway
Photographer James Cowlin has begun work on a traveling exhibition and large-format book of photographs of the landscapes along US Route 89. A traveler’s field guide is also planned that will connect the geography and history of the West to places along the road. The project is scheduled for completion by the fall of 2009.
- Sightseeing & Recreation: 7 National Parks, 13 National Monuments, 1 National Recreation Area, 14 National Forests, 22 National Wilderness Areas, 20 State Parks & Historic Sites attracting over 16 million visitors annually.
- Connects Mexico and Canada through 5 states: Arizona, Utah, a corner of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana.
- Passes through three major metropolitan areas—Tucson, Phoenix and Salt Lake City—as well as numerous smaller cities and towns. The total population along the road is approximately 5 million.
- Traverses all of the geographic provinces of the interior West from the Basin & Range to the Colorado Plateau, across the Rocky Mountains and into the Great Plains.
- Presents numerous opportunities to learn about the history of the West from the coming of native peoples to Spanish exploration, the Westward expansion of the United States, Mormon settlement and the growth of modern cities.
Click here to view and download the official US Route 89 Map in pdf format.
Click here for a Brief History of US Route 89 in pdf format.
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 Individuals:
If the thought of exploring 89 has you fired up and ready to pack a bag and hit the road, then the US Route 89 Appreciation Society is for you. Sign up now and receive an offical membership certificate and button. You can also opt-in to the monthly e-mail newsletter to keep up-to-date on interesting sites to see and coming events to attend.
General Member: $5
Benefits:
• Membership Certificate
• Membership Badge
• Email Newsletter
• Invitations to all project events
Supporting Member: $100
Benefits:
• All of the General Member Benefits
• Fine Art Notecards: 12 card package each year for 3 years plus one set at time of joining
• Member’s discount on all publications of James Cowlin’s US Route 89 project
Businesses & Civic Organizations:
If you own a business or run a civic organization along US Route 89, you are invited to become a Business Member of the Appreciation Society.
General Business Member $500
Benefits:
• Framed Membership Certificate
• Membership Badge or Magnet
• Email Newsletter
• Invitations to all project events
• Listing in all publications and on the Society website
• One copy of James Cowlin’s US Route 89 photography book & traveler’s field guide
Cultural Organizations:
A vital part of the US Route 89 project is helping travelers and dwellers learn about our Western history and culture. Cultural organizations are invited to join the Society at a special rate just for non-profits. Your organization will be featured in all publications and on the Society website. The Society will also list your events in the monthly email newsletter and in the calender on the website.
Non-Profit Cultural Organization Member–501(c)3: $250
Benefits:
• All of the General Business Member benefits
• Enhanced listing in all publications and on the Society website
Click here to view and download theMembership Application in pdf format.
As the project progress, James Cowlin will be selecting photographs to include in a limited-edition portfolio for fine art collectors. The prints will be made by the photographer on fine art paper with pigment inks. These prints will meet the highest artistic and archival standards achievable today. The image sizes will range from 12x12 inches to 12x18 inches depending on the most appropriate cropping for the photograph. Panoramic images will be printed to 6x18 inches. Each print will be mounted and matted to 20x24 inches. Click here to view and download information on subscribing to the US Route 89 Fine Art Portfolio in pdf format.
Corporate Sponsorship
A limited number of partnerships are available for corporations and firms wishing to show support for travelers, dwellers, businesses and cultural organizations along US Route 89. Venture Partners will recieve special recognition in all printed and electronic publications and on the website. They will also be able to select a portfolio of photographic prints to exhibit in the company offices. Click here to view and download a detailed description of the benefits of being a Corporate Sponsor.
Recent Trips Down Route 89
 Wickenburg, Arizona, was founded on the banks of the Hassayampa River in 1863 following the discovery of gold and establishment of the Vulture Mine nearby. Downtown Wickenburg is graced with a number of historic buildings. Stop by the Camber of Commerce located in the restored Santa Fe Railroad Depot and pick up the walking tour brochure. Then enjoy a leasurely stroll back to early 20th century history. Click here for Wickenburg Historic Buildings gallery (opens in new window).
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