Images by kenne
Driving old Route 66 in the foothills of the Black Mountains near Oatman, Arizona, we noticed one of the ever-present Creosote bushes along the edge of the highway was decorated. Figuring this had to be a photo opt, I stopped to capture the moment.
Continuing our drive to Oatman, we saw another decorated Creosote bush: then another and another. I have since learn that this is a Christmas tradition — children decorating the bushes along Route 66 outside of Oatman.
kenne
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Great pictures of a nice and unique tradition!
It was a nice surprise we were not expecting on the old route 66.
What a great local Christmas tradition. Had never heard of that before. Thanks!
How funny! I think next year I’ll decorate some of my creosote bushes…just for the bunnies in the backyard.
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