Ray Hits 10,000 Miles!
Hastings to Des Moines — John Wayne's Birthplace & Porky's Diner
Day 34 — a milestone on the odometer, and some of the best stops of the entire trip.
10,000 miles. The ALL50 road trip hit its first major odometer milestone on Day 34.
The day's route took Ray east from Hastings, Nebraska into Iowa — and delivered three of the most memorable stops of the trip.
First: Marlene and Dennis's car collection in Greenfield, Iowa. Ray called it 'amazing' — a private collection of classic cars that would rival many museums. The kind of thing you stumble onto on a road trip and can't believe is real.
Second: John Wayne's birthplace in Winterset, Iowa. The Duke was born Marion Robert Morrison in Winterset on May 26, 1907. The small white house where he was born is now a museum.
Third: Porky's Diner in Des Moines — a car enthusiast gathering spot where Ray met fellow car fiends and showed off the ALL50 Z06.
Photos from the Day
The Day's Route
Marlene & Dennis's Car Collection — Greenfield, IA
A private car collection in Greenfield, Iowa that Ray described as 'amazing.' The kind of extraordinary private collection that exists all over America, hidden in plain sight, waiting to be discovered by road trippers.
John Wayne's Birthplace — Winterset, IA
The birthplace of John Wayne — born Marion Robert Morrison in Winterset, Iowa on May 26, 1907. The small white house where he was born is now a museum. Wayne went on to become one of the most iconic figures in American cinema.
Porky's Diner — Des Moines, IA
Porky's Diner in Des Moines — a car enthusiast gathering spot where Ray met fellow car fiends and showed off the ALL50 Z06. The kind of spontaneous community that forms around cars and road trips.