The famous Blue Whale of Catoosa, Oklahoma, a Mom & Pop operation that is just classic Route 66. Built in the early 1970's by Mr. Hugh Davis as a gift to his wife, the site quickly became the old swimmin' hole for local Catoosians. It was open to the public for a time with lifeguards and everything, but closed down for a stretch with the grounds and fish falling into disrepair. The site was later restored with the help of local volunteers, following a pattern we see a lot of on 66. The old blue fish is in top condition today, and is a must stop for all 66ers.
I went a little overboard photo wise at the site, capturing the huge maw, the belly of the beast, the slide, the deck, and the nearby dock. But any real 66er will tell you that a half dozen pictures of the old Blue Whale is not over doing it. Log Book: 716 miles motored on old 66.
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