In every generation and in every species, a star is born. And for one lucky family living along famed ROUTE 66 in Staunton Il. that celebrity came in the unlikely form of a rabbit named Montana. Montana, who passed away June 26, 2008 had been dazzling guests at Henry's Rabbit Ranch for more than 7 years. In October of 2005 I became one of her fans when she 'autographed' my ROUTE 66 brochure. That first autograph inspired me to continue to gather signatures from other folks, both famous and undiscovered, along America's Road. Apparently Montana inspired others as well since there was an effort to have her run for PRESIDENT. She even had her own bumper sticker and Web Site.
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So if you’re in the mood for some good times along the MOTHER ROAD, then Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Illinois is a “must see“. And if rabbits are your particular passion then Rich and Linda Henry have created your HUTCH ON EARTH. They have both types. The hopping kind and the VW kind!
Henry's Rabbit Ranch is Rich Henry's labor of love. About ten years ago Rich and Linda took a trip to California on ROUTE 66 and noticed the lack of visitor centers. When Rich got back home to Staunton he decided to do something about that and built this visitor center. Times have changed and ROUTE 66 is seeing a rebirth all along the highway, and Henry's Rabbit Ranch was at the forefront of this movement. It is their contribution to America's Main Street.
Henry's Rabbit Ranch celebrates THE MOTHER ROAD and the people along the highway with it's emporium of highway and trucking memorabilia that includes a collection of Campbell's "HUMPIN' TO PLEASE" trailers next to a replica of a vintage gas station. Henry's Rabbit Ranch Station and Visitor's Center looks like a real old classic filling station once found all along Route 66.
Rich and Linda Henry are ROUTE 66 authorities who enjoy sharing their memories of the MOTHER ROAD with visitors from all over the world. They both grew up in the shadow of the celebrated highway. In fact both of their fathers are in the Illinois Hall of Fame in McLean, Illinois.
As you wander about the grounds of the RABBIT RANCH you won’t have any trouble finding this MICRO. It has been placed with the permission of the owners with the understanding that caching will be limited to DAYLIGHT HOURS.
Congratulations to lobocs for being FTF.
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