In the footsteps of history: Trekking California’s ‘El Camino Real’

Long before the era of winding asphalt roads and cruising American cars, California's longest highway, U.S. Route 101, had another name: "El Camino Real" -- The Royal Road -- christened to honor the Spanish monarchs who financed expeditions to the region as they sought to expand their impressive empire. The post In the footsteps of history: Trekking California’s ‘El Camino Real’ first appeared on OSV News.