Behind Every Exit
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Journey through the hidden history and fascinating lore of American highway exits. Each exit has a story waiting to be told.
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I-17 Exit 259, Blood Basin Road, Yavapai County, AZ
Blood Basin on I-17: The Arizona Exit Name Steeped in History and Mystery
Hidden within the rugged highlands of Arizona, just off Interstate 17, lies an exit that bears a name both vivid and chilling—Blood Basin. To the casual traveler, it may evoke little more than curiosity or a shudder at the stark imagery. But behind this ominous name is a story soaked in conflict, su…
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Every highway exit has a name, and every name has a reason. Exit Lore digs into the real history, half-forgotten legends, and small-town stories behind the off-ramps you drive past without a second thought — starting with the roads of Arizona and branching out from there.
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