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The article features the State of Jefferson Scenic Byway, a108 miles road that begins in Yreka, California to O'Brien, Oregon. The State of Jefferson is considered as the 49th U.S. state which was formed because of its rebellion against the states of California and Oregon. The state was promoted by Gilbert Elledy Gable, Mayor of Port Orford, Oregon. Yreka was designated as the temporary state capital of Jefferson. The name of the state was adopted in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president.

The article focuses on the Giant Orange public installation by California entrepreneur Frank E. Pohl. The first Giant Orange was installed at Tracy, California in 1926 and after that, California towns likeTulare, Madera and Roseville started receiving their Giant Oranges, too. Joe's Giant Orange Café near Redding, California is regarded as the best preserved Giant Orange in the Golden State.

The article focuses on the bridges, infrastructures and attractions along U.S. Highway 99. The highway stretches from Blaine, Washington to Calexico, California. In the canyon and mountain landscape of the Sacramento River, there are many streams necessitating the construction of bridges on the highway. The other historic structures along the highway such as the Shasta Dam and the Pollock Bridge are also presented.

The article features the Rainbow Ballroom, a historic building on U.S. Highway 99 in Fresno, California. The Rainbow Natatorium opened in 1918 when indoor swimming was popular. When the natatorium suffered a fire, repairs were made and the pool was covered with a dance floor which gave rise to the Rainbow Ballroom. The author shares that the ballroom reached its peak during the post-World War II Big Band area with acts such as Janis Joplin and Fleetwood Mac performing.

Presents letters to the editor referencing to articles and topics discussed in previous issues. Change in the name of the road US 666; Experiences in automobile traveling in the U.S.; Information on the Hole-in-the-Rock road in Utah.