As you drop down into Waynesville, be sure to watch the right side of the road (westbound) for a Frog Crossing sign, and just beyond it, a giant “frog” preparing to jump onto the highway. It’s actually a painted rock protruding from the hillside. Once you’ve paid homage to the frog, merge back into traffic and drive on into downtown Waynesville… … which has an interesting mural (only slightly damaged)… … that celebrates the town’s position on Route 66. Note: This trip was first published in 2008.