I initially was reluctant to post this story from Waynesville, Mo. But this, especially the heartbreaking photo that accompanies the story, reminds us that historic Route 66 sometimes has become a road of anguish.
Month: October 2005
Rockin’ down the highway
The Wreckroom's blog has posted his thoughts about traveling down the Mother Road with his music-making family years ago, and he's added a list of cool tunes he'll be listening to on his way down the ol' highway again.
Old Route 66 bridge now sparkles at night
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, which was a part of Route 66 that connected north St. Louis with Madison, Ill., recently had lights installed so that it looks like "a string of pearls" at night from nearby Interstate 270. The bridge, which is not open for vehicular traffic but for cyclists and runners, will … Continue reading Old Route 66 bridge now sparkles at night
From across the pond …
... a South African newspaper weighs in about Route 66. Read about it here.
Running for Route 66
Well, that title isn't exactly right. Emily Priddy of Tulsa, who is eastern vice president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, is running for herself first. She challenged herself to run a 26.2-mile marathon, and she's on her way. If Route 66 can benefit from her efforts, all the better.Emily didn't start running regularly until … Continue reading Running for Route 66
Holbrook, Ariz., will restore its historic depot
The Holbrook Tribune-News has the story, with pictures at the bottom of the page. Even the grafitti on the walls is historic.
More good news on El Vado Motel
I received this e-mail this afternoon from Michael Taylor of the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program. Here is an excerpt that should explain things nicely: I just spoke with Ed Boles, Preservation Planner for the City of Albuquerque, regarding the status of El Vado. Ed, and others on the city staff, have been working diligently … Continue reading More good news on El Vado Motel
Sneak peeks at Pixar’s “Cars”
An event that's widely anticipated by Route 66 fans is the release of Pixar Studios' "Cars" on June 9, 2006. Because the animated film is based on Route 66, it could bring more publicity -- and travelers -- to the Mother Road than any event since the original publication of the Michael Wallis best-selling "Route … Continue reading Sneak peeks at Pixar’s “Cars”
Wayne Hancock coming to Tulsa
For Route 66 fans who like their music to sound like it was recorded before rock started to roll, the Mercury Lounge in Tulsa on Halloween Night promises a treat. That's when Wayne "The Train" Hancock will get the juke joint jumpin' as he begins a tour through the Midwest. For those who haven't heard … Continue reading Wayne Hancock coming to Tulsa
Don’t camp near a wind farm in late October
Steve Vaught, the formerly 400-pound man who is walking across Route 66 and the rest of America to lose weight, found this out. Vaught camped outdoors near the wind farms of Weatherford, Okla., during the night of a freeze warning. Here is his journal piece that explains how he handled it (you have to scroll … Continue reading Don’t camp near a wind farm in late October