So writes the blogger The King of Today. When he touched down in the Duke City via airplane, he wasn't impressed. But the Nob Hill neighborhood converted him. He now says that "Albuquerque, NM, is my new girlfriend." King also has a nice slide show of pictures from his visit.
Day: March 2, 2006
Missouri town OKs scenic byway participation
The Route 66 town of St. Robert, Mo., recently approved its participation in the National Scenic Byways Program, according to the Pulaski County Democrat. The city plans to apply for a $1.3 million grant. The city would use the funds to install a Trail of Tears Interpretive site and fitness trail, working with the National … Continue reading Missouri town OKs scenic byway participation
Michael Wallis is writing a Lincoln Highway book
This isn't about Route 66, but it should interest roadies. Michael Wallis, author of the best-selling "Route 66: The Mother Road," is writing a book about America's first trancontinental road, the Lincoln Highway. Right now, Wallis is motoring down the Lincoln Highway with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Michael Williamson, who's supplying the photos for the book, … Continue reading Michael Wallis is writing a Lincoln Highway book