Hampton Inns wins Preserve America honor

Jim Conkle of the California Route 66 Preservation Foundation reports that both he and Hampton Inns were nominated for the Preserve America Presidential Award. Conkle found out yesterday that Hampton Inns won, so he in essence also won because he was a humongous part of the Hampton Inns Route 66 Caravan a few years ago … Continue reading Hampton Inns wins Preserve America honor

Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan is now online

I reported on this plan here and here a few months ago when I had a hard copy of it. But now it's on Tulsa County's Vision 2025 site for your perusal. Route 66 Master Plan home page Route 66 Master Plan, Part 1  Route 66 Master Plan, Part 2 Route 66 Master Plan, Part … Continue reading Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan is now online

Fat Man has fewer than 300 miles remaining

Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com is enjoying springlike weather in Pennsylvania and has fewer than 300 miles to go in his cross-country trek, according to his April 26 journal entry (near the bottom of the page).  Also, if anyone wants to join Steve's walk into New York City, e-mail him at steve@thefatmanwalking.com to let him know.

Another attraction coming for Route 66 rail fans

The central New Mexico region is preparing to open a commuter rail line called the Rail Runner that eventually will connect the Duke City to Santa Fe. Considering that Albuquerque has the region's only major airport and considering Santa Fe is filled with tourism attractions, it sounds like this is a terrific alternative to driving … Continue reading Another attraction coming for Route 66 rail fans