About seven years ago (goodness, has it been that long?), writer Tim Steil and photographer Jim Luning drove the Mother Road to research and gather material for their terrific book, "Route 66." Along the way, Steil e-mailed his musings and experiences every night to friends and the Route 66 e-group, now part of Yahoo! I'm … Continue reading Route 66 journal returns to the Web
Day: May 21, 2006
“Cars” site update
The "Cars" movie Web site has added new wrinkles, including a "Visit Radiator Springs" page that Route 66 roadies should enjoy. There's a Road Journal in which you can read of other readers' favorite road trips and write your own. There's also a Snapshot Gallery in which you can submit your favorite vacation photos and … Continue reading “Cars” site update
Throw a “Cars” birthday party for your kids
AmazingMoms.com has a lot of clever ideas for parents to throw a birthday party using a lot of ideas from the upcoming "Cars" movie. Check it out.
Big blowout set for Route 66 Blowout
The Sapulpa (Okla.) Daily Herald has details about the annual Route 66 Blowout, which takes place June 3 and is expected to draw 15,000 to 20,000 people. If you've got a classic car in your garage, bring it.
Gallup tavern named one of the best
The 49er Lounge, which is housed in the historic El Rancho Hotel on Route 66 in Gallup, N.M., was named by Esquire magazine as one of the "Best in America," according to the Gallup Independent. The magazine listed 50 taverns from across the country. Here's Esquire's listing for the 49er: Back when westerns were box-office … Continue reading Gallup tavern named one of the best
Grants unveils Vietnam veterans memorial
The Route 66 town of Grants, N.M., unveiled a new, privately funded Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Friendship Park on the city's west side, according to the Gallup Independent. Grants saw five of its soldiers die in Vietnam. About 600 people attended the ceremony, including Gov. Bill Richardson and 250 motorcyclists on their Run for the … Continue reading Grants unveils Vietnam veterans memorial
A closer look at Albuquerque
USA Today takes a gander at Albuquerque and finds, despite an inferiority complex to Santa Fe, that it's a growing, vibrant, cool city. I agree with the assessment. Expect a big influx of new residents at the Duke City in the next few decades.
Who cares about the price of gas?
The Victorville (Calif.) Daily Press has a story about how the rising price of gasoline is having a negative impact on business along Interstate 15, which replaced Route 66 through much of Southern California as a major artery. However: The California Route 66 Museum on D Street has not seen a change in visitorship, said … Continue reading Who cares about the price of gas?