‘TU’s taking us over’

I've seen in a couple blogs in recent days that the Metro Diner, at 3001 E. 11th St., aka Route 66, in Tulsa, is set to close Sept. 29. The University of Tulsa wants the land it's on to build a new entrance. So I called Metro Diner owner Jim Rowenhorst to confirm. This is … Continue reading ‘TU’s taking us over’

Boots Motel’s future may look brighter

Rod Harsh at Route66TVonline.com has been in contact with Jim Woestman, the mayor of Carthage, Mo., in discussing ways to preserve the historic Boots Motel. Woestman is trying to persuade the City Council to take steps to keep it from eventually falling into the hands of new owners who would destroy it. E-mail Woestman at … Continue reading Boots Motel’s future may look brighter

Austin Sevens crew makes Santa Fe

The Santa Fe New Mexican ran into the British crew that's driving a half-dozen vintage Austin Sevens on old Route 66. The group is sponsored by the 750 Motor Club. To check out their adventures and itinerary, go surf over to their blog.

Rendezvous revs up

The Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino, Calif., starts tomorrow. Here's a preview story from the San Bernardino Sun. The Sun also has an excellent story about California's Route 66, complete with a photo-audio slideshow.

Lebanon library designated a Welcome Center

The Lebanon-Laclede County Library in Lebanon, Mo., has been designated by the Missouri Division of Tourism as a welcome center, the Springfield News-Leader reported. There are just six welcome centers in Missouri and three affiliates. The reason roadies should be interested is because the library also houses a Route 66 museum. It contains a fully … Continue reading Lebanon library designated a Welcome Center

Art gallery opens in Red Fork

For roadies who are unfamiliar with Red Fork, it is an old, working-class neighborhood on Route 66 in southwest Tulsa. The downtown area of Red Fork is basically across Southwest Boulevard, aka Route 66, from Ollie's Station. There is an antique stove company and a smattering of other businesses in downtown Red Fork. But there … Continue reading Art gallery opens in Red Fork

New issue of Route 66 Pulse is out

The second issue of the Route 66 Pulse newspaper is hitting newstands now. Go pick one up at your favorite Mother Road hangout, or you can peruse the stories online here. The cover story is Michael Wallis, the Route 66 author and voice of the Sheriff of Radiator Springs in "Cars."

Ike’s Chili House has reopened

Redforkhippie reported to me that while driving Tuesday night on Admiral Place, aka Route 66, in Tulsa, she noticed that the celebrated Ike's Chili House has reopened after a hiatus of several months. She said there was a prominent "Open" sign, and cars were parked all over the place in front of the restaurant, located … Continue reading Ike’s Chili House has reopened

Kicks for golfers

This article by Bradley S. Klein in Golfweek not only tells you where the courses are along the Mother Road in Arizona, but good places to eat and sleep, too. Even if you're not a duffer, the article contains plenty of ideas for the next time you visit the northern part of the Grand Canyon … Continue reading Kicks for golfers

Like Route 66ers caught in a maze

P_Bar Farms between Hydro and Weatherford on Oklahoma's old Route 66 sets up a maze in a corn field each fall. According to the Daily Oklahoman, a centennial edition of the maze has been created to recognize the state's 100th year in 2007. A photo of the special "Maize" can be seen on the farm's … Continue reading Like Route 66ers caught in a maze