An explanation about the Spooklight?

Paul A. Roales has studied the tri-state phenomenon called Spooklight, or the Hornet Ghost Light, for decades. His conclusion: The light is caused by the headlights of cars from nearby Route 66. You can read about his findings here. Roales seems like he debunks the supernatural angle of the phenomenon pretty convincingly. (Hat tip to … Continue reading An explanation about the Spooklight?

A look at the Western Trail Trading Post

We've had the pleasure of talking to John Dunning several times at his Western Trail Trading Post in Oklahoma City. The antiques business, located on a more obscure alignment of Route 66 at 9100 N. Western Ave., has been around only five years, but he's a tireless champion of the Mother Road. The Daily Oklahoman … Continue reading A look at the Western Trail Trading Post

“Cars” DVD Web site is up

Although the "Cars" DVD won't hit the streets until Tuesday, Disney-Pixar already has a Web site about it online. The Web site is here. It looks a lot like the "Cars" movie site, except Disney-Pixar added a few more wrinkles, especially games. I can't wait to play the Tractor Tippin' game when it's up and … Continue reading “Cars” DVD Web site is up

More Spooklight encounters

John Ford, associate editor of the Neosho (Mo.) Daily News, writes a column called "Whirled Peas." In this week's column, he writes about his encounter a few years ago with the tri-state area's famous Spooklight that's a few miles off Route 66. Looking west, we saw a light in the trees where no light was … Continue reading More Spooklight encounters