It's not a trick question. The Kansas Sampler Foundation is seeking nominations for the Eight Wonders of Kansas to help boost tourism interest. Marci Penner of the foundation offered the Joplin (Mo.) Globe a helpful suggestion: Penner said Cherokee County has other wondrous things that should be considered, including the 13 miles of Route 66 … Continue reading What are your eight wonders of Kansas?
Day: April 7, 2007
Small-town moments
Yet Another Small Town Moment, which wryly tells of a family's experiences since moving from Los Angeles to small-town Oklahoma, has long been one of my favorite blogs. Recently, OKDad and his family took a trip on Route 66 in western Oklahoma. Their experiences are recounted here: Spring Breakin' on Route 66 Spring Breakin' on … Continue reading Small-town moments
Arcadia’s mini-boom
This story by the Edmond (Okla.) Sun details all the recent business happenings going on in Arcadia, Okla., which is impressive because the Route 66 town doesn't even have 300 people -- yet. The Windmill Shops, a tastefully designed strip mall that includes a tag agency, insurance office, travel agency and tax-planning business. A hair … Continue reading Arcadia’s mini-boom
Walker seeks to stroll continent on historic trails
Detlev Henschel is walking across North America on foot, trying to take historic roads, if possible. Much of his journey will be on Route 66, reports the Desert Dispatch of Barstow, Calif. The journey started at the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, and will end in Newfoundland, Canada. The reason for their voyage, Henschel said, … Continue reading Walker seeks to stroll continent on historic trails
Meeting of the minds
Logan County (Ill.) Tourism director Geoff Ladd and Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project historian Carl Johnson joined forces on Thursday to try to find all of the obscure alignments of the Mother Road through Lincoln, Ill., reported the Lincoln Courier. Talk about a dynamic duo -- Ladd has already proved his worth in a short … Continue reading Meeting of the minds