Cozy Dog featured on Rand McNally guide

The Cozy Dog Drive-In restaurant, a landmark on Route 66 in Springfield, Ill., is listed as a "can't miss" stop in the Rand McNally Midwest Getaway Guide, published this month. According to the news release: Cozy Dog Drive In, locally owned and operated since 1946, has been a Route 66 attraction drawing travelers from around … Continue reading Cozy Dog featured on Rand McNally guide

Asleep at the Wheel not feeling drowsy

Last year, I had a YouTube video of Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel performing Bobby Troup's "Route 66." YouTube took it down some months ago, but a new one has been posted. Check it out:

Keep that bridge open

The historic bridge that takes an older alignment of Route 66 into Devil's Elbow, Mo., needs repairs. Without it, many residents of the town would have to drive miles out of their way. This sounds like a slamdunk for state road assistance. But the Waynesville (Mo.) Daily Guide says the county isn't taking chances: Pulaski … Continue reading Keep that bridge open