Tattoo Man

KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City did a story about Ron "Tattoo Man" Jones, who has more than 66 tattoos on his body. All but one depicts landmarks on the Mother Road. You can view the video here.

How to fry an egg on a sidewalk

The little western Arizona town of Oatman is scheduled to hold its annual Sidewalk Egg Fry on July 4. The Mohave Daily News notes that the event is always on July 4, no matter on what day it falls. Fred Eck of the local chamber provided some tips to those who may be competing: “Get … Continue reading How to fry an egg on a sidewalk

TV station touts Joliet’s Route 66 connection

The city of Joliet, Ill.'s fairly recent embrace of Route 66 has paid off again. This time, WLS-TV, the big ABC affiliate in Chicago, has featured it as one of its "one tank trips" for local tourists. Check it out. It's smart marketing. While the price of gas goes higher, Joliet is drawing visitors from … Continue reading TV station touts Joliet’s Route 66 connection