Sad farewell

We just got word this evening that Fran Eickhoff, former owner of the late, great Route 66 Lounge in Cuba, Mo. -- sometimes referred to as "the Cheers of the Mother Road" -- passed away this afternoon. Fran was a charter member of Friends of the Mother Road and a longtime supporter of the Missouri … Continue reading Sad farewell

Old trucks inspire art

Artist Neil Hannum isn't inspired by waterfalls or sunsets. Instead, he likes old pickup trucks, especially ones with a bit of rust or a busted headlight. He shoots a photograph of the vehicle, paints a watercolor of it, and mounts it on a road sign or scraps of metal he picks up along the roadside. … Continue reading Old trucks inspire art

Devil’s Elbow Bridge wins cost-share grant

This is probably letting the cat out of the bag, but this excerpt in the Wayneville (Mo.) Daily Guide reports that Pulaski County has earned an $8,000 cost-share grant from the National Park Service's Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program to repair the Devil's Elbow Bridge: County Clerk Diana Linnenbringer presented copies of documents required for … Continue reading Devil’s Elbow Bridge wins cost-share grant

Blue view

Here's one in the "Views from the Road" video series. This one focuses on the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, N.M.