New version of “EZ 66 Guide” is out

Route 66 artist and researcher Jerry McClanahan has just released a revised version of his acclaimed "EZ 66 Guide for Travelers," published by the National Historic Route 66 Federation. It's $15.95 in a handy spiral-bound form, with $4.95 priority shipping. McClanahan keyed me in about the book's revisions: Despite a change in cover color, it’s … Continue reading New version of “EZ 66 Guide” is out

Windmill blades back up on The Mill

Members of the Illinois Route 66 Association on Saturday put the recently restored windmill blades back on The Mill in Lincoln, according to the Lincoln Courier. The once-dilapidated Route 66 restaurant is in the middle of an ongoing restoration. Once finished, it will be a Route 66 visitors center. Here are some photos from Saturday, … Continue reading Windmill blades back up on The Mill

Branding of Kingman — a response

On Tuesday, I linked to a story in the Kingman (Ariz.) Daily Miner, in which a city councilwoman questioned whether there is enough interest in Route 66 by young parents and their children to use the Mother Road for tourism purposes. I responded that the dynamic has changed since the release of the Disney/Pixar "Cars" … Continue reading Branding of Kingman — a response