Final auction of Roy Rogers Museum items is next week

The final items of memorabilia of the now-closed Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum will be auctioned April 9 in New Braunfels, Texas, according to a press release today. Roy Rogers, the long-acknowledged king of the Hollywood cowboys, and his co-starring wife Dale once operated their museum off Route 66 in Victorville, Calif. Amid declining … Continue reading Final auction of Roy Rogers Museum items is next week

From the trail of “End of the Trail”

Dan Rice of 66 to Cali on the Santa Monica Pier is traveling down Route 66 to the Midwest to promote his new book, "End of the Trail." Here's his interview yesterday with host Pat Campbell on KFAQ-AM in Tulsa. Rice mostly talks about his recovery from traumatic brain injury, but he also talks about … Continue reading From the trail of “End of the Trail”

California 66 museum volunteers nominated as “most inspiring”

Two volunteers at the California Route 66 Museum in Victorville, Calif., have been nominated as the 2011 Most Inspiring Women by the city's Daily Press newspaper. Charlotte “Chick” Kirk and Betty Halbe were nominated together, and apparently are such a strong combination, they have a nickname. Some may have never heard of a Chickanbetty, but … Continue reading California 66 museum volunteers nominated as “most inspiring”

Route 66 documentary to debut next month

Photojournalist Joe Frederick of Frederick Media spent much of last summer checking out businesses and its people along Route 66. That trip will culminate in the documentary film, "Life Along the Forgotten Highway," next month. Frederick recently appeared on a news show on NBC Philadelphia to talk about the film. A free screening is scheduled … Continue reading Route 66 documentary to debut next month

Uncle Sam helps continue cleanup of abandoned gas stations

An Arizona program that cleaned up underground gasoline storage tanks at abandoned gas stations along Route 66 might have ended because of state budget cuts. But the program is continuing because of federal stimulus funds, reported the AzJournal.com based in Winslow. The report came during a meeting by the Navajo County Board of Supervisors. Arizona … Continue reading Uncle Sam helps continue cleanup of abandoned gas stations

“Route 66” compilation

Here's a nicely edited video of the various versions of Bobby Troup's famous song, "Route 66," over the years by prominent artists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmGDbnjAcNY

Bob Waldmire’s old car acquired by Henry’s Rabbit Ranch

Rich Henry, owner of Henry's Rabbit Ranch on Route 66 in Staunton, Ill., recently acquired a 1967 Volkswagen station wagon once used by Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire, who died of cancer in December 2009. Henry says the car will be displayed on his property, where other large Route 66 memorabilia have found a home. … Continue reading Bob Waldmire’s old car acquired by Henry’s Rabbit Ranch

Magazine: Rod’s Steak House one of Arizona’s best

I'd heard a couple of weeks ago that Arizona Highways magazine in its April issue had chosen Rod's Steak House, a stalwart establishment in Williams, Ariz., since 1946, one of the 25 best restaurants in the state. The magazine, which I recently received in the mail, did more than just give Rod's a listing. Check … Continue reading Magazine: Rod’s Steak House one of Arizona’s best

Boots Motel back up for sale

The historic Boots Motel in Carthage, Mo., which nearly saw the wrecking ball after a developer bought it, is for sale for $225,000, according to a new listing by a Joplin-based real-estate company. Pro 100 Realtors is listing the property here. Jim Hunter of Pro 100 said in an e-mail: "I hope it can go … Continue reading Boots Motel back up for sale

Tucumcari Tonite

A slide show of the Route 66 town in eastern New Mexico.