This photo is one of many you'll find at the Mice Chat website, where dozens of amazing photos have been posted showing how Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., has been decorated for the Christmas season. That includes Cars Land, where each area is decked out in automotive themes and reflecting the characters from "Cars." I highly … Continue reading Cars Land decked for the holidays
Month: November 2012
Newest issue of “66 The Mother Road”
Here's the newest issue of the online magazine "66 The Mother Road." This is the one with the Christmas painting of a scene over the Route 66 town of Cuba, Mo. Open publication - Free publishing Thanks to a relatively new plug-in, I'm able to embed Issuu publications, such as this one.
Take the high road into Arizona
This episode of "Highroads with Dan Davis," produced by AAA, delves into Route 66 in northern Arizona, including La Posada, the town of Winslow, and Joe & Aggie's in Holbrook, and others. AZPHXs3-003 ROUTE 66 for vimeo from AAA Highroads on Vimeo. The video is about 27 minutes long, but interspersed with public-service announcements and … Continue reading Take the high road into Arizona
“Lincoln” at the Lincoln in Lincoln
https://youtu.be/lhPDSzdF0KA Talk about a triple play -- the upcoming Steven Spielberg film "Lincoln" will premiere Friday at the historic Lincoln Theatre in the Route 66 town of Lincoln, Ill. One of the characters in the movie is Robert Latham (played by John Hawkes), who was the original developer of the town of Lincoln, worked with … Continue reading “Lincoln” at the Lincoln in Lincoln
Route 66 cycling map expected by late 2014
A news release Thursday about the Adventure Cycling Association's fiscal year contained this tidbit that will interest cyclists and Route 66 businesses alike: Research for Adventure Cycling's next long-distance route, Bicycle Route 66, was finished this year as well. The complete route will be approximately 2,500 miles, with maps will be available in late 2014. The group announced … Continue reading Route 66 cycling map expected by late 2014
So what’s going on with Route 66 in Tulsa?
A story in the Tulsa World on Thursday provided an update on the fledgling Route 66 Task Force and other Route 66-related projects in the city. The report contained interesting tidbits, including the status of the long-in-coming Route 66 Experience museum near the Arkansas River: The major Route 66 project - an interpretive center at … Continue reading So what’s going on with Route 66 in Tulsa?
Anonymous benefactor eases Santa Rosa’s fiscal crisis
An anonymous donor has given payments totaling more than $600,000 to ease the unexpected financial crisis that beset the Route 66 town of Santa Rosa, N.M., according to the current print edition of the Guadalupe County Communicator. Earlier this summer, an unidentified business was awarded a $1.4 million refund of its gross receipts tax funds. … Continue reading Anonymous benefactor eases Santa Rosa’s fiscal crisis
Luna Lodge renovations are nearly finished
Renovations on the historic Luna Lodge in Albuquerque are nearly finished, and tenants will move in shortly after Thanksgiving, reported the New Mexico Business Weekly. The Route 66 motel at 9119 Central Ave. is being transformed into low-cost housing by NewLife Homes. The 1950s-era motel has been converted to 14 apartments and a new 16-unit wing has … Continue reading Luna Lodge renovations are nearly finished
Rock soon will go on the block
Owner Dawn Welch says she is putting up for sale the Rock Cafe, a Route 66 landmark in Stroud, Okla. Welch, 43, who has owned the restaurant since 1993, will sign papers Friday with commercial real-estate firm Herndon & Kelley that will officially put the business on the market. The asking price of $300,000 will … Continue reading Rock soon will go on the block
Meteor City Trading Post’s final business day is Dec. 23
Meteor City Trading Post, located off old Route 66 west of Winslow, Ariz., announced today on its Facebook page its final day of business will be Dec. 23. The message read: AS much as it saddens me I have to say our last day open will be December 23,2012 its been a wonderful ride..... met … Continue reading Meteor City Trading Post’s final business day is Dec. 23