Father-daughter Route 66 documentary to be honored at film festival

Longtime readers may remember Amber McKenzie, who was producing a documentary about a Route 66 journey that she and her father took together in June 2011. The film was titled "Father, Daughter, Mother Road." On Wednesday evening, McKenzie delivered some fresh news about the film via email:  It has been selected by the Honolulu Film … Continue reading Father-daughter Route 66 documentary to be honored at film festival

Midewin Tallgrass Prairie may reintroduce buffalo

The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, located off Route 66 near Chicago, may reintroduce native bison there as early as December, reported the United States Department of Agriculture blog. The blog said the park may bring in 20 to 30 of the buffalo, which once roamed the Plains by the millions less than two centuries ago. … Continue reading Midewin Tallgrass Prairie may reintroduce buffalo

1927 locomotive will steam into San Bernardino

A former Santa Fe Railroad steam locomotive, Engine No. 3751, dating to 1927 will make a rare appearance in the Route 66 town of San Bernardino, Calif., during San Bernardino Railroad Days on April 27-28. According to a news release from "Route 66 Railway" author Elrond Lawrence: The steam special will be operated from Los … Continue reading 1927 locomotive will steam into San Bernardino