Tornadoes cause damage in Oklahoma Route 66 towns

Powerful twisters on Sunday afternoon danced around the Route 66 corridor between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and damaged homes in Wellston and Edmond, reported The Oklahoman newspaper and other media outlets. As of Sunday evening, there were no reports of injuries or fatalities. The Oklahoman posted this video from Edmond: Tornadoes also were reported near … Continue reading Tornadoes cause damage in Oklahoma Route 66 towns

The story behind Albuquerque’s big aluminum yucca

A huge aluminum yucca sculpture, appropriately titled "Aluminum Yucca," in the east mountains of Albuquerque along Interstate 40 and old Route 66 recently marked its 10th year of existence, reported the Albuquerque Journal. The 22-foot-tall artwork stands out no matter when you see it. Its shape and polished metal amid the mountain rocks capture eyes … Continue reading The story behind Albuquerque’s big aluminum yucca

A happy ending at Cadillac Ranch

We've seen a lot of bad and even unsavory news about Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo, Texas, in recent months -- mainly because of the many legal troubles of the art installation's longtime proprietor, Stanley Marsh 3. But this video reminds us that Cadillac Ranch remains a roadside attraction of levity ... and even poignancy. The … Continue reading A happy ending at Cadillac Ranch