It's not out of the woods yet, but the long-moribund Route 66 town of Galena, Kan., is looking more prosperous these days. The Joplin Globe newspaper, based in nearby Joplin, Mo., published a long story about the town's comeback. The whole thing is worth reading, but I'll highlight what has happened in Galena in recent … Continue reading Galena’s remarkable comeback story
Day: June 3, 2013
Documentary about Volkswagens finally is finished
It was six years ago when we last checked with Dave Torstenson and his fascination with vintage Volkwagen minibuses, the VW community, and a fitful attempt to drive a 1972 minibus from Tulsa to Los Angeles on Route 66 while being filmed by a documentary crew. The film by Ryan Steven Green, "Circle the Wagen," finally will premiere … Continue reading Documentary about Volkswagens finally is finished