Darley Newman, host and executive producer of "Travels with Darley," will join the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway inaugural Mother Road Conference on Nov. 11 at Motorheads Bar & Grill in Springfield, Illinois, for a special preview screening of the series’ 100th episode, celebrating Illinois Route 66. Titled "Route 66: America’s Mother Road," the episode … Continue reading “Travels with Darley” host to attend inaugural Mother Road Conference
Rare, 1960s-era Futuro house coming soon to Atlanta, Illinois
The same people who run the American Giants Museum along Route 66 in Atlanta, Illinois, will soon welcome a new tourist attraction: a rare 1960s Futuro house. For the uninitiated, fiberglass Futuro homes were designed in Finland and resemble flying saucers. Only about 100 were produced, and it's believed that just 60 remain worldwide. New … Continue reading Rare, 1960s-era Futuro house coming soon to Atlanta, Illinois
Groundbreaking set for Nov. 7 for Kingman Route 66 Nature Trail
The public is invited to attend the official groundbreaking for the Kingman Route 66 Nature Trail on Nov. 7 in the parking lot at Third Street and Andy Devine Avenue (Route 66) in Kingman, Arizona. The event schedule includes: 3 p.m.: Hualapai ceremonial blessing of the earth, educational booths, education and vendor showcase 5 p.m.: … Continue reading Groundbreaking set for Nov. 7 for Kingman Route 66 Nature Trail
City of Marshfield finishes restoration of century-old gas station that once stood near Niangua
The City of Marshfield, Missouri, recently completed restoration of the Niangua Service Station, which first opened in 1925, shortly before U.S. 66 was certified. KOLR-TV reports that the station now stands along Hubble Drive, next to the Webster County Route 66 marker. "We were able to receive it and get it up here where it … Continue reading City of Marshfield finishes restoration of century-old gas station that once stood near Niangua
“Shark Tank” personality takes on the Big Texan’s 72-ounce steak challenge
Television personality Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, best known for the "Shark Tank" TV reality show, recently showed up at the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo to try the restaurant's famed 72-ounce steak dinner challenge. It's probably no surprise that O'Leary did not finish the steak dinner in an hour to get it for … Continue reading “Shark Tank” personality takes on the Big Texan’s 72-ounce steak challenge
City of Lebanon declares former Red Fox Motel unsafe
The City of Lebanon, Missouri, earlier this month declared the former Red Fox Motel unsafe after finding safety hazards in the wake of a stabbing there. The Laclede County Herald reported that police department inspectors found the hazards on Oct. 8. The inspection came after a stabbing at the property at 1431 W. Route 66 … Continue reading City of Lebanon declares former Red Fox Motel unsafe
PBS show takes a closer look at Rich Dinkela and his Shamrock Court motel
The PBS-TV show "American Lens," hosted by noted photographer Carol Highsmith, recently examined Roamin' Rich Dinkela and the Shamrock Court motel in Sullivan, Missouri, which he spent years restoring. Dinkela also acquired another Route 66 landmark: the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri. A description of the 10-minute segment: Route 66 represents the best of Americana to … Continue reading PBS show takes a closer look at Rich Dinkela and his Shamrock Court motel
Henry’s Rabbit Ranch grand reopening set for Oct. 25
The new owners of Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Illinois, have selected Oct. 25 as the grand reopening date for the Route 66 landmark. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the site at 1107 Historic Old Route 66. Among the activities that day: A children's Bunny Scavenger Hunt with a … Continue reading Henry’s Rabbit Ranch grand reopening set for Oct. 25
Owner of Tucumcari’s Motel Safari launches fundraising campaign to restore sign
Rich Havlik, owner of the historic Motel Safari in Tucumcari, New Mexico, this week launched a GoFundMe.com campaign to restore the Route 66 establishment's main sign. Havlik wrote what the campaign, with a goal of $5,500, seeks to do: Decades of exposure to the New Mexico sun, wind, and weather have taken their toll. High … Continue reading Owner of Tucumcari’s Motel Safari launches fundraising campaign to restore sign
Future of Gold Dome in Oklahoma City becomes cloudier after death of its former owner
Johnathan Russell, 54, the former owner of the historic Gold Dome building in Oklahoma City, died last week of heart failure. His death has added more confusion to an already-uncertain future of the Route 66 landmark. The Oklahoman newspaper reported on the tangled details: Russell bought the Gold Dome in 2015 as it was threatened … Continue reading Future of Gold Dome in Oklahoma City becomes cloudier after death of its former owner