Tracy Staton of American Way magazine recently picked her 15 favorite vintage motels in the United States. Both Wigwam Motels on Route 66 -- the one in Holbrook, Ariz., and the one in Rialto, Calif. -- made the cut. I'm just disappointed this one didn't make the list. (Hat tip to Manoj Patel at the … Continue reading Magazine touts two Route 66 motels
Month: February 2006
Carthage courthouse may add Route 66 museum
The Carthage (Mo.) Press reports that Jasper County commissioners are considering adding a Route 66 museum in the south wing of the historic county courthouse. The story is here.
History Channel wants to help preserve history
The History Channel is launching a Save Our History grant program. In total, $250,000 worth of grants up to $10,000 each will be given historical organizations, schools, or youth groups that teach students their local history and get them involved in preservation. History museums, preservation groups, government agencies and other groups are eligible to apply. … Continue reading History Channel wants to help preserve history
Twilight Zone at the Summit Inn
Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog continues his Route 66 trip through the California desert. Included is Ace's link of the Summit Inn near Cajon Pass to "The Twilight Zone" television show. There also are plenty of nice photos of old neon signs in San Bernardino and Rialto.
Fat Man gives more details on his break
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com tells more about his hiatus from his walk across America. In short, he realizes he won't reach his weight-loss goal by simply walking. So he's taken a three-week break and has enlisted the help of a trainer to exercise more effectively. The details are on his Feb. 10 journal entry here … Continue reading Fat Man gives more details on his break
Draft of Illinois Route 66 bike trail developed
The Pontiac Daily Leader has a story about the proposed trail. But to view the whole map, go here for a nine-page Acrobat file. Looking over the maps, it looks like there are long stretches that hop around Route 66 and don't go on it, especially north. I'm sure it's for safety reasons it goes … Continue reading Draft of Illinois Route 66 bike trail developed
Indian crafts — fake or genuine?
Here's a good idea: The New Mexico Legislature is considering a certification stamp for arts and crafts made by American Indians in New Mexico, according to an AP story. A similar setup exists in Alaska. The stamp, it is hoped, would create a stronger market for the real stuff and devalue the fakes coming from … Continue reading Indian crafts — fake or genuine?
Pain Walker featured in Tucumcari newspaper
The Quay County Sun of Tucumcari, N.M., has a story about Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 to raise awareness for the National Pain Foundation. There's this interesting excerpt about his recent trek from Amarillo to Tucumcari: ... Kinch said one enlightened moment happened just last week, when he realized he was at … Continue reading Pain Walker featured in Tucumcari newspaper
Route 66 featured in Trains magazine
Elrond Lawrence was kind enough to let the Route 66 yahoogroup know that the March issue of Trains magazine is featuring Route 66 as its cover story. He says the article features early Route 66 crusader Angel Delgadillo; the town of Seligman, Ariz.; the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Ariz.; the Jackrabbit Trading Post; Cajon Pass … Continue reading Route 66 featured in Trains magazine
Sweet incentive
As we reported here a few days ago, Shellee Graham will make a presentation at the opening of her exhibit, "Return to Route 66: Photographs from the Mother Road" from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the rotunda of the Old Courthouse in St. Louis. There are other incentives to go, according to the St. … Continue reading Sweet incentive