I'm not quite sure how, but Route 66 News was nominated for Best Writing in the 2006 Okie Blog Awards. (And, no, I can't nominate myself.) I'm flattered. However, I'm fairly certain I'll be crushed, like an armadillo that's strayed too far into the middle of the Mother Road, by Charles G. Hill's Dustbury. He's … Continue reading How did that happen?
Month: September 2006
Hit the road with American Road’s Web site
As the weather cools and leaves on the trees are about to turn colors, American Road magazine put out a press release reminding people of their recently redesigned Web site. I can vouch for the magazine; it is a good resource of two-lane attractions.
A victory for retro
As Example A of how hot retro styling is in America and around the world, the Chrysler PT Cruiser is celebrating the production and sale of its 1 millionth car since its start in 2000, according to DueMotori.com of Italy. Not only does it look cool, but its gas mileage is decent, and its reliability … Continue reading A victory for retro
Preview of Route 66 Days
The Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader has a preview story and pretty much all the details about the Route 66 Days festival this coming Saturday in Strafford.
A note of thanks
If the material on Route 66 News seems a bit sparse or somewhat disorganized in recent days, there's a good reason. I was out of town the entire weekend, and any use I had of a computer was sporadic. Projects that would have required more of my time were shoved to the back burner. The … Continue reading A note of thanks
A close encounter with Bonnie & Clyde
Columnist Hank Billings of the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader passed on the tale of a reader's chance meeting with outlaws Bonnie & Clyde on Route 66. It's a good story.
Cleaning up old Route 66
This report from the Arizona Republic does a good job of why it's important the old, abandoned gas stations are being cleaned up along old Route 66, especially in a stretch between Holbrook and Winslow. The Department of Environmental Quality program is sparking new interest in development along the Mother Road. Before, no one was willing to … Continue reading Cleaning up old Route 66
Eisler Bros. store gets the Hollywood treatment
Scott Nelson and his Eisler Bros. Store on old Route 66 in Riverton, Kan., has seen some interesting visitors in the past few years. The people of Pixar Animation Studios made several visits at the store while researching Route 66 for their "Cars" movie. More tidbits about Pixar and the movie can be read in … Continue reading Eisler Bros. store gets the Hollywood treatment
Interstates hit a wall
The 50th anniversary of the U.S. interstate highway systems has been observed for a few months now. However, I've found that most media accounts of the interstate's history, impact and future have been shallow. Until now. Patrick May of the San Jose Mercury-News published a remarkably comprehensive report about the interstates' impact on California. Naturally, … Continue reading Interstates hit a wall
Pretty petrified
The Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is celebrating its centennial this year. The Arizona Republic has a story about the park's history and its magnificent scenery.