At least one local teen has 'fessed up to starting a fire that damaged a BNSF railroad bridge just east of La Posada in Winslow, Ariz., reports the Winslow Daily Mail. Repair workers had the bridge shored up enough that train traffic resumed within a day.
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
End of era at Totem Pole Trading Post (UPDATED)
The Totem Pole Trading Post on Route 66 just west of Rolla, Mo., isn't going to close. But new ownership is taking over Friday afternoon, and the name -- which has been there since 1933 -- won't stay, according to the Rolla Daily News. According to this Rolla Chamber of Commerce release, Jones did not … Continue reading End of era at Totem Pole Trading Post (UPDATED)
Photographer’s exhibit in Kingman
Michael Campanelli's well-traveled collection of more than 150 photographs from Route 66 has made its way to the Mother Road city of Kingman, Ariz., according to the Kingman Daily Miner. The exhibit will be at the Mohave Museum of History and Arts through June 10.
Severe storms strike Texas Panhandle
According to the Amarillo Globe-News: [T]hree tractor-trailers were tangled together when what is believed to be a tornado crossed Interstate 40 between Groom and McLean. According to DPS, there were two injuries out of one of the trucks, one with serious injuries and the other with critical injuries. The westbound lane was closed. At least … Continue reading Severe storms strike Texas Panhandle
A whole lotta shakin’
The Alibi, an alternative newspaper in Albuquerque, examines a Duke City issue that likely hasn't occurred to many people -- the area is prone to earthquakes and volcanoes. Route 66 travelers are at least vaguely aware about earthquakes when they travel Southern California. In fact, portions of the San Andreas Fault can be seen from … Continue reading A whole lotta shakin’
Grand Canyon Skywalk opens
The much-ballyhooed Grand Canyon Skywalk opened to the public Wednesday. Lines were long, and more than 700 people strolled on the Skywalk in the first two hours. Here's a report by KVOA-TV in Tuscon, Ariz., including video. Here's a report from the Arizona Republic. Here's a recent CNN video about the pros and cons of … Continue reading Grand Canyon Skywalk opens
Randy’s of Wildorado is moving
A reader tipped me off that the fine-dining restaurant on Route 66 in Wildorado, Texas, is moving to nearby downtown Amarillo. Sure enough, Randy's Web site says the restaurant closed its Wildorado location on Feb. 17 and is moving into the historic Paramount Building at 817 S. Polk, about two blocks south of Route 66. … Continue reading Randy’s of Wildorado is moving
Grand Canyon Skywalk opens tomorrow
The Grand Canyon Skywalk opens to the public at 10 a.m. local time tomorrow, reports KVBC-TV in Las Vegas. The story also has plenty of other details if you want to go there. Reservations are recommended. Chris Kahn of the Associated Press took a tentative but ultimately rewarding stroll on the Skywalk during a media … Continue reading Grand Canyon Skywalk opens tomorrow
“Voices from Route 66”
Joe Loesch of Readio Theatre teaches eight students in an advanced voice-over class. He used those students in about a four-minute "Voices from Route 66" podcast. You can listen to it here: (Hat tip to Readio Theatre blog.)
Cyber-driving
This Associated Press article touts a bunch of Web sites for people who want to take a virtual road trip down Route 66 and other historic highways if they can't do the real thing. Many of these sites have already been linked here, but a few interesting finds turned up: StateEnds.com has a group of … Continue reading Cyber-driving