It's a slow news day, so I'm going to clear my plate of some items that are a bit more peripheral to Route 66, if no less interesting. "You Think Your Roads Are Bad" Department: Tim Steil sent me this link about the The Most Dangerous Roads in the World. Included are Bolivia's "Road of … Continue reading Odds and ends
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.
History of Route 66 on the Voice of America
Ted Landphair has provided a report on the history and current days of Historic Route 66 for the Voice of America. The Mother Road report provides a lot of attention in Oklahoma, including author Michael Wallis and Seaba Station owner Sue Preston. This also gives me the opportunity to try out this new audio plug-in … Continue reading History of Route 66 on the Voice of America
Painting in Capitol features Route 66 icon
A new painting, "Arcadia Round-up," is on display in the Oklahoma Capitol after a ceremony on Thursday, reports the Associated Press. The landscape painting by Linda Tuma Robertson of Edmond, Okla., features the famed Round Barn on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla. The story, regrettably, doesn't include a picture of the painting. With luck, I … Continue reading Painting in Capitol features Route 66 icon
Don’t forget the peanut-butter truffles
USA Today's travel staff asked experts from all 50 states what would be a romantic experience in their respective states on Valentine's Day. Here's the entry from Oklahoma: A cruise down Route 66 in the Tulsa area offers a chance for car-noodling spiced with a little kitsch. In the evenings, listen to the ghosts whisper … Continue reading Don’t forget the peanut-butter truffles
“Watch out for their teeth”
Greg Aragon of Burbank (Calif.) Weekly paid a visit Oatman, the isolated Route 66 town in Arizona's Black Mountains. The former gold-mining town is known as a place for those who want a taste of the Old West. But Oatman's biggest claim to fame is the wild burros that wander the streets. “Give them a … Continue reading “Watch out for their teeth”
El Vado Motel update
Preservation Online, a publication by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has a story about the City of Albuquerque fending off an attempt by a developer to demolish the historic El Vado Motel on Route 66. Much of the information in the Preservation Online story has already been reported here and in other media. But … Continue reading El Vado Motel update
Winslow, such a fine sight to see
The New York Times has an excellent article about the rebirth of the Route 66 town of Winslow, Ariz. When my wife and I first visited the town in 2001, it seemed a bit down on its luck. But the story indicates that things are looking up after a long decline. Empty storefronts still dot … Continue reading Winslow, such a fine sight to see
Drive-through window
The Painted Desert Trading Company along Route 66 in Flagstaff, Ariz., was damaged when a vehicle spun out of control during a traffic accident and went through the front window of the business, according to the Arizona Daily Sun. The link to the article has a photo of the damage. No injuries were reported, and … Continue reading Drive-through window
“Highway of Dreams” highlights
This video contains scenes from the Route 66 "Highway of Dreams" Charity Car Show in September at Barney's Beanery in West Hollywood, Calif., along with montages of images from the Mother Road. Gearheads ought to enjoy it. So should Chuck Berry fans, as it includes his version of "Route 66."
Exotic Animal Paradise will open under new name
According to a Marshfield (Mo.) Mail story posted today, the new owner of the land where the Exotic Animal Paradise once sat off Route 66 in Strafford is going to reopen the attraction as Animal Paradise Family Fun Park. The planned reopening is April 1, despite a recent ice storm that damaged many of the … Continue reading Exotic Animal Paradise will open under new name