Deep in this story by the Pontiac Daily Leader is this somewhat startling factoid that ties in to the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum: Karls said that Pontiac has found a tourism niche: coach tours to the Route 66 and Livingston County War museums. In 2005, there were 15 tours; this year … Continue reading Pontiac finds a tourism niche
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.
More about Budville
You first read here about the impending reopening of Budville near Cubero, N.M. The Cibola County Beacon has more details about the historic store's refurbishment, including that it's going to be fully open in late November -- just in time for Christmas shopping. And a bare-bones version of the store's Web site is up. Based … Continue reading More about Budville
El Reno college to host a Route 66 event
The "Cruisin' Route 66: Sample the Good Life" event will be hosted by Redlands Community College in El Reno, Okla., on Oct. 27. First, photographer and author Shellee Graham will display her "Return to Route 66: Photographs from the Mother Road" from 11 a.m. to noon in the college's Fine Art Gallery. From noon to … Continue reading El Reno college to host a Route 66 event
Route 66 photographer’s work will be exhibited
Photographer Blake Shaw informs me that an exhibit featuring his work, "Colors of the Past: Photographs Along Route 66," will run from Oct. 19 to Nov. 12 at Ordover Gallery at 444 S. Cedros St. in Solana Beach, Calif. It includes a reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Shaw tells me: A few … Continue reading Route 66 photographer’s work will be exhibited
More Irish are coming!
There's another group of Irish citizens that will be motorcycling on Route 66 for charity, except this time it's for UNICEF. The Roscommon Herald in Ireland has the story.
King of the White Dog Hill
These are exciting times for the town of Clinton, Okla. Not only is it hosting the 2007 Route 66 Festival in June, but a long-neglected landmark east of town is being refurbished into a steakhouse. The White Dog Hill restaurant will be in the clubhouse of the former Clinton Country Club, located on a hill … Continue reading King of the White Dog Hill
Preservation group tries to save The Mill
The Mill, a once-popular restaurant and lounge on Route 66 in Lincoln, Ill., has been closed for years and is a whisker away from being condemned. However, the Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County has stepped up to the plate in an effort to at least partially preserve it, reports the Lincoln Courier. A … Continue reading Preservation group tries to save The Mill
Route 66 blog roundup 10/11
Jane Genova, Speechwriter-Ghostwriter, makes some observations about Oprah and Gayle's road trip, which included Route 66, and the movie "Thelma & Louise." She says Thelma and Louise, who were fictional movie characters, were a lot more compelling and human than the real-life Oprah and Gayle. The truth hurts. Ouch. Monica and Ben get up-close with … Continue reading Route 66 blog roundup 10/11
Lodging, restaurant listings updated
I spent time in the past two days updating and adding businesses to Route 66 News' restaurant and lodging listings. Each listing is in tabs at the top of the home page. Keep in mind that although I've been to many of these places, I haven't been to all of them. However, they've come recommended … Continue reading Lodging, restaurant listings updated
Wayne Hancock salutes Route 66 on new CD
Country artist Wayne "The Train" Hancock has displayed his love for Route 66 many times through his career. He has a Route 66 sticker on his guitar. He plays "Route 66" at his shows. His most famous song, "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs," was reportedly inspired by a fortuitous van breakdown on Route 66 in Vega, … Continue reading Wayne Hancock salutes Route 66 on new CD