Carolyn Berl-Donald was getting a little tired of creating her hyper-realist paintings. But then she received a $5,000 grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts. So she took some of the money so that she could travel west, including on Route 66, and find inspiration, reports the News-Journal. Route 66 led her toward a … Continue reading Artist finds inspiration on Route 66
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.
On my reading list
Chantal Foster of the Duke City Fix is reading Howard Bryan's history book, "Albuquerque Remembered." Go here to read a few fascinating tidbits about the Duke City, including this one: The city gallows existed at Central [aka Route 66] & Rio Grande where that Express Polish car wash is today. And this one: It's Albuquerque, … Continue reading On my reading list
Things are looking up in Sayre, Okla.
A lot of folks complain about higher oil prices because of what they pay at the gas pump. But those higher costs for crude also is helping many Oklahoma towns, including the Route 66 burg of Sayre, reports the Daily Oklahoman. Besides the [Western] technology center, Sayre has a branch of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, … Continue reading Things are looking up in Sayre, Okla.
Pimp your Model T
Road warrior Tim Steil sent me an e-mail with a similar title, so I'm giving him the credit for the name of this post. He sent a link to an entry on Bobby Green's Automotive Addictions and General Tomfoolery blog that shows accessory turn signals for cars of the 1920s and '30s. There are a … Continue reading Pimp your Model T
Go deep into Mitchell Caverns
One reason Route 66 is great is because you learn something new about it all the time. This time, I'm talking about Mitchell Caverns, which is off Route 66 in the Providence Mountains of Southern California's Mojave Desert. Inland Press-Enterprise columnist Mark Muckenfuss wrote about it today. The reason not a lot of people know … Continue reading Go deep into Mitchell Caverns
Two Route 66 segments in Oklahoma named to National Register
The Tank Farm Loop near Kellyville and a 1926 truss bridge near Chelsea, both on older alignments of Route 66 in Oklahoma, were added to the National Register of Historic Places, reports the Associated Press. Here's a picture of the Chelsea bridge, which goes over Pryor Creek, from the Oklahoma Highway Bridges site. Here are … Continue reading Two Route 66 segments in Oklahoma named to National Register
Route 66 blog roundup 9/30
Santa Monica Close-up contains photos from the final day of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America's Historic Route 66 Tour. About 100 participants started, and about 20 dropped out because of mechanical or medical reasons. Maya Reynolds tells the story of how Jackson Browne's "Take It Easy," which immortalizes a certain corner in Winslow, Ariz., came … Continue reading Route 66 blog roundup 9/30
Don’t outlaw your neon signs, Albuquerque
The City of Albuquerque, spurred by Mayor Marty Chavez, is considering a sign ordinance that's so financially onerous and controversial that I'm surprised it was proposed at all. In short, the ordinance would outlaw nearly all existing standalone signs and signs that are attached to buildings. This, of course, would include virtually all neon signs … Continue reading Don’t outlaw your neon signs, Albuquerque
Don’t try this at home, kids
The fellows at Carpix.net tested a 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang by flooring it for a 9.5-mile stretch of Route 66 from the the ruins of the Roadrunner restaurant to Roy's in Amboy, Calif. Reported average speed was 141 mph. See for yourself: I wouldn't have tried it. The Mother Road out in the Mojave Desert … Continue reading Don’t try this at home, kids
Not just standin’ around
Despite a fire nearly destroying the Standin' on a Corner mural in Winslow, Ariz., the Route 66 town will continue to have its Standin' on a Corner festival today and Saturday, reports the East Valley Tribune. The gala and mural are inspired by the Eagles' hit song, "Take It Easy," which contains these famed lyrics … Continue reading Not just standin’ around