Route66TVonline.com, which is turning into quite a Route 66 resource for the Missouri-Kansas-Oklahoma tri-state area, reports that a new business has opened on the Mother Road in Carterville, Mo. It's the Superman on 66 Ice Cream Parlor and Museum. Owned and operated by Larry Tamminen, a 44-year resident of Carterville, this unique business features a … Continue reading New Super business in Missouri
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.
Q&A with “The Mother Road” director
Here's my e-mail question-and-answer session with Lauren Cardillo, director of "The Mother Road" documentary that airs on PBS-TV stations this month. In the film, Cardillo and her mother, Irene, take a full-length trip down Route 66 together. I contacted Lauren shortly after I watched an advanced copy of the film. Here are the questions and … Continue reading Q&A with “The Mother Road” director
Twin Oaks sign damaged by storm
The historic Twin Oaks Gas for Less sign along the Old Chain of Rocks Road, aka Route 66, in Granite City was damaged apparently by the series of severe storms that ravaged the St. Louis area about 10 days ago. The gas station itself has been long gone, but the sign remained as a nice … Continue reading Twin Oaks sign damaged by storm
Sinkhole endangers historic tavern
The 114-year-old building on old Route 66 in Galena, Kan., that houses the Green Parrot tavern likely will become a memory because of a rapidly enlarging sinkhole that's already collapsed part of the structure. Authorities were able to evacuate the tavern's owners, who lived on the second floor, before the building became too structurally compromised. … Continue reading Sinkhole endangers historic tavern
Devils Elbow bridge targeted for repairs
Buried in this story from the Waynesville (Mo.) Daily Guide about the Pulaski County Tourism Board is this item: Thiem said he’s also working to follow up on a request by the Pulaski County Commission to get information on possible grants to restore the Devils Elbow bridge on Historic Route 66, which is in need … Continue reading Devils Elbow bridge targeted for repairs
The Harley & Annabelle Experience
If you can't get to Erick, Okla., to see Harley and Annabelle Russell, aka the Mediocre Music Makers, here's the next-best thing, posted just a couple weeks ago. It must've been hot when this video was shot. You can usually tell what the weather is like by what Harley wears with his overalls. If he's … Continue reading The Harley & Annabelle Experience
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge nominated to National Register
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, which once carried Route 66 from Madison, Ill., to north St. Louis, has been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places, reports digitalBurg.com of Warrensburg, Mo. The nominations will be considered by the Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation on Aug. 11 in St. Joseph. The image above … Continue reading Old Chain of Rocks Bridge nominated to National Register
Tough crowd
Brent Simon of Now Playing magazine reviewed "Route 66: The Ultimate DVD Collection," produced by Christopher Lewis and hosted by Michael Wallis. Simon wasn't terribly impressed, and gave the package a "C" grade overall. But the review describes extras in the DVDs that should be of interest to roadies: The supplemental extras include a photo … Continue reading Tough crowd
Route 66 photo exhibit on display in Nevada casino
Photographer Michael Campanelli drove the length of Route 66 and took more than 1,000 photos. He chose 166 of the best ones, and they are now on display at John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks, Nev., during the Hot August Nights weeklong celebration. The Reno Gazette-Journal has the story.
Bum knee ends Tour de Route 66 early
Buddy Boren, a 62-year-old Texan who was cycling Route 66 to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, was forced to stop of his trek about 1,000 miles short of his goal because of a sore knee, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Boren feared that if he kept going, he would inflict permanent damage to … Continue reading Bum knee ends Tour de Route 66 early