Jane and Michael Stern, authors of the "Roadfood" books and proprieters of Roadfood.com, announced that they will have their memoirs, "Two for the Road," in bookstores on May 5. In their e-newsletter, the Sterns say: Some of the chapters that follow in the book include "Twelve Meals a Day" (how to enjoy the most amount … Continue reading “Roadfood” authors will soon publish their memoirs
Author: Ron Warnick
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Kellogg’s will offer Pixar “Cars” memorabilia
Kellogg's, the breakfast food behemoth, is offering a series of toys and other memorabilia tied into Pixar "Cars" movie that you can acquire through mail-in coupons or simply buying its products. Here are "Cars" Racers inside specially marked boxes of various Kellogg's cereals: Here are street signs, offered by various Kellogg's cereals: Here's a custom … Continue reading Kellogg’s will offer Pixar “Cars” memorabilia
Tulsa time
Gary Lee of the Washington Post takes a closer look at Tulsa. Not much Route 66 content here, but it's still recommended reading for travelers who are staying for a day or so and want to explore the city.
Exploring that corner in Winslow, Arizona
Unlike a lot of songs that celebrate certain regions or towns, the Route 66 city of Winslow, Ariz., does in indeed have a corner that's mentioned in The Eagles' hit single, "Take It Easy." Well, I'm standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona ... The Standin' On a Corner Park was established in 1999 -- … Continue reading Exploring that corner in Winslow, Arizona
Route 66 GPS program helps keep you on right track
A company called Route 66 has launched its latest global-positioning system program, Mobile 7 for Windows Mobile smartphones. According to TMCnet.com: Route 66 Mobile 7 determines its position using an advanced, highly sensitive wireless GPS receiver, using that information to guide the user with turn-by-turn voice instructions supplemented with on-screen visual directions. More specs are … Continue reading Route 66 GPS program helps keep you on right track
Buzz builds for Tulsa’s Route 66 Marathon
I already reported about this new event, the Tulsa World Route 66 Marathon, in December. Although the 26.2-mile run won't hear the crack of the starting gun until the late fall, KOTV reports it's already gaining plenty of attention from runners. Runner Chris Lieberman came up with the idea after enjoying marathons in other cities. … Continue reading Buzz builds for Tulsa’s Route 66 Marathon
A short guide to the Navajo Nation
Shirley Rose Higgins of the Royal Gazette in Bermuda has provided a pretty good travel guide about the Navajo Nation and its history. It includes this excerpt about the Route 66 town of Gallup, N.M.: If you approach through Gallup, New Mexico, you'll want to stop at the tourist information office in the old train … Continue reading A short guide to the Navajo Nation
Fat Man is below 300 pounds
According to Steve Vaught's latest journal entry on his thefatmanwalking.com site, his weight has dropped to 292 pounds. He started his trek at over 400. He has fewer than 400 miles remaining.
Chowing down in the Duke City
The I8Route66 site has added the Flying Star Cafe in Nob Hill to its list of restaurant reviews along Route 66 in Albuquerque. Flying Star is an American-Mexican eatery that earned a 9 out of 10 rating.
McDonald’s history tour
I know many Route 66 aficionados are loathe to give restaurant chains any sort of attention. But a tour on April 22 led by historian Chris Nichols explores the very early history of McDonald's, from when the McDonald brothers came to Southern California to when Ray Kroc buys the business. And, yes, there is a … Continue reading McDonald’s history tour