Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog meets the end of the trail on his Route 66 trek at Santa Monica, Calif., including the Santa Monica Pier. Again, many nice photos are taken, including of the pier's attractions. And I'm not sure how I missed this, but here's another Ace Jackalope entry from his adventures in … Continue reading Ace Jackalope reaches the end of 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.
Roadside architecture photo album — in progress
A few weeks ago, Debra Jane of the terrific Roadside Architecture Web site contacted me for advice and confirmation on roadside icons in Oklahoma, including on Route 66. She said her photo collection from the Sooner State and Texas was a bit lacking, but was planning to rectify that during a big road trip. I … Continue reading Roadside architecture photo album — in progress
Go see Route 66 cookbook author
Marian Clark, who wrote "The Route 66 Cookbook" and "The Main Street of America Cookbook," will be at Oak Tree West Fine Collectable Books at 26 E. Dewey Ave. in Sapulpa, Okla., from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, according to the Sapulpa Daily Herald. She will talk briefly about the Mother Road and sign copies … Continue reading Go see Route 66 cookbook author
Food Network gets a taste of Route 66
The Pontiac Daily News reports that the historic Odell Station on Route 66 in Odell, Ill., will be featured on The Food Network's show, "A Blast from the Past." Famed chef Bobby Flay made an appearance. The program also features members of the Illinois Route 66 Association and preservationist John Weiss. Flay used a barbecue … Continue reading Food Network gets a taste of Route 66
New “Cars” movie trailer is up
You can view it here. A really cool song is part of the soundtrack, too. 🙂 Pixar's "Cars" opens wide in theaters on June 9. UPDATE: I've added a couple screen shots so you could see this amazing world Pixar has created. The first is a shot of the Cozy Cone Motel, which is a … Continue reading New “Cars” movie trailer is up
In defense of neon signs
Several towns along Route 66 have restrictive zoning codes against neon signs -- rules that seem nonconducive to the Mother Road experience. One of the reasons some municipalities restrict the use of neon signs is traffic safety. Apparently there is concern that the vivid light of neon lighting will distract motorists and cause accidents. I … Continue reading In defense of neon signs
Interview with “Cars” director
USAToday.com helps crank up the hype for Pixar Animation Studios' upcoming Route 66 movie, "Cars." First is an interview with "Cars" writer and director John Lasseter, the first since the Disney/Pixar merger last month. Tuesday, Cars will preview at ShoWest, the yearly Las Vegas convention of theater owners, who are starved for an injection of … Continue reading Interview with “Cars” director
New caretakers take over Blue Swallow Motel
Dale and Hilda Bakke have reported that the sale of the Blue Swallow Motel on Route 66 in Tucumcari, N.M., will close today, barring unforeseen complications. Bill Kinder and Terri Johnson, who originally hail from Florida, are the new owners. The Bakkes will no longer be in the motel business, but will remain in New … Continue reading New caretakers take over Blue Swallow Motel
Pixar spiffs up “Cars” Web site
Luxo, who has a blog that keeps up with news from Pixar Animated Studios, reports that Pixar/Disney has really beefed up its "Cars" Web site. It's boasts an interactive "showroom" of the Route 66-themed movie's main character, Lightning McQueen. It's not even finished, but it's quite an imaginative site. Also, Disney issued a news release … Continue reading Pixar spiffs up “Cars” Web site
Horn Motor Lodge in Albuquerque threatened
The historic Horn Motor Lodge (pictured here in present-day and an old postcard), on Route 66 in Albuquerque, is being threatened by development. The Sandia Theatre is also threatened. There's a proposal, called Country Club Plaza (scroll down to the lone Southwest listing to read it), to raze the properties for a mixed-use development of … Continue reading Horn Motor Lodge in Albuquerque threatened