A 660-home subdivision near Twin Arrows, Ariz., east of Flagstaff, was approved by the Cococino County Planning and Zoning Commission this week, according to the Arizona Daily Sun. The county board will get the final say whether this project proceeds. Twin Arrows is a Route 66 settlement that has an abandoned gas station and two … Continue reading Big subdivision near Twin Arrows?
Author: Ron Warnick
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More “Cars” toys
The Upcoming Pixar blog, via Animated News, reports that the Snaptoys catalog is displaying a couple of "Cars" plushie toys, including the film's lead character, Lightning McQueen (seen above).
Racetrack may get a sneak peek of Pixar’s “Cars”
The Charlotte Observer reports that H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler and his Lowe's Motor Speedway are negotiating to hold a May 26 screening of Pixar Animation Studios' movie, "Cars," which takes place on Route 66. The screening would be two days before the track hosts the Coca-Cola 600. The movie officially opens wide on June 9. If … Continue reading Racetrack may get a sneak peek of Pixar’s “Cars”
“Bugs Bunny should have stayed in Albuquerque”
So writes the blogger The King of Today. When he touched down in the Duke City via airplane, he wasn't impressed. But the Nob Hill neighborhood converted him. He now says that "Albuquerque, NM, is my new girlfriend." King also has a nice slide show of pictures from his visit.
Missouri town OKs scenic byway participation
The Route 66 town of St. Robert, Mo., recently approved its participation in the National Scenic Byways Program, according to the Pulaski County Democrat. The city plans to apply for a $1.3 million grant. The city would use the funds to install a Trail of Tears Interpretive site and fitness trail, working with the National … Continue reading Missouri town OKs scenic byway participation
Michael Wallis is writing a Lincoln Highway book
This isn't about Route 66, but it should interest roadies. Michael Wallis, author of the best-selling "Route 66: The Mother Road," is writing a book about America's first trancontinental road, the Lincoln Highway. Right now, Wallis is motoring down the Lincoln Highway with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Michael Williamson, who's supplying the photos for the book, … Continue reading Michael Wallis is writing a Lincoln Highway book
Retro diner set to open in Albuquerque
The Standard Diner at Arno and Central Avenue in Albuquerque appears to be ready to open in a matter of days after a set of delays, according to the Albuquerque Tribune's Food City section. It's owned by the same folks who run the acclaimed Range Cafes in town. According to this earlier story in the … Continue reading Retro diner set to open in Albuquerque
Wha’ happened?
The Web sites for Route 66 walker Dennis Kinch and his sponsor, the National Pain Foundation, have been down for several days. Last I heard, Kinch was taking a break from the road a few days so he could be flown to the West Coast for an award. UPDATE: The National Pain Foundation has changed … Continue reading Wha’ happened?
Fat Man chews on nutrition issues
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com has a long March 1 entry in his journal about nutrition and how it affects weight gain. (The March 1 part isn't marked well; it starts at the point where Steve touts his yahoogroup.) There's no mention of Steve returning to the road. But his site said on Feb. 10 that … Continue reading Fat Man chews on nutrition issues
Route 66 Parade in Duarte is back on
After months of uncertainty because of a lack of volunteers, the annual Route 66 Parade in Duarte, Calif., will be run this year. It will tout the 80th anniversary of Route 66, and it will be Sept. 16, according to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.