Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com is still a bit dizzy after a whirlwind of TV and newspapers interviews in Indiana last week. His journal gives the details.
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.
More photos from the Mojave
The Lope has posted more excellent photos from his trip on Route 66 across California's Mojave Desert. Check them out.
Interstates mark 50 years
Don't look for parties or commemorations from Route 66 aficionados regarding the 50th anniversary of interstates in the United States this year. Interstates are universally cited as the reason for Route 66's downfall in the 1970s and '80s. The Mother Road started a comeback in the 1990s, but not before hundreds, if not thousands, of … Continue reading Interstates mark 50 years
American Inn Motel in Albuquerque condemned
I was watching the video online of the Albuquerque City Council's meeting of Jan. 18, searching for any mentions of the introduction of the Landmarks Commission's recommendation to designate El Vado Motel a city landmark. Since it was just an introduction, councilors didn't discuss it and won't until at least their Feb. 6 meeting. But … Continue reading American Inn Motel in Albuquerque condemned
Scooter painted with lyrics from “Route 66”
I found this on the Brand Noise blog's "Image of the Day."
Route 66 travel center being built near Albuquerque
The Albuquerque Journal reports that Fred Rael is building what is tentatively called Sedillo Hill 66 in the East Mountains between Edgewood and Albuquerque. Rael pointed out that the travel center site has a lot of history. Not only was the store once used as a truck stop and rest area back in the 1930s, … Continue reading Route 66 travel center being built near Albuquerque
Life isn’t the movies
Bakpakchik writes on her blog that she's thinking seriously about taking a trip down Route 66. Some of her friends, however, are less than enthusiastic. "Have you NOT seen 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'?!!!!" is what most people say when they find out I want to do Route 66. Or Jeepers Creepers Or House of … Continue reading Life isn’t the movies
New news buzz about the Fat Man
Steve Vaught of the fatmanwalking.com hasn't updated his journal in a few days. But he's received his share of newspaper coverage as he trudges across Indiana in his quest to lose more weight. Here are stories about him from the Terre Haute Tribune-Star, WTHR-TV in Indianapolis, and Fox59 TV in Indianapolis.
Rick and Jane make it to Arizona border
Rick and Jane McKinney, the evangelist couple who are walking east on much of Route 66 as part of their Walk to Reclaim America crusade, updated their Web site after a nearly two-week hiatus. I had feared their arduous task had gotten the best of them. But they are averaging about 20 miles a day … Continue reading Rick and Jane make it to Arizona border
A visit to the Round Barn
The writer for the justeastofeden blog visited the historic Round Barn on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla. Butch kept them laughing, and I admit he's a colorful and watchful caretaker.