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.

Blogger decries El Vado owner’s greed

Jon Knudsen of Albloggerque, a blog site based in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, says El Vado Motel being put up for sale for $3.25 million is "sad lesson in greed." It sure seems like the owner is not only asking the city to bail him out of an idea that wouldn't fly with … Continue reading Blogger decries El Vado owner’s greed

Where Fat Man’s been, where he’s going

Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com talks in his Jan. 16 journal about the changes he's made since beginning his cross-country walk in an effort to lose weight and where he needs to take the next steps. He's no longer on Route 66 for the rest of his trek, but I'm sure many readers here wish to … Continue reading Where Fat Man’s been, where he’s going

Another take on Route 66

MSNBC has started a new online travel magazine called Take 3, that seems to be tailored to baby boomers. It has an entry on Route 66, with Oatman, Ariz., as the featured picture. Be careful navigating it, though; it seems the buttons are all out of whack. When I tried to slick on the Route … Continue reading Another take on Route 66

Pre-Route 66 highways

Nicholas R. Cataldo wrote an interesting column for the San Bernardino Sun about the old trails that winded through the Cajon Pass area north of what is now the Los Angeles metropolitan area. In fact, there was a toll road along Cajon Pass as early as 1861. It later became the National Old Trails Road, … Continue reading Pre-Route 66 highways

Pain Walker strolls into Amarillo

The Amarillo Globe-News published a long story today about Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 to raise awareness for the National Pain Foundation. Registration may be required to read the story, but it's free.

Interview with Pixar’s John Lasseter

The Kalamazoo Gazette spoke with Pixar Animation's John Lasseter, who is directing the Route 66-themed movie "Cars," set for release in June. Lasseter was in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show. Lasseter briefly talks about the film's plot, and his remarks about casting reveal one reason why Pixar films are so successful: ... … Continue reading Interview with Pixar’s John Lasseter

Wigwam hospitality

Sockgirl of the glitter & the gleam blog has been thinking about driving Route 66. Her desire to hit the Mother Road further inflamed after receiving this e-mail from the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Ariz., about reservations. Hello, Yes, we have availability for those dates. We have kept the same original furniture since our father … Continue reading Wigwam hospitality

The spirit of Will Rogers

Jay Clarke of UPI pays a visit to the Will Rogers Museum and the Route 66 town of Claremore, Okla. There is this disquieting opening paragraph: He was one of the great wits of the 20th century, a homey philosopher and the top box-office attraction of his time. Yet many people today don't know his … Continue reading The spirit of Will Rogers

Big day in Chandler

A bunch of local dignitaries showed up in Chandler, Okla., on Saturday for the "Arms Around the Armory" ceremonies, including state politicians, philanthropists and city officials. But the day's big stars were an enormous stone building and the most famous highway in the world, Route 66. The first photo was from the groundbreaking ceremony for … Continue reading Big day in Chandler