Joe Bowen in the spring of 1968 traveled in his bicycle all over the United States after his discharge from the military. Now 62 and retired, Bowen is riding over the same path again. This week, he rolled into Claremore, Okla., on Route 66. He again toured the Will Rogers Memorial and saw J.M. Davis' arms collection. … Continue reading Cyclist re-creates trek of 37 years ago
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.
Route 66 remains a road of commerce (and more)
For proof, check out this success story in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. It could give the word "development" a good name because of this interesting angle (I've emphasized the particularly interesting parts): "When we started planning the project, we basically thought there was no there there from Pasadena to Palm Springs," said Colm Macken, of Forest … Continue reading Route 66 remains a road of commerce (and more)
Remembering Meeker’s
The San Bernardino County Sun published an excellent story about the history of Meeker's along Route 66 at Cajon Pass, Calif. Alas, what was left of Meeker's was bulldozed several years ago.The story didn't have a photo, but I found one here.
A sad image
I initially was reluctant to post this story from Waynesville, Mo. But this, especially the heartbreaking photo that accompanies the story, reminds us that historic Route 66 sometimes has become a road of anguish.
Rockin’ down the highway
The Wreckroom's blog has posted his thoughts about traveling down the Mother Road with his music-making family years ago, and he's added a list of cool tunes he'll be listening to on his way down the ol' highway again.
Old Route 66 bridge now sparkles at night
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, which was a part of Route 66 that connected north St. Louis with Madison, Ill., recently had lights installed so that it looks like "a string of pearls" at night from nearby Interstate 270. The bridge, which is not open for vehicular traffic but for cyclists and runners, will … Continue reading Old Route 66 bridge now sparkles at night
From across the pond …
... a South African newspaper weighs in about Route 66. Read about it here.
Running for Route 66
Well, that title isn't exactly right. Emily Priddy of Tulsa, who is eastern vice president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, is running for herself first. She challenged herself to run a 26.2-mile marathon, and she's on her way. If Route 66 can benefit from her efforts, all the better.Emily didn't start running regularly until … Continue reading Running for Route 66
Holbrook, Ariz., will restore its historic depot
The Holbrook Tribune-News has the story, with pictures at the bottom of the page. Even the grafitti on the walls is historic.
More good news on El Vado Motel
I received this e-mail this afternoon from Michael Taylor of the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program. Here is an excerpt that should explain things nicely: I just spoke with Ed Boles, Preservation Planner for the City of Albuquerque, regarding the status of El Vado. Ed, and others on the city staff, have been working diligently … Continue reading More good news on El Vado Motel