A natural spring north of Route 66 in Tijeras, New Mexico, was just designated to the National Register of Historic Places. Whitcomb Springs, also known as Carlito Springs, was added to the register effective Oct. 7, according to a weekly email Friday from the National Park Service. The springs sit at 82 Carlito Springs Road … Continue reading Whitcomb Springs near Tijeras named to National Register of Historic Places
Author: Ron Warnick
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Reader’s Digest names Kingman the nicest place in Arizona
Reader's Digest proclaimed the Route 66 town of Kingman as the Nicest Place in Arizona because of the way the townsfolk treated a homeless man -- a nice bounceback after an ugly PR nightmare last year involving prankster Sacha Baron Cohen. The editors at Reader's Digest wrote this about Kingman: Ask people what they like … Continue reading Reader’s Digest names Kingman the nicest place in Arizona
Old Phillips 66 station in Chandler foreclosed; bank has the property for sale
A bank recently foreclosed the old cottage-style Phillips 66 gas station and an adjacent building along Route 66 in Chandler, Oklahoma, and both will be put up for sale -- preferably to someone who will preserve it. Danny Alsip, president of the BancFirst branch in Chandler, said during a telephone interview Thursday the property was … Continue reading Old Phillips 66 station in Chandler foreclosed; bank has the property for sale
Tram tour at Disneyland Paris to be rebranded as Cars Route 66
Interesting news for our French readers: The Studio Tram Tour at Disneyland Paris in France will be redeveloped as Cars Route 66, according to several media outlets that follow developments in the Disney empire. Cars Land in Disney's California Adventure According to a tweet from ED92 that brings Disneyland Paris news: “Buckle up and join … Continue reading Tram tour at Disneyland Paris to be rebranded as Cars Route 66
Tulsa adding 29 historical markers along Route 66
Tulsa will erect a total of 29 historical markers along Route 66 in the next few weeks, continuing that city's embrace of its Mother Road heritage. The markers first were envisioned back in 2005 as part of the original Vision 2025 sales tax for Route 66 projects. The markers will cost $111,000, which included about … Continue reading Tulsa adding 29 historical markers along Route 66
Report: Route 66 Historic Trail legislation to be introduced this fall
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership on Saturday released its third-quarter report. Among the newsworthy items is the organization expects congressional legislation to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail to be introduced this fall. The measure would be House Bill 801, "tentatively" scheduled to be introduced in the coming weeks. The report stated: … Continue reading Report: Route 66 Historic Trail legislation to be introduced this fall
Former Randall’s Route 66 Diner in Sapulpa likely to be a marijuana processing facility
The site of the closed Randall's Route 66 Diner in downtown Sapulpa, Oklahoma, likely will become a marijuana processing facility. KTUL-TV in nearby Tulsa reported this development. At least one downtown business owner isn't too pleased with it: "I'll be concerned with safety and people walking by," said downtown Sapulpa business owner Pamela Manuel.A business … Continue reading Former Randall’s Route 66 Diner in Sapulpa likely to be a marijuana processing facility
ABQ city council OKs tourism package that includes money for Route 66 visitor center
The Albuquerque City Council this week approved a $30.5 million sports tourism bond package that includes $2.5 million for a proposed Route 66 visitor center on the city's west side. Coincidentally, designers for the nearly $13 million Route 66 visitors center gave a presentation during the same city council meeting. You can start the video … Continue reading ABQ city council OKs tourism package that includes money for Route 66 visitor center
“Free to a good home”: Man offers his Route 66-decorated car
Here's something you don't see every day: A Chicagoland Route 66 enthusiast is offering for free his 2001 PT Cruiser with a Route 66-inspired wrap he designed for anyone who can give it "a good home." Artist Brian Gregory wrote to Route 66 News in an email: I’ve driven this car almost to death and … Continue reading “Free to a good home”: Man offers his Route 66-decorated car
66 Drive-In marks 70th year, will host open-air market this weekend
The 66 Drive-In theater in Carthage, Missouri, is marking its 70th year, and it will host an open-air market Saturday and Sunday as the outdoor movie season winds down. According to the National Park Service, it opened Sept. 22, 1949, along Route 66 on Carthage's west side. It closed in 1985, but reopened 13 years … Continue reading 66 Drive-In marks 70th year, will host open-air market this weekend