Discover Oklahoma uploaded this video a few days ago exploring the historic Round Barn in Arcadia, Oklahoma. https://youtu.be/A8ycNsbt8uw I'm glad to see Mr. Sam make a prominent appearance. The historic sites are important to Route 66, but so are the colorful characters who inhabit it. The Round Barn was built in 1898 by William Odor. … Continue reading A closer look at the Round Barn
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.
Old “EAT” sign removed in Claremore
An "EAT" sign that stood along Route 66 for about 40 years in Claremore, Oklahoma, was taken down Sunday because lack of maintenance made it a safety issue, according to the sign company that removed it. Adventure Signs in Claremore posted this time-lapse video of the sign's removal. Retiring a Route 66 Relic // Claremore … Continue reading Old “EAT” sign removed in Claremore
After the Gasconade River Bridge rally may be the important part
A week from today, a group of Route 66 aficionados and historic preservationists will hold a rally to save the now-closed Gasconade River Bridge that carried old Route 66 near Hazelgreen, Missouri. The rally Saturday at the west end of the bridge is designed to draw media attention. But the most noteworthy part of the … Continue reading After the Gasconade River Bridge rally may be the important part
Southern California 66 by motorcycle
Jamie Robinson of MotoGeo, a former racer, and a cameraman put together this good 13-minute video about Route 66 in Southern California on a Honda CB500X motorcycle. https://youtu.be/bL1CzJN2Qss The filming must have happened very recently, because the historic Cucamonga Service Station in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is sporting its new paint job. The video also doesn't … Continue reading Southern California 66 by motorcycle
Remnants of Club Cafe being dismantled
The process of dismantling the long-closed Club Cafe restaurant in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, began this week, according to the current print edition of the Guadalupe County Communicator. The publisher of the newspaper, M.E. Sprengelmeyer, said in a text message Thursday the restaurant's tall sign still stands, but that the building was coming down. The … Continue reading Remnants of Club Cafe being dismantled
“Kids on 66” e-book is updated
Emily Priddy's "Kids on 66" e-book that's available on the Amazon Kindle platform has been updated just in time for the 2015 tourism season on Route 66. Here's the description: This edition of Route 66 for Kids, newly updated for 2015, is a parent's guide to the best museums, playgrounds, zoos, amusement parks, ice-cream stands … Continue reading “Kids on 66” e-book is updated
El Garces now open for tours
El Garces, the former Harvey House in Needles, California, now is open for guided tours after a long and expensive rehabilitation in recent years. A reader passed along a new flyer that advertises tours for $5 per person. All money goes toward maintenance of El Garces. One may schedule tours by calling 760-326-2344 and asking … Continue reading El Garces now open for tours
The big threat facing Williams — and the Southwest
The Route 66 town of Williams, Arizona, has faced plenty of adversity in its history -- not the least the coming of Interstate 40 that re-routed east-west traffic and decimated its downtown, at least for a while. But a new report by Cronkite News Service, based at Arizona State University, delves into an issue that … Continue reading The big threat facing Williams — and the Southwest
Images and music
Once in a great while, you stumble onto a video where the music and footage mesh together so well, you don't want it to end. This video by Morgan Litli and music by Sleeping At Last is one of those (and, yes, you heard the song in a Budweiser commercial during the Super Bowl). The … Continue reading Images and music
Bicycle Route 66 map set is now available
The long-awaited Bicycle Route 66 map set for cyclists who want to taste the Mother Road now is available from its creators, the Adventure Cycling Association. The association made the announcement Monday in a news release. A few nuggets I've gleaned from the set: It contains six maps that cover all eight states where Route 66 traverses. … Continue reading Bicycle Route 66 map set is now available