An illustrated book about the history of the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Mo., has just been published. Riva Echols, sister of the motel's owner Connie Echols, wrote "The History of a Route 66 Icon: The Wagon Wheel Motel on Route 66" (102 pages, $15.99, paperback). According to the news release about the book: Riva … Continue reading Book about Wagon Wheel Motel published
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.
Cars Land set for summer 2012 opening
The Cars Land theme park -- based on the Route 66 town of Radiator Springs from the 2006 Disney-Pixar film "Cars" -- at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., will open in summer 2012, according to a report in the Orange County Register. Cars Land is part of $1 billion, 12-acre expansion of Disney California Adventure. … Continue reading Cars Land set for summer 2012 opening
Aztec Motel being torn down
The historic Aztec Motel along Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in Albuquerque is being torn down, although its restored neon sign will remain indefinitely, said the property's co-owner. The tear-down started just a few days ago, judging by posts on the Duke City Fix, a collective blog based in Albuquerque. One of the blog's contributors … Continue reading Aztec Motel being torn down
A road trip by the seat of their pants
I'll let the description of this in-production film speak for itself: Three strapping lads from Cleveland make it their quest to venture out into the barren wilderness along the Historic Route 66 armed with food, water, a 1979 Duster and a thirty dollar BB gun. To donate to the cause, contact the guys at route66orbust@gmail.com. … Continue reading A road trip by the seat of their pants
A royal tour on the Mother Road?
Britain's Prince William and his new wife Catherine are set to visit Southern California next month, bringing speculation on where the royal couple will go, reports The Australian newspaper. The couple announced last week they planned to visit "Los Angeles and surrounding areas" after a seven-city tour of Canada. Visits with soccer star David Beckham … Continue reading A royal tour on the Mother Road?
A little of the Land of Lincoln
Here's a fast-paced photographic look down Route 66 in Illinois, courtesy of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway. https://youtu.be/hgWeEz269yw
A seat at Route 66 Summerfest cruise
The video by Judd's Custom Photos gives you a great vantage point in watching the "Cruise Route 66 to Rolla" event from St. James, Mo., during last weekend's annual Route 66 Summerfest in Rolla. https://youtu.be/XxDBXpoOLj0
Music review: Meanstreet Riders
The Meanstreet Riders proclaim to be a bunch of songwriters who formed out of a love of motorcycles and the open road.The Florida-based band might also be taking advantage of a lucrative Harley-Davidson audience.The Meanstreet Riders will release a country-rock CD, "High on the Hog," sometime next month.However, all the album's 10 songs now are … Continue reading Music review: Meanstreet Riders
Part of El Rancho complex will be razed
Part of the fire-damaged El Rancho Motel complex along Route 66 in Barstow, Calif., will be torn down in the coming months, according to the Desert Dispatch newspaper. A structure fire that started in the attic in May destroyed the Cedar Restaurant and Travel Store — part of the historic El Rancho hotel building — … Continue reading Part of El Rancho complex will be razed
Aztec Hotel owner loses bid to oust receiver
The owner of the Aztec Hotel in Monrovia, Calif., failed in efforts to persuade a bankruptcy judge to remove a receivership company, thus making it more likely the historic and architecturally unique hotel will be sold, according to the Pasadena Star-News. "I'm not inclined to put the debtor back in possession of this property," judge … Continue reading Aztec Hotel owner loses bid to oust receiver