For nearly three weeks, I've been following Sandi Wheaton's blog about her photographic trip down Route 66 at PictureRoute66.com (her post about her colorful time at the Elbow Inn in Devil's Elbow, Mo., was particularly memorable). It looks like the local media in Oklahoma City caught up with her in a big way this week. … Continue reading Photographer’s journey gets attention
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.
Baxter Springs trades cowtown heritage for Route 66
The town of Baxter Springs, Kan., is holding a downtown Route 66 Fall Festival on Saturday night. According to the Joplin Globe, the festival is going to be a sort of dress rehearsal for the 2010 Mother Road Marathon. What I didn't know, however, is that Baxter Springs is phasing out its longtime Cowtown Days … Continue reading Baxter Springs trades cowtown heritage for Route 66
Blue highways turning green
Time magazine takes a look at the idea of having "green" highways in America -- historic roads that would cater to electric vehicles, cyclists and even runners. The article mentions the Mother Road in a paragraph: If other, more famous heritage routes are any indication, a green-corridor network just might work. Route 66, the classic … Continue reading Blue highways turning green
Hello from England
Here's a swinging big-band version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" by the group with the great name: Back to Basie Orchestra. Jacqui Hicks does the singing.
The end and the beginning
I found this item in the Bloomington (Ill.) Pantagraph in the How Time Flies section: 25 years ago Oct. 8, 1984: Route 66 is now officially gone. A six mile stretch of Interstate 40 replaced the last of the "Mother Road" near Wilcox, Arizona. I-55 replaced Route 66 in Illinois. Along the Chicago-Los Angeles route, … Continue reading The end and the beginning
Take a ride on “Route 66” computer game
Big Fish Games has released a "Route 66" game that you can download and play on your PC. Here's the summary: Travel down the world famous Route 66 with ‘Mad’ Madeleine Mayflower, as she takes a much needed vacation from motorcycle racing. Explore hilarious and well-known tourist attractions as you travel all over the country … Continue reading Take a ride on “Route 66” computer game
Albuquerque mayor loses re-election
It appears incumbent Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez has lost his bid for an unprecedented fourth term on Tuesday night in a close race against Rep. Richard Berry. I don't get too wound up about local election campaigns, and confess to knowing little about the mayoral candidates' platforms. But I confess to a tinge of sadness … Continue reading Albuquerque mayor loses re-election
Road Crew’s show in Afton
I wasn't able to attend the Road Crew's show in Afton Station in Afton, Okla., over the weekend, but I'm pleased to see that Tulsa roadie Ron McCoy brought his video camera to capture excerpts of the gig. The video is nicely done. You can read Afton Station co-owner Laurel Kane's musings about the show … Continue reading Road Crew’s show in Afton
Archie comic book features Route 66
A current Archie comic book, "Betty and Veronica Digest" issue No. 197, features the Route 66 Rendezvous and the Mother Road. According to the Archie Comics site, here is the synopsis for the Route 66-related story: "Route 66 Here We Come": It's both fast and furious... furiously funny and entertaining that is - this pavement … Continue reading Archie comic book features Route 66
Get your kicks with this shirt
If you're a woman who wants to add something road-related to your wardrobe, you could do a lot worse than this Route 66 scoop-necked T-shirt by Kiss the Girl. Here's a close-up screen shot of the design from Kiss the Girl's Internet site: Sizes range from small to extra-large. For you online shoppers, the price … Continue reading Get your kicks with this shirt