The Prairie, a student-run newspaper at West Texas A&M University, has published a special issue that takes a closer look at historic Route 66, particularly in the Amarillo area. There's an overview of the road's history and a closer look at a number of businesses, including the Texas Ivy antique store, the Golden Light Cafe, … Continue reading Students take a closer look at Route 66
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.
A Marine visits Amboy
Lance Cpl. Aaron Kristopik recently traveled down Route 66 in Southern California and visited the ghost town of Amboy, according to a story on the U.S. Marine Corps Web site. Kristopik, hailing from Connecticut, checked out Roy's, Amboy Crater and the nearby Salt Evaporation Plant. He also did some reflecting: Kristopik said the trip helped … Continue reading A Marine visits Amboy
Stimulus money awarded for Route 66 welcome center
Money from the recently passed federal stimulus package will be used to partly fund the establishment of a Route 66 welcome center in Webb City, Mo., reports the Joplin Globe. The Route 66 Welcome Center in Webb City is to be developed in an old gasoline service station at Webb Street and Broadway. The project … Continue reading Stimulus money awarded for Route 66 welcome center
Rock Cafe update
I guess the rebuilding of the Rock Cafe in Stroud, Okla., was going too smoothly to last. The reconstruction of the historic Route 66 restaurant after a fire a year ago has encountered a few snags in recent days, including the previously mentioned problems with a vent hood that should be rectified by midweek and … Continue reading Rock Cafe update
Cajon Pass interchange project includes reopening Route 66
The Inland Press-Enterprise reports that the California Department of Transportation wants to rebuild the bottlenecked interchange of Interstates 15 and 215 in Cajon Pass, and that the plan includes bringing back a portion of Route 66 there. All plans for the new interchange include connecting Cajon Boulevard from Kenwood Avenue to Glen Helen Parkway. By … Continue reading Cajon Pass interchange project includes reopening Route 66
“GMA Weekend” keeps going west
Here are two co-hosts of ABC's "Good Morning America Weekend" driving a 1959 Corvette west of Albuquerque on Route 66. The second half of the segment can be viewed online here.
Music museum will also feature Route 66
Well, this is interesting. From the Tulsa World: The Oklahoma Historical Society hopes to bring its first facility to Tulsa in the form of a $33 million museum of music and popular culture located in the Brady District. Plans for the museum, which will be half the size of the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma … Continue reading Music museum will also feature Route 66
“Ford Fairlane”
Bobby Pinson has become one of may favorite songwriters because his lyrics seem almost conversational. He lost his record deal, but he's writing hits for other people, including Sugarland, so he's not hurting financially. This song by Pinson came from his first major-label album, but I'm not aware it was released as a single. This … Continue reading “Ford Fairlane”
“Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)”
Here's another highway-worthy song by country star Dierks Bentley.
Kingman group raising money to restore signs
The fledgling Route 66 Association of Kingman has begun a silent auction as a fundraiser to restore neon signs that once graced the Mother Road in Kingman, Ariz. Kingman roadie Jim Hinckley passed along this information via e-mail: The organization has acquired and stored the City Cafe and Imperial Motel sign. A beautiful old Packard sales … Continue reading Kingman group raising money to restore signs