KFDA-TV in Amarillo, Texas, is reporting that the Route 66 town of Tucumcari, N.M., will install a Route 66 interpretive exhibit at the Tucumcari Convention Center. The kiosk will having photos and information about the Mother Road's history in Tucumcari. Also, a DVD about Route 66 will be available for visitors. The kiosk will be … Continue reading Route 66 kiosk coming to Tucumcari
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.
Yet another reason to watch the Rose Parade
The Pasadena (Calif.) Star-News has a list of all the entries for the annual Rose Parade, set for New Year's Day. Here's one float that will interest roadies: NEW MEXICO: "Hats off to New Mexico - Beep Beep!" Zooming down the roadway of old Route 66, cartoon character Wile E Coyote, strapped atop an ACME … Continue reading Yet another reason to watch the Rose Parade
Only in America
Here's a letter to the editor by Larry Matulich, which was printed in the Marysville (Calif.) Appeal-Democrat: Is there still a Ford in America’s future? Not only is the question for one American car company, it goes for GM and Chrysler too. The future of American truck and car brands like Ford, Chevy and Dodge, … Continue reading Only in America
Rough winter for Arizona
The winter season's hardly begun, and it's already been a rough one for some folks in northern Arizona. In the Route 66 town of Kingman, barely a week after an unusual snowstorm struck there, high winds caused power outages and structural damage, reports the Kingman Daily Miner. To top it off, temperatures also plummeted. That … Continue reading Rough winter for Arizona
Book of top 100 hamburgers includes Route 66 restaurants
Longtime readers may remember George Motz and his 2005 documentary, "Hamburger America," where he searched for the eight best hamburger joints in the United States. Motz now has a book by the same title, except he's expanded his "best-of" list to 100 restaurants. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the Bobcat Bite and its … Continue reading Book of top 100 hamburgers includes Route 66 restaurants
Oklahoma wants to tout Route 66 for Hollywood
The Daily Oklahoman reports that the Oklahoma Film and Music Commission is putting together a database for filmmakers looking for movie-shoot locations -- including the Mother Road. The database, which will include photographs and contact information, is expected to go live in the spring. In the meantime, the Film and Music Office is busy getting … Continue reading Oklahoma wants to tout Route 66 for Hollywood
Tri-state Route 66 marathon race announced
A new Route 66 marathon footrace that will include the states of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri was announced by the Joplin Visitors and Convention Bureau today. The inaugural Route 66 Mother Road Marathon, set for Oct. 3, will begin in Miami, Okla., go east through Route 66 in Kansas and end at Seventh Street at … Continue reading Tri-state Route 66 marathon race announced
Best-of DVD set of “Route 66” coming
TVShowsOnDVD.com has interesting news about new DVDs coming for the original "Route 66" television show: -- It appears Infinity/Roxbury is going back to releasing half-seasons of the series, starting with Season 3 on Feb. 10. However, there's another listing of "Season 3, Volume 1" listed for release June 23. I'll try to clear the confusion … Continue reading Best-of DVD set of “Route 66” coming
Scenes along northern Illinois
Frank Brooks shot some interesting photographs along Route 66 at small towns in northern Illinois.
Two Route 66 towns get Byways grants
The Oklahoma Route 66 communities of Stroud and Erick each received grants from the National Scenic Byways program, according to a news release from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Stroud received a $50,000 grant to help develop a promotional plan for Route 66, according to this spreadsheet. Erick received a $3,104 grant to buy Route … Continue reading Two Route 66 towns get Byways grants