Here's another travel guide story to a big attraction on Route 66 -- the Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert, which are in the same complex in Arizona. This story, bristling with a lot of interesting facts, is by the Deseret News in Salt Lake City.
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.
The end of the road
If you go from east to west on Route 66, you will reach the symbolic end of the Mother Road in Santa Monica, Calif. If you plan to stay there a few days after your journey, here's a good visitor's guide to the city by the Inland Press-Enterprise.
Rough mix
Steve W. has posted a demo of his blues-rock song, "Gypsy Ryder," with a lot of Route 66 images in the video. Remember, it's a demo tape. It's just a rough template -- warts and all -- until a more polished recording can be made.
Needles may secede from county or state
The Route 66 town of Needles may break away from San Bernardino County or from California altogether because of its frustration with county government, reports the San Bernardino County Sun. Council members say they are looking into two scenarios: switching the city's state affiliation by becoming a part of Nevada or withdrawing from San Bernardino … Continue reading Needles may secede from county or state
Webb City’s loss may be Route 66’s gain
Webb City, Mo., has decided to pull the plug on its annual Mining Days after 29 years, reports the Joplin Globe. It usually was held in the last week of September. However: In its place, the city wants to put on a series of other annual festivals with different themes in the downtown area, including … Continue reading Webb City’s loss may be Route 66’s gain
Cooking on “Route 66”
Here's a really good jazz version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" by Amanda King & Trio with special guest singer Kim Natalie (in the black dress). It cooks.
“Abe on 66” bookstore opens tomorrow
Remember the announcement about an "Abe on 66" bookstore in Bloomington, Ill., which specializes in items from Route 66, Abraham Lincoln and "The Wizard of Oz"? It opens Friday. It's at 402 1/2 N. Main St. (map here). However, this excerpt from the Bloomington Pantagraph's story troubled me: Initial store hours at Abe on 66 … Continue reading “Abe on 66” bookstore opens tomorrow
Carthage Route 66 display proposal gets high marks
A proposed Route 66 display inside the Jasper County Courthouse in Carthage, Mo., was unveiled on Wednesday, and it drew a lot of praise -- including the president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri, reported the Joplin Globe. The description of the display: Elements of the exhibit are to include a facade of the … Continue reading Carthage Route 66 display proposal gets high marks
Round Barn to hold renovation dedication
If you haven't visited the Round Barn in Arcadia, Okla., in a while, you might ought to check it out. A few months ago, it received a $50,000 grant from the Oklahoma Centennial Commemoration Commission to renovate restrooms, repave the parking lot, improve its signs, build a railing, lay a concrete pad for antique equipment, … Continue reading Round Barn to hold renovation dedication
Plans ‘in the works’ to reopen bridge parking
Tucked into a story by the Granite City (Ill.) Press-Record about a litter cleanup event at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, once a part of Route 66, was this: At this time, parking is available on the Illinois side, and has recently been improved by the city of Madison. Except during special events, the … Continue reading Plans ‘in the works’ to reopen bridge parking