We periodically get e-mail updates from the good folks at Roadside America, including the tantalizing announcement that its Web site will "soon" be redesigned. Among the latest visitor tips pertaining to Route 66: Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Ill., including a photo of Rich Henry's latest attraction -- a replica of Cadillac Ranch using Volkswagen … Continue reading Roadside America updates
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.
Dancing cars
I know very little about the background of this video, except it appears to have originated in Germany. The music is a version of "Route 66" by the Rolling Stones. Nevertheless, you'll see outstanding choreography with these vehicles. The whole exercise sort of reminds me of the famous scene with Marilyn Monroe in "Diamonds are … Continue reading Dancing cars
Route 66 promotion wins three awards
The Joliet (Ill.) Visitors Bureau and its "gateway to Route 66" campaign won three awards at the Illinois Governor's Conference on Tourism, reports the Joliet Herald News. The bureau was recognized last month for: "Joliet Kicks of Route 66" Directional Signage; a brochure on "Driving and Walking Tours on Route 66"; and an integrated marketing … Continue reading Route 66 promotion wins three awards
Route 66 — the final frontier
OK, get this. Someone on YouTube has taken the original opening-credits footage of the original "Star Trek" TV series, but replaced the soundtrack with Nelson Riddle's "Route 66" theme from the TV show. It sounds like an odd mashup, but it works.
Road trip with Toscha
Here's another jazzy version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66," this time by Toscha Comeaux.
City gives wish list to Eagle Hotel owner
Or is it an ultimatum? Clearly becoming impatient, the city council of Wilmington, Ill., issued a list of requests to Bill Scales, owner of the historic Eagle Hotel in town, reports the Joliet Herald News. Wilmington wants a response by 4 p.m. Friday. Scales' agreement to have the Eagle Hotel restored and fully functioning as … Continue reading City gives wish list to Eagle Hotel owner
Easy times in Winslow
Carolyn Burns Bass, in a special story to the Inland Press-Enterprise in California, heads to the Route 66 town of Winslow, Ariz., and takes a look around. Naturally, the Standin' on a Corner Park and La Posada play a sizable role in the story.
Photo exhibit dedicated at Route 66 museum
Michael Campanelli's exhibit of photographs of Route 66 sights was dedicated at the Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac, Ill., on Friday, reports the Pontiac Daily Leader. Campanelli wanted a permanent place on Route 66 to display his work, and Pontiac successfully wooed the exhibit, thanks to tourism director Ellie Alexander. "Pontiac … Continue reading Photo exhibit dedicated at Route 66 museum
Glendora could lose Route 66 funding
The Pasadena (Calif.) Star-News reports that the nearby Route 66 town of Glendora could lose $2 million to $3 million a year in redevelopment funds from Los Angeles County, including money earmarked for Route 66. A judge ruled that Glendora's redevelopment areas, including the Mother Road, were insufficiently blighted to receive the funds. The city … Continue reading Glendora could lose Route 66 funding
The story behind Ugly Crust Pies
The Midland (Texas) Reporter-Telegram explains how the world-famous Ugly Crust Pies at the Midpoint Cafe on Route 66 in Adrian, Texas, got their name. The newspaper went straight to the source -- pie baker Jo Anne Harwell: "My grandmother could make a crust that was absolutely a piece of art. Mine are definitely not of … Continue reading The story behind Ugly Crust Pies