The remnants of Tropical Storm Erin were hard on the ol' Mother Road in at least one spot this week. According to the Lebanon (Mo.) Daily Record: A portion of Route 66, west of the Gasconde River is missing after Monday’s flooding when the culverts that normally allowed water to flow through with each were … Continue reading Storms wash out part of 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.
Winslow takes it easy
The Christian Science Monitor tells the story of how the Route 66 town of Winslow, Ariz., has capitalized on The Eagles' song "Take It Easy" and its mention of a certain corner. The Monitor says Winslow didn't start to cash in on the song until 1997. I'm surprised it waited that long, as "Take It … Continue reading Winslow takes it easy
Magazine names best road tunes
The folks at American Road magazine have just published their "Rhythm and Cruise" issue, in which they've listed the "Best American Road Songs" of the past century. Here are the Rules of the Road for the song listings: 1) The song must have been written about an American road, street, or destination. That is, songs … Continue reading Magazine names best road tunes
Road hazard
This sort of thing you'll frequently encounter on Oatman Road, aka Route 66, between Oatman and Kingman, Ariz. The burros are wild descendants of the original working animals that were used in the gold mines decades ago. They aren't exactly tame, but they interact with locals and tourists so much that they're quite docile. They … Continue reading Road hazard
A tribute to “Route 66”
This is one YouTube poster's tribute of the "Route 66" television show from 1960 to 1964. Soon, everyone will have the opportunity to see what all the fuss was about. You can pre-order the first half of season one of "Route 66" on DVD here. The set will hit the streets on Oct. 23.
Cool Springs Camp owner says he’s not shutting down
On the Route 66 yahoogroup, there was a report that Cool Springs Camp, on the old Oatman Road / Route 66 alignment between Oatman and Kingman, Ariz., has been closed down for good. However, I just got off the phone with Cool Springs Camp owner Ned Leuchtner in Chicago, and he insists this is a … Continue reading Cool Springs Camp owner says he’s not shutting down
In the Velvet Mood
Two voices, one piano and one very good bass player perform Bobby Troup's "Route 66." The group is called Velvet Mood.
Jewel of the Southwest
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch this weekend had an article about the history and rebirth of La Posada, a former Harvey House, on Route 66 in Winslow, Ariz. Even though it's been a major attraction for several years, owner Alan Affeldt isn't done. He's undertaking a landscaping project at La Posada that will cost about a … Continue reading Jewel of the Southwest
Notes from the road
We discovered that Wings Hamburgers and Brother Arthur's Bililian Fish at 3409 E. Admiral in Tulsa has closed. There will be an auction at 10 a.m. Saturday to sell off the contents -- including a slew of collectibles -- of the recently shuttered Hillbillee's Cafe and Bed and Breakfast in Arcadia, Okla. More details from … Continue reading Notes from the road
In the Land of Lincoln
A freelance writer for the Waterloo Record in Canada recently drove Route 66 in Illinois and filed this report. It contains a few minor errors, but overall it's a nice mix of Mother Road history and what the road is like now.