The Road Crew wrote and recorded this tribute to Montana, the famed pet rabbit at Rich Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Ill. Montana died in 2008. https://youtu.be/uYzaeWIfLxk The description of Montana on the video: She had a good life here on Route 66. For over seven years she warmly greeted the locals as well as travelers … Continue reading “O’ Montana”
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Route 66 in New Mexico
New Mexico Video has posted several tourism-related videos in recent days, including this one about the Mother Road in the Land of Enchantment: https://youtu.be/VWVFytZB68Y Its YouTube Channel contains dozens of other clips.
Ed Galloway’s Totem Pole Park
Here's a very good film by John Parham about Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park near Foyil, Okla. The park isn't on Route 66. In fact, it's 3.5 miles east. But it's been inextricably linked to the Mother Road because of its beauty and quirkiness. https://vimeo.com/29239661 Music is by The Ventures.
New “Tucumcari Tonite!” billboard
A new billboard usually isn't anything special. But this one for the Route 66 town of Tucumcari, N.M., boasts a retro look that's difficult to ignore. Richard Talley, owner of the Motel Safari in Tucumcari, said in an e-mail: We’re helping to celebrate New Mexico’s Centennial 1912-2012 this time, with a turquoise colored background, much … Continue reading New “Tucumcari Tonite!” billboard
Man builds veterans monument near Oatman
Eighty-year-old Charles “Uncle Charlie” Hicks has built a monument to war veterans just off Route 66 south of Oatman, Ariz., reported the Mojave Daily News. There, on a high ridge of cliffs just off of Mile Marker 21, you’ll see an American flag blowing in the breeze. Next to it is a small stone monument … Continue reading Man builds veterans monument near Oatman
The nine monuments of Cajon Pass
Mark Landis, correspondent for the San Bernardino County Sun, posted a story today about the little-known nine monuments found along Cajon Pass, aka Interstate 15 and Route 66. American Indians, then pioneers, made their way down the pass for hundreds of years until roads finally were built. Most of the monuments pay tribute to the … Continue reading The nine monuments of Cajon Pass
Land deal expands Petrified Forest National Park
The Petrified Forest National Park in eastern Arizona is expanding by 26,500 acres following a land deal with the estate of a local rancher, reported the New York Times. The acquisition enlarges the park about 25 percent. The new land is to the east and west of its current boundaries. The Times had some details … Continue reading Land deal expands Petrified Forest National Park
The best overview yet of the Cars Land project
The Mouse Planet site posted today the best overview yet of the Cars Land amusement park that's being constructed at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calf. The post contains dozens of images of the plans, construction photos, and other displays from the recent D23 Expo for Disney enthusiasts. Cars Land is inspired by Radiator Springs, the … Continue reading The best overview yet of the Cars Land project
From eyesore to eyeful
Ed Klein at Route 66 World made a very good video about the recent repainting of an abandoned gas station in Tucumcari, N.M., into an old-time Phillips 66 station. https://youtu.be/EaXNYHfwid0 I've been told that the Tucumcari volunteers will repaint another building in the coming weeks.
How Stuff Works takes on Route 66
The HowStuffWorks.com podcast discussed "6 Cool Facts about Route 66," although the hosts acknowledged that many more cool things exist on the Mother Road than just a half-dozen. https://youtu.be/jgP-8maHUMA