Here's a new video about Elmer Long, proprietor of the Bottle Tree Ranch on Route 66 in Oro Grande, Calif. https://youtu.be/pwAFW0jyapE Elmer's Facebook page is here.
Category: Attractions
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Cool Springs Camp, on old Route 66 between Kingman and Oatman, Ariz., is the setting for this Union Wireless commercial: https://youtu.be/bxAglRscwSE The premise is a good idea for a cell-phone company ... although even the best carriers have dead spots along Route 66 in New Mexico, Arizona, far western Oklahoma and in the east Missouri … Continue reading A word from our sponsor …
Route 66 makes a financial impact on Illinois towns
The Chicago Tribune tonight has posted a remarkable article about how Route 66 has financially impacted the towns along it. (The story's print edition will be on newsstands Saturday.) The report contains eye-popping data: While many small towns across the country are struggling to keep their downtowns afloat, Pontiac and a string of other Illinois … Continue reading Route 66 makes a financial impact on Illinois towns
The beauty of the Southwest
This is one of the best time-lapse videos I've seen. And much of it was shot in Route 66 country. And, yes, you do see stars in such proliferation in the Southwest. https://vimeo.com/29950141
West Hollywood’s Route 66 honored
Santa Monica Boulevard (aka Route 66) in West Hollywood, Calif., has been named one of the 10 Great Streets for 2011 by the American Planning Association. According to the APA: "There was a time, not too long ago, where "you took your life in your hands just to cross Santa Monica Boulevard," said Jeff Prang, … Continue reading West Hollywood’s Route 66 honored
Rancho overpass project nearly done
Some good news and bad news for Route 66 travelers going through the Los Angeles area this weekend. First, the bad news. Travelers should avoid Foothill Boulevard (aka Route 66) on the west side of Rancho Cucamonga this weekend. Construction workers are finishing a big road-widening and overpass project there, the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin … Continue reading Rancho overpass project nearly done
Route 66 like you’ve never seen before
I don't know much about the person posting these videos. His (or her) Vimeo account is known only as "martial." I think he's from France, judging by the language in one of the video descriptions. But he hasn't yet replied to my messages to him. But he uses a high-definition video camera that's attached to … Continue reading Route 66 like you’ve never seen before
“O’ Montana”
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”
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.