Category: Attractions

Branding of Kingman — a response

On Tuesday, I linked to a story in the Kingman (Ariz.) Daily Miner, in which a city councilwoman questioned whether there is enough interest in Route 66 by young parents and their children to use the Mother Road for tourism purposes. I responded that the dynamic has changed since the release of the Disney/Pixar "Cars" … Continue reading Branding of Kingman — a response

Tribe offering aid to flood victims

Hualapai Tourism, the owners of Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk, is raising funds for the neighboring Havasupai tribe that was devastated by recent flooding in the Grand Canyon, reports Elizabeth Mitchell for About.com. Starting Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 30, The Hualapai Tribe will donate 10% of proceeds gathered by Hualapai Tourism for … Continue reading Tribe offering aid to flood victims

John Wayne memorabilia displayed at Williams museum

"Chili" Bill Brooks was John Wayne's pilot for about 10 years, when he flew the actor down to his two ranches in Arizona. Brooks befriended Wayne, famed for his roles in "True Grit," "The Searchers" and hundreds of other Westerns, until his death in 1979. The Wayne memorabilia that Brooks collected over the years now … Continue reading John Wayne memorabilia displayed at Williams museum

Forest being thinned around Flagstaff

If you're driving on Route 66 in Flagstaff, Ariz., and see logging going on, don't worry -- the Coconino Forest around the city isn't being clear-cut. The Arizona Daily Sun says the forest is being thinned to reduce the risk of severe wildfires that could damage homes. Surrounded on all sides by trees, Flagstaff is … Continue reading Forest being thinned around Flagstaff

Supai attractions damaged by flood

No one was injured or killed in the flooding in the Grand Canyon earlier this week. But there's little doubt the damage caused will hurt tourism in the small canyon floor village of Supai, Ariz. Reports the Arizona Republic: The trails leading to the village are not passable. The bridges crossing Havasu Creek are washed … Continue reading Supai attractions damaged by flood

Yes, the Big Rocker actually rocks

On Monday, the owner of the World's Largest Rocker decided to show the world -- and the Guinness Book of World Records -- that his big rocking chair really does rock. Dan Sanazaro, owner of the Fanning U.S. 66 Outpost & General Store in the Route 66 hamlet of Fanning, Mo., installed the 42-foot-tall rocking … Continue reading Yes, the Big Rocker actually rocks

Route 66-themed library opens

The Route 66 town of Strafford, Mo., has a possible new enticement for roadies to visit -- a new branch of the Springfield-Greene County Library system opened Saturday. From the Springfield News-Leader: The 2,500-square-foot, Route 66-themed facility features several murals and decorations that pay homage to Strafford's location along the historic driving route. Aside from … Continue reading Route 66-themed library opens

Cyrus Avery Plaza dedicated

I went on a hot Thursday morning to the dedication ceremony for the Cyrus Avery Route 66 Centennial Plaza and Memorial Bridge in Tulsa. Except for  the "East Meets West" statue that will be coming later this year, the plaza complex has been finished for several weeks. You can read more about the actual ceremony … Continue reading Cyrus Avery Plaza dedicated

Devil’s Elbow Bridge wins cost-share grant

This is probably letting the cat out of the bag, but this excerpt in the Wayneville (Mo.) Daily Guide reports that Pulaski County has earned an $8,000 cost-share grant from the National Park Service's Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program to repair the Devil's Elbow Bridge: County Clerk Diana Linnenbringer presented copies of documents required for … Continue reading Devil’s Elbow Bridge wins cost-share grant