Here's another new video of Harley and Annabelle Russell, aka the Mediocre Music Makers, doing their thing at their Sandhills Curiosity Shop in Erick, Okla.
Category: Attractions
Restoration of Macoupin County Courthouse sought
Sheriff Don Albrecht has a two-pronged plan for the the Macoupin County Courthouse in Carlinville, Ill. First, place it on the National Register of Historic Places. Second, use that designation to help get federal grants to restore the historic building, reports the Springfield Journal-Register. The sandstone exterior of the landmark, Albrecht says, needs refurbishing, but … Continue reading Restoration of Macoupin County Courthouse sought
Painted Desert guide
Here's another travel guide story to a big attraction on Route 66 -- the Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert, which are in the same complex in Arizona. This story, bristling with a lot of interesting facts, is by the Deseret News in Salt Lake City.
The end of the road
If you go from east to west on Route 66, you will reach the symbolic end of the Mother Road in Santa Monica, Calif. If you plan to stay there a few days after your journey, here's a good visitor's guide to the city by the Inland Press-Enterprise.
Round Barn to hold renovation dedication
If you haven't visited the Round Barn in Arcadia, Okla., in a while, you might ought to check it out. A few months ago, it received a $50,000 grant from the Oklahoma Centennial Commemoration Commission to renovate restrooms, repave the parking lot, improve its signs, build a railing, lay a concrete pad for antique equipment, … Continue reading Round Barn to hold renovation dedication
Plans ‘in the works’ to reopen bridge parking
Tucked into a story by the Granite City (Ill.) Press-Record about a litter cleanup event at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, once a part of Route 66, was this: At this time, parking is available on the Illinois side, and has recently been improved by the city of Madison. Except during special events, the … Continue reading Plans ‘in the works’ to reopen bridge parking
County seeks money for Route 66 bike trail
Here's an interesting item from the Bloomington (Ill.) Pantagraph about the McLean County Board meeting on Tuesday: Also at its meeting, the County Board voted unanimously to apply for $2.4 million in federal grant money to turn the abandoned sections of Old Route 66 near Funks Grove into a bike trail. Total cost of the … Continue reading County seeks money for Route 66 bike trail
Tucumcari applies for racetrack-casino
An application for a proposed horse-racing track and casino in the Route 66 town of Tucumcari, N.M., was officially filed on Friday, reports the Quay County Sun. Coronado Partners is the group applying for the state licenses. The racetrack and casino, called Coronado Park, would be on Route 66. Coronado Park would sport a one-mile … Continue reading Tucumcari applies for racetrack-casino
Southwest American beauty
Here's an excellent video of the Grand Canyon and the Route 66 town of Seligman, Ariz. It was shot by DKY Productions. The music is "May Angels Lead You In," by Jimmy Eat World. The band hails from Arizona, so the song choice is good in more ways than one.
Honeymoon sweet
Lovetripper.com is an online travel site, specializing in honeymoon destinations and romantic getaways. On Sunday, it was a pleasant surprise to see that the Wigwam Motel on Route 66 in Rialto, Calif., was prominently featured. Contributor Grace Sydney wrote: Whether your car is a vintage vehicle or the latest model off the lot, you can … Continue reading Honeymoon sweet