On an obscure 1926-38 alignment of Route 66 between Kellyville and Bristow, Okla., sits the remnants of old motor court. It's mentioned in Jim Ross' "Oklahoma Route 66" guidebook, but little else seems to be known about it. It's been closed for many years, but its seems the owner is doing a good enough job … Continue reading A hidden gem
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Don’t try this at home
Some lads from the U.K. not only visited the Blue Whale on Route 66 in Catoosa, Okla., but decided to strip down to their swimming trunks and dive off the whale's tail into the spring-fed waters below. The caretaker, Blaine Davis, was undoubtedly not around at the time; he doesn't allow swimming. And based on … Continue reading Don’t try this at home
Cool Springs Camp damaged by storm
A severe storm in early September damaged the restored Cool Springs Camp on Oatman Road, aka Route 66, between Kingman and Oatman, Ariz. Cool Springs owner Ned Leuchtner said the storm ripped off part of the roof and dumped about two inches of rain on parts of the store's interior. Fortunately, he said, the artifacts … Continue reading Cool Springs Camp damaged by storm
Slow travel
An uncredited travel writer for the Chicago Sun-Times tries to follow the mantra of Slow Travel and take a trip on Route 66 from the Windy City to Springfield, Ill. The writer found rewards in particular at the Ambler-Becker Texaco Station in Dwight, which now is a visitors center, and the Cozy Dog Drive-In in … Continue reading Slow travel
Walldogs may paint murals in Pontiac
Diaz Sign Art of Pontiac, Ill., offered to have a group of artists paint murals on the sides of buildings in the Route 66 town, reported the Bloomington Pantagraph. The presentation was to inform them about the Walldogs, a group of artists invited and paid by a community to paint murals on various buildings. Several … Continue reading Walldogs may paint murals in Pontiac
View from the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
If you've never walked on what is now a pedestrian and bicycle trail on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge that connects Madison, Ill., over the Mississippi River to St. Louis, these two videos by the same person should suffice for now. The bridge was a part of Route 66 for decades. The second video … Continue reading View from the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Town will receive historical certification
The active Route 66 town of Atlanta, Ill., will receive another feather in its cap -- the National Park Service is set to certify it for its historic preservation, reports the Lincoln Courier. It would be the 61st city in Illinois to receive this certification, which opens it up for preservation grants and other aid. … Continue reading Town will receive historical certification
Tulsa project wins grant for observation deck
About $400,000 in Oklahoma Centennial funds will be used to help build the Red Fork Derrick observation deck at the Route 66 Station park in west Tulsa, reports the Tulsa World. The replica of the Tulsa County's first oil well will reportedly be as high at 150 feet tall. However, other reports indicate it will … Continue reading Tulsa project wins grant for observation deck
Wigwam Motel is among world’s quirkiest
The TripAdvisor travel community released its list of the world's quirkiest motels, and a Route 66 establishment made the top 10. At the No. 9 slot is the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Ariz.: Its second year on the top ten quirky hotel list and with a unique price to match, the Wigwam Motel is a … Continue reading Wigwam Motel is among world’s quirkiest
County can take over Route 66 police station
The Bloomington Pantagraph reports that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed legislation on Thursday that gives Livingston County the option to take over ownership of the old Illinois State Police headquarters on old Route 66 near Pontiac. The county has the option to pay $10 for the unique gun-shaped building, built in 1941, and the land. … Continue reading County can take over Route 66 police station