The city council of Clinton, Oklahoma, heard a local organization's proposal of a two-sided big sign to showcase an original section of Route 66 on the city's east side. According to a recent print edition of the Clinton Daily News, Andrew Stone of the West OK Co-op presented its idea to the city council where … Continue reading Organization wants a big “Clinton” sign on city’s east side of Route 66
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New markers erected on Route 66 in Chicago
Choose Chicago, the city's tourism department, recently placed new Route 66 signs to celebrate the highway's upcoming centennial. According to WGN-TV in Chicago, the signs were placed near the Art Institute of Chicago, plus at 1969 W. Ogden Ave., 3100 W. Ogden Ave. and 3801 W. Ogden Ave. Ogden is a main alignment of Route … Continue reading New markers erected on Route 66 in Chicago
Tulsa officially earns “Capital of Route 66” title
Several towns along the Mother Road for years have claimed to be the "Capital of Route 66." But the City of Tulsa and the Tulsa Route 66 Commission ensured it isn't just an idle boast. After a lengthy process, Tulsa officially secured a federal copyright for "Capital of Route 66." According to KJRH-TV and other … Continue reading Tulsa officially earns “Capital of Route 66” title
Women want to preserve prairie dog colony off Route 66 near Yukon
Two women want to protect a prairie dog colony of about 800 animals from development off Route 66 near Yukon, Oklahoma. The Yukon Progress newspaper reports that the colony at Sara Road is one of the last in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Janet Combs and Kathy Crews hope someone buys the land so it's … Continue reading Women want to preserve prairie dog colony off Route 66 near Yukon
Stella Atom joins Buck Atom at the fiberglass giant’s Route 66 souvenir shop in Tulsa
A 19-foot-tall fiberglass giant named Stella Atom joined the namesake of Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on Route 66 shop in Tulsa.
Cloud Gate, aka The Bean, in Chicago reopens to the public after months of construction
The "Cloud Gate" sculpture, better known as "The Bean," reopened to the public Sunday after being off-limits due to construction at Grainger Plaza in Chicago. The ABC-TV affiliate in Chicago reported the construction barricades were removed that day after the artwork was closed in August. Upgrades include new stairs, accessible ramps, paver replacement, a waterproofing … Continue reading Cloud Gate, aka The Bean, in Chicago reopens to the public after months of construction
Blue Hole in Santa Rosa is closed indefinitely due to the collapse of a wall
The Blue Hole of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, will remain closed indefinitely after an underwater boulder broke off last week and reduced the water flow at the site. According to the Friday print edition of The Communicator newspaper in Santa Rosa, Mayor Nelson Kotiar said a large rock broke off and sank to the bottom … Continue reading Blue Hole in Santa Rosa is closed indefinitely due to the collapse of a wall
What’s the holdup on opening the Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque?
It's coming up fast on the second anniversary of a ribbon-cutting for the Route 66 Visitor Center on Nine Mile Hill in west Albuquerque. The $13.8 million center was supposed to open a few months after the September 2022 ceremony. But it's never officially done so, despite its website claiming it was open from 10 … Continue reading What’s the holdup on opening the Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque?
Big Texan Slug Bug Ranch officially opens in Amarillo
The Big Texan Slug Bug Ranch officially was christened and opened Friday after the original Volkswagen Beetles were moved to Amarillo from their original home in Conway, Texas. The Facebook excerpts below include photos from Visit Amarillo, a video from the ceremony, more images from Dora Meroney of the Old Texas Route 66 Association and … Continue reading Big Texan Slug Bug Ranch officially opens in Amarillo
Albert Okura’s son tries to keep his father’s dream alive at Amboy
A few days ago, the Los Angeles Times (via AOL) published a lengthy story about how the son of the late Albert Okura, owner of the Route 66 town of Amboy, California, is trying to keep that dream alive. The story by Alex Wigglesworth is worth reading in its entirety. But a few nuggets stand … Continue reading Albert Okura’s son tries to keep his father’s dream alive at Amboy