Logan County, Ill., has formulated a plan to enhance greenways and open space, reports the Bloomington Pantagraph. The plan doesn't want wholesale changes to Route 66. It just wants to improve what's there and make it more tourist-friendly, like the Route 66 Bike Trail. Atlanta, Ill., Mayor Bill Martin said: "This is not going to … Continue reading County includes Route 66 in greenways plan
Category: Attractions
A roadie in the making
For his son's 10th birthday, Michael Bates of the Batesline blog in Tulsa took him down Route 66 for an overnight trip to Oklahoma City. They checked out older alignments, saw the Round Barn, cruised Davenport's brick streets, had a terrific time at Frontier City, talked about Radiator Springs in the movie "Cars," and at … Continue reading A roadie in the making
Unleash the dog
If you're traveling Route 66 with your mutt and roll into Kingman, Ariz., there's a place where both of you can stretch your legs -- Lewis Kingman Park at 2201 E. Andy Devine Ave. It's an off-leash park for dogs. And it has a historic link to the Mother Road, reports the Kingman Daily Miner. … Continue reading Unleash the dog
Offbeat tourist stops on Route 66
Drew Knowles, author of the "Route 66 Adventure Handbook," gave USA Today his 10 favorite offbeat attractions on the Mother Road, including one in Illinois that's a bit obscure. Go read the list.
Owner of run-down landmark is fined
Dennis Koehler, owner of the long-closed The Mill restaurant along Route 66 in Lincoln, Ill., was fined $32,200 by a county judge for allowing the building to be unsafe, or $100 for each day, reports the Lincoln Courier. It undoubtedly didn't help that Koehler showed up 25 minutes late for the court hearing. What really … Continue reading Owner of run-down landmark is fined
Grand opening for Elk City museum postponed
I confirmed today that the grand opening celebration for the Route 66 Transportation Museum in Elk City, Okla., set for Saturday has been postponed because of a scheduling conflict. It will be rescheduled, but no date has been set.
Exotic Animal Paradise may be saved after all
A few weeks ago, it was announced that Exotic Animal Paradise in Strafford, Mo., just off Route 66, would close down its drive-through zoo, auction the animals, and luxury homes would be built on the site. However, the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader reported Tuesday that the new owner is partially reconsidering the plan: The new owner … Continue reading Exotic Animal Paradise may be saved after all
New Super business in Missouri
Route66TVonline.com, which is turning into quite a Route 66 resource for the Missouri-Kansas-Oklahoma tri-state area, reports that a new business has opened on the Mother Road in Carterville, Mo. It's the Superman on 66 Ice Cream Parlor and Museum. Owned and operated by Larry Tamminen, a 44-year resident of Carterville, this unique business features a … Continue reading New Super business in Missouri
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge nominated to National Register
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, which once carried Route 66 from Madison, Ill., to north St. Louis, has been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places, reports digitalBurg.com of Warrensburg, Mo. The nominations will be considered by the Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation on Aug. 11 in St. Joseph. The image above … Continue reading Old Chain of Rocks Bridge nominated to National Register
Wi-fi being installed at Texas rest stops
The Texas Department of Transportation announced it is installing wireless Internet access to all rest stops in the state, including the one in the Texas Panhandle that pays homage to Route 66, reports KXAN-TV in Austin. RoadConnect.net is the firm installing the wi-fi. "We've installed wireless internet service at 102 rest areas in Texas," said … Continue reading Wi-fi being installed at Texas rest stops