Jim Conkle of the California Route 66 Preservation Foundation reports that both he and Hampton Inns were nominated for the Preserve America Presidential Award. Conkle found out yesterday that Hampton Inns won, so he in essence also won because he was a humongous part of the Hampton Inns Route 66 Caravan a few years ago … Continue reading Hampton Inns wins Preserve America honor
Category: Attractions
Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan is now online
I reported on this plan here and here a few months ago when I had a hard copy of it. But now it's on Tulsa County's Vision 2025 site for your perusal. Route 66 Master Plan home page Route 66 Master Plan, Part 1 Route 66 Master Plan, Part 2 Route 66 Master Plan, Part … Continue reading Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan is now online
Another attraction coming for Route 66 rail fans
The central New Mexico region is preparing to open a commuter rail line called the Rail Runner that eventually will connect the Duke City to Santa Fe. Considering that Albuquerque has the region's only major airport and considering Santa Fe is filled with tourism attractions, it sounds like this is a terrific alternative to driving … Continue reading Another attraction coming for Route 66 rail fans
A side trip into Oatman
A writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer focused on Lake Havasu City, Ariz., for a travel piece. But he also devotes a few well-informed paragraphs on the nearby Route 66 town of Oatman and the Gold Mine Tour outside of town.
Tucumcari may set up Route 66 management plan
Several cities along Route 66 already have Route 66 corridor management plans. What's a bit startling is that Tucumcari, N.M. -- which has boasted one of the most distinctive stretches of Route 66 for decades -- doesn't even have a plan. The Quay County Sun has the story about the proposed corridor plan meetings.
Geezer Riders head for the mountains
The Geezer Riders, dealing with cooler temperatures in the higher elevations, take in sights such as the Petrified Forest National Park and Meteor Crater. The group bedded down in Flagstaff after riding their Harleys nearly 400 miles. This story is the latest in a series by the Mainichi Daily News in Japan.
Geezer Riders head into New Mexico
The Mainichi Daily Times' ongoing series about the Geezer Riders' trek on Route 66 continues with the crew visiting Cadillac Ranch, visiting the Midpoint Cafe and heading into Tucumcari, Santa Rosa and Albuquerque. It's amusing or irritating to read the errors in the story. Santa Rosa's Blue Hole is referred to as the Blowhole. It … Continue reading Geezer Riders head into New Mexico
A look at Flagstaff
The Boston Globe has written a nice article about tourism and historical attractions in Flagstaff, Ariz., including Route 66 attractions such as the Hotel Monte Vista and the Museum Club. Check it out.
Cyclists pedal down the Mother Road
Bob Moore of Route 66 Magazine informed the Route 66 yahoogroup that the PAC Route 66 Tour for 2006 has started its trip eastward on the Mother Road. The Victorville Daily Press has a story about the group's stop at the California Route 66 Museum. To see the group's schedule, check out its site here. … Continue reading Cyclists pedal down the Mother Road
A love letter to Albuquerque’s Central Avenue
Johnny Mango of the Duke City Fix blog declares Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in Albuquerque a national treasure. Click here to read why.