I would have posted this earlier, except I had to verify a few things about it. Here's the skinny: The Tulsa City Council last week passed two third-penny sales-tax-extension questions for a May 9 election. One is for $459 million in capital improvements; the other is $4.3 million for improvements toTulsa International Airport. The news … Continue reading Third-penny tax includes funds to Route 66 museum
Category: Attractions
Ace Jackalope reaches the end of Route 66
Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog meets the end of the trail on his Route 66 trek at Santa Monica, Calif., including the Santa Monica Pier. Again, many nice photos are taken, including of the pier's attractions. And I'm not sure how I missed this, but here's another Ace Jackalope entry from his adventures in … Continue reading Ace Jackalope reaches the end of Route 66
Food Network gets a taste of Route 66
The Pontiac Daily News reports that the historic Odell Station on Route 66 in Odell, Ill., will be featured on The Food Network's show, "A Blast from the Past." Famed chef Bobby Flay made an appearance. The program also features members of the Illinois Route 66 Association and preservationist John Weiss. Flay used a barbecue … Continue reading Food Network gets a taste of Route 66
New Mexico scenic byway receives a grant
New Mexico Business Weekly reports that the state's scenic byways have received a total of $500,000 in federal grants. At least one of the grants will go to Route 66: Bernalillo County will receive $80,100 for the construction of El Camino Real/Route 66 Urban Plaza, which will create an interpretive kiosk on Isleta Boulevard. It … Continue reading New Mexico scenic byway receives a grant
Your own taste of New Mexico
Rani and Raja have posted their own stories and photos from a trip on New Mexico's Route 66. This blog entry is special because it concentrates on New Mexico's chiles and provides a recipe on how to make your own green chile sauce.
Showtime for West Hollywood
This article from The Telegraph in London is supposed to be a sort of preview for the Academy Awards. But the story also serves as a good travel guide to the Route 66 town of West Hollywood, including old haunts like Barney's Beanery and Mel's Drive-In.
Big subdivision near Twin Arrows?
A 660-home subdivision near Twin Arrows, Ariz., east of Flagstaff, was approved by the Cococino County Planning and Zoning Commission this week, according to the Arizona Daily Sun. The county board will get the final say whether this project proceeds. Twin Arrows is a Route 66 settlement that has an abandoned gas station and two … Continue reading Big subdivision near Twin Arrows?
“Bugs Bunny should have stayed in Albuquerque”
So writes the blogger The King of Today. When he touched down in the Duke City via airplane, he wasn't impressed. But the Nob Hill neighborhood converted him. He now says that "Albuquerque, NM, is my new girlfriend." King also has a nice slide show of pictures from his visit.
Missouri town OKs scenic byway participation
The Route 66 town of St. Robert, Mo., recently approved its participation in the National Scenic Byways Program, according to the Pulaski County Democrat. The city plans to apply for a $1.3 million grant. The city would use the funds to install a Trail of Tears Interpretive site and fitness trail, working with the National … Continue reading Missouri town OKs scenic byway participation
No, you don’t wear Bun Huggers
Bun Huggers is a small hamburger chain in Flagstaff, including one on Route 66. I hadn't heard of it, but Seth Chadwick of the Feasting in Phoenix blog wrote a review of it, including photos. I may have to check it out next time I'm through northern Arizona, especially those onion rings. Chadwick also made … Continue reading No, you don’t wear Bun Huggers