The Holbrook (Ariz.) Tribune-News is reporting developments in store for the Petrified Forest National Park, namely: -- The Painted Desert Inn will reopen after nearly 18 months of renovations. -- "Along with the inn’s reopening in 2006, the park will open a Route 66 pullout. This point overlooks the Painted Desert, the inn and the … Continue reading Petrified Forest facilities get a face-lift
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Missouri town considers Route 66 park or museum
The Waynesville Daily Guide reports that nearby St. Robert, Mo., is considering converting a Missouri Department of Transportation motor pool island on old Route 66 into a park, or a museum, or a Trail of Tears memorial, or ... Lawrence suggested that the park could include a monument to Fort Leonard Wood soldiers, and Heard … Continue reading Missouri town considers Route 66 park or museum
Aztec Motel makes the “Uncanny” list
The Uncanny Valley, a blog that describes itself as a "travel guide to the unusual," has just added the uniquely decorated Aztec Motel on old Route 66 in Albuquerque to its list. It also lists Precious Moments Park, near the Route 66 town of Carthage, Mo. This isn't on Route 66, but the Stonefridge in … Continue reading Aztec Motel makes the “Uncanny” list
Architecture building inspired by Mother Road
The Albuquerque Tribune today has a story about architect Antoine Predock and his latest project, the new University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning building. The project broke ground last month on the university campus, just east of the UNM Bookstore. Terraced and carved and slathered in glass, the building will hang out … Continue reading Architecture building inspired by Mother Road
Pain Walker will stroll into Route 66 Museum
Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 to raise awareness for the National Pain Foundation, will appear at the Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Okla., on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The foundation is throwing a small party there for Kinch, and everyone is invited to celebrate the 1,000 miles … Continue reading Pain Walker will stroll into Route 66 Museum
It’s enthusiastic, but beware of the facts
I hate to bring this up, since it's obviously trying hard to promote Route 66 in New Mexico. But this news release from ArticleCity.com contains enough known errors that I have to warn anyone who might be inclined to use it. Westbound motorists can take a 20-mile gravel stretch of the old highway from Glenrio … Continue reading It’s enthusiastic, but beware of the facts
Fix ‘er up, roll ‘er out
A couple fellows with Petersen's 4 Wheel and Off-Road magazine were getting cabin fever in Los Angeles. So they acquired a frighteningly dilapidated Jeep pickup free of charge, repaired it and took it out into the Mojave Desert. Their excursion closely paralleled Route 66, as they rolled past Newberry Springs, the Bagdad Cafe, Daggett, Victorville … Continue reading Fix ‘er up, roll ‘er out
Residents of Atlanta, Ill., come through
Today's Bloomington Pantagraph reports that a group of Atlanta, Ill., residents has made a $10,000 matching offer toward the Atlanta Library centennial campaign. The centennial celebration is raising funds to restore the Downey building (ed. note: it houses the Palms Grill), a National Register property located along old Route 66 in downtown Atlanta. The building … Continue reading Residents of Atlanta, Ill., come through
Gallop to Gallup
The Salt Lake Tribune has two features in its weekend travel section about the Route 66 town of Gallup, N.M., with emphasis on the El Rancho Hotel, Red Rock State Park, the High Desert Trail System, Mentmore Rock Climbing Area and Earl's Restaurant.
Yukon’s historic grain elevators endangered
Route 66 travelers driving west into Yukon, Okla., typically have been greeted by the huge grain elevators and a big lighted sign, "Yukon's Best Flour." Now the Daily Oklahoman reports that the elevators are up for sale for $1.75 million. The reason? Urban sprawl around Oklahoma City has greatly reduced wheat acreage in the region. … Continue reading Yukon’s historic grain elevators endangered