The Route 66 Visitor Center in west Albuquerque will host a ribbon-cutting and preview celebration for the long-awaited facility from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday. The event will include music from Roberto Griego, The JDS and Al Hurricane Jr., food trucks, vendors and spectacular views from the facility atop Nine Mile Hill. No on-site parking … Continue reading Ribbon-cutting for Albuquerque’s Route 66 Visitor Center is tomorrow
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Owner of Carl’s Drive-In plans entertainment complex, second restaurant in nearby suburb
The owner of the historic Carl's Drive-In restaurant along the original alignment of Route 66 in the St. Louis area plans a sizable entertainment complex and second Carl's restaurant in the nearby suburb of O'Fallon, Missouri. According to Fox 2 in St. Louis, David Kraemer plans a burger restaurant similar to Carl's, along with a … Continue reading Owner of Carl’s Drive-In plans entertainment complex, second restaurant in nearby suburb
Scenes from the Blue Whale of Catoosa’s 50th-anniversary celebration
A bunch of Route 66 aficionados have posted photographs from Saturday's 50th-anniversary party of the landmark Blue Whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma. The event included appearances by "Route 66: The Mother Road" author Michael Wallis, Dean "Crazy Legs" Walker, Ron "Tattoo Man" Jones and Blue Whale park director Liz Huckleby, to name a few. KTUL-TV in … Continue reading Scenes from the Blue Whale of Catoosa’s 50th-anniversary celebration
New kiosk added to Camp Cajon monument site in southern California
A new informational kiosk recently was added to the Camp Cajon monument site near Phelan, California, that describes the major highways and roads that passed by the long-defunct rest area. Here's a look at the kiosk from the camp's Facebook account: Camp Cajon's champions about a year ago installed a century-old, concrete picnic table at … Continue reading New kiosk added to Camp Cajon monument site in southern California
What’s the importance of Route 66 Historic Trail legislation?
Hemmings Motor News published a valuable story with the headline "What's behind the push to designate Route 66 a National Historic Trail?" that provides a lot of background behind the initiative. It appears the story was prompted by Mobil 1's current "Keep Route 66 Kickin'" tour, which includes an online petition to support a national-trail … Continue reading What’s the importance of Route 66 Historic Trail legislation?
Nelson gardens to be re-created at Camp Joy cabin in Lebanon
Master gardeners will re-create Col A.T. Nelson's flower gardens at the restored Camp Joy cabin at Boswell Park in Lebanon, Missouri. When he operated the Top o’ the Ozarks Inn and, later, the Nelson Tavern (aka Nelson Hotel) and Nelson’s Dream Village in Lebanon, Nelson lined flowers along the paths near Route 66. Gary Sosniecki … Continue reading Nelson gardens to be re-created at Camp Joy cabin in Lebanon
Historic McLain Rogers Park in Clinton to undergo improvements
The City of Clinton, Oklahoma, and its Beautification Committee are in the early stages of making historic McLain Rogers Park "more accessible and user friendly," according to a newspaper's report. The Clinton Daily News (subscription required) talked to city manager Robert Johnston about the possible changes: “There is an obvious lack of handicap and ADA … Continue reading Historic McLain Rogers Park in Clinton to undergo improvements
Blue Whale in Catoosa plans to celebrate 50th anniversary later this month
The iconic Blue Whale of Catoosa, Oklahoma, will mark its 50th anniversary on the afternoon of Sept. 24. According to the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, the city-owned Route 66 landmark will host fun, live music, burgers, vendors and games from 3 to 7 p.m. that day. Michael Wallis, author of the seminal bestselling book "Route … Continue reading Blue Whale in Catoosa plans to celebrate 50th anniversary later this month
Volunteers organizing a Route 66 Christmas Chute for downtown Sapulpa
A group of volunteers in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, is putting together what is called a Route 66 Christmas Chute that will go up in the city's downtown starting in November. According to a recent report by KJRH-TV in nearby Tulsa, the Route 66 Christmas Chute will feature more than 35,000 feet of lights, a lot of … Continue reading Volunteers organizing a Route 66 Christmas Chute for downtown Sapulpa
City of Lockport erects Route 66 monument sign despite it never being on Route 66
The City of Lockport, Illinois, a few days ago erected a Route 66 monument sign that celebrates the city's dubious heritage with the highway and Route 66's approaching centennial. According to the Homer Glen-Lockport Patch, the monument was placed on State Street near the Metra lot. "To commemorate Lockport’s role in the Route 66 centennial, … Continue reading City of Lockport erects Route 66 monument sign despite it never being on Route 66