Take a look at this days-old photograph of the front of the remnants of the Painted Desert Trading Post in eastern Arizona. Notice anything different? If you're not seeing it, here's a photograph from a few months before: Those straighter lines you now see along the roof line are not an illusion. Volunteers with the … Continue reading Painted Desert Trading Post gets a more level look
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More about the short-lived Little Beaver Town near Albuquerque
A few days ago, Albuquerque television station KRQE produced a story about Little Beaver Town, a long-gone western-themed amusement park on the city's east edge on Route 66 that went bust after just three seasons during the 1960s. Roland Penttila, who has done a lot of research on Little Beaver Town, figures prominently in this … Continue reading More about the short-lived Little Beaver Town near Albuquerque
Claremore adds first of many murals over six-year period
The city of Claremore, Oklahoma, and Claremore MainStreet recently finished the first of several murals that will be painted in downtown alleys. The first mural, painted by John Hammer, portrays Route 66, Oklahoma humorist Will Rogers and astronaut Stuart Roosa. Both grew up in Claremore. The city stated this about the mural program several weeks … Continue reading Claremore adds first of many murals over six-year period
Louie the Lumberjack statue in Flagstaff beheaded
The Louie the Lumberjack statue inside Northern Arizona University's Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff was beheaded -- probably as a prank -- after it was taken down in September during stadium renovations. NAZ Today, which is run by the university's students, has the story: https://youtu.be/LROIs4wFqls The university's newspaper, Jack Central, said the headless statue was reported … Continue reading Louie the Lumberjack statue in Flagstaff beheaded
Big Route 66 shield added in front of Gay Parita Station
It will be difficult for travelers to miss Gay Parita Station now. Roamin' Rich Dinkela on Thursday painted a 12-by-15-foot Route 66 shield on the road in front of the Paris Springs, Missouri, landmark. It looks like a old-style Route 66 shield, except it states "Gary's" where "Missouri" typically would be -- a tribute to … Continue reading Big Route 66 shield added in front of Gay Parita Station
Homeless people camping out at Meadow Gold sign in Tulsa
Business owners along Route 66 near the Meadow Gold sign in Tulsa say homeless people camping there are creating a safety issue. KJRH-TV in Tulsa talked to Quoc Vo, a mechanic at nearby Lazar Imports, about the problem: He said they leave behind clothes, couches, recliner chairs and drug paraphernalia. "We have a regular relationship … Continue reading Homeless people camping out at Meadow Gold sign in Tulsa
Monument for Camp Cajon to be dedicated in July
Volunteers plan to rebuild the stone entrance to the long-defunct Camp Cajon off Route 66 in Southern California and dedicate it July 4, 2019 -- the 100th anniversary of its founding. According to a column by Mark Landis for the Press-Enterprise, Camp Cajon was on the present-day Wagon Train Road, south of the McDonald’s near Interstate … Continue reading Monument for Camp Cajon to be dedicated in July
Satellite dishes converted into Native American art along Route 66 in Grants
A local internet provider hatched an idea to beautify a stretch of Route 66 in Grants, New Mexico -- repaint a surplus of satellite dishes to resemble Native American bowls. Connect 66 Internet didn't need the dishes and could have taken them to the dump, the company told KRQE-TV. Instead, it came up with a … Continue reading Satellite dishes converted into Native American art along Route 66 in Grants
Kingman has its own Monopoly game knockoff — Kingman-opoly
The Route 66 town of Kingman, Arizona, now has a Monopoly-inspired board game that's being sold online and in local stores. It's called Kingman-Opoly. According to an article in the Kingman Daily Miner, the Kingman-Opoly game started to show up in Walmart stores in Kingman in mid-September. The board game includes these local stops on … Continue reading Kingman has its own Monopoly game knockoff — Kingman-opoly
Standin’ on a Corner statue in Winslow to mark 20th anniversary
The often-photographed statue on a corner of Winslow, Arizona, inspired by The Eagles' song "Take It Easy" is marking its 20th year, and the artist who created it will be in town this weekend for the annual Standin' on a Corner Festival. The artist is Ronald Adamson of Libby, Montana. Here's a report by KTVQ … Continue reading Standin’ on a Corner statue in Winslow to mark 20th anniversary