The eighth annual Tour of the Ozarks, a Sept. 16 bicycle ride through scenic Missouri (including Route 66) to benefit the Diabetes Education Fund, may be the last one, reports the Rolla Daily News. That's because the organizers are set to begin new jobs at the National Geospacial Intelligence Agency in St. Louis. “When we … Continue reading Tour of the Ozarks’ final curtain?
Category: Events
Oklahoma governor to visit Route 66 restaurant
If you're planning to stop for a bite to eat at Al's Route 66 Cafe in Sapulpa, Okla., on Thursday afternoon, don't be surprised if you shake the governor's hand. Gov. Brad Henry is scheduled to visit Al's about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the Sapulpa Daily Herald. Henry, a Democrat, is running for re-election … Continue reading Oklahoma governor to visit Route 66 restaurant
Nut House goes on the auction block
The Nut House, a pecan and roadside business on Route 66 between Claremore and Catoosa, Okla., will be sold at a liquidation auction starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. Here's the home page for the auction, which will be conducted by Williams & Williams. It's not only going to be attractive for people wanting … Continue reading Nut House goes on the auction block
Fire destroys Oatman home
Ordinarily, a home fire without injuries is nothing I would get too concerned about on Route 66 News. But this home fire was on the main drag of the isolated Route 66 desert town of Oatman, Ariz. Fires are a huge concern in Oatman because the businesses are packed together, and firefighting help is about … Continue reading Fire destroys Oatman home
“America on the Move” photos
Road warrior Tim Steil was in Washington, D.C., last week with his kid to see the Smithsonian's "America on the Move" exhibit before that part of the museum closes Sept. 4 for a two-year renovation. He e-mailed me a few photos from it. Here's a 1930s section of Route 66 from western Oklahoma. Steil wrote: … Continue reading “America on the Move” photos
Austin Sevens on their way to Chicago
Five Austin Sevens, dating from 1929 to 1938, were taken off the oceanliner and made their way through the Big Apple's streets a couple of days ago. They group, sponsored by the British-based 750 Motor Club, is on its way to Chicago, where they will start their Route 66 trip. A travel blog of the … Continue reading Austin Sevens on their way to Chicago
What’s right — and wrong — with Edwardsville
Here's an article from the Alton (Ill.) Telegraph about nearby Edwardsville being named host of the national Route 66 Festival in 2008, which has already been reported here and several other newspapers. Here's the quote from the story that bugged me, however: "It’s going to put us on the map," said Carol Foreman, director of … Continue reading What’s right — and wrong — with Edwardsville
You’d better go to the Smithsonian soon
That's because its National Museum of American History, which includes Route 66 in its "America on the Move" exhibit, will close Sept. 4 for two years for major renovations, according to WUSA-TV in Washington, D.C. The "America on the Move" has an actual full-width section of Route 66 from western Oklahoma built in 1932. The … Continue reading You’d better go to the Smithsonian soon
Ham radio operators to celebrate Route 66
There are 12 towns mentioned in Bobby Troup's famed song "Route 66" -- Chicago, St. Louis, Joplin, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Flagstaff, Gallup, Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and don't forget Winona. Amateur radio operators in each of those towns and five other cities on Route 66 will organize a "Route 66 on the Air" … Continue reading Ham radio operators to celebrate Route 66
Kingman tourism gets a boost
The governor of Arizona presented the Kingman Chamber of Commerce and the Historic Route 66 Association a grant of nearly $32,000 to help tourism promotion. The Kingman Daily Miner has the story.