Organizers for the annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow are looking for a new venue -- including in other states -- after the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque recently canceled its contract after 30 years of hosting the event. Gathering of Nations was one of the biggest annual events in Albuquerque, and it commonly was included … Continue reading What will happen to Gathering of Nations?
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Springfield, Missouri, sees boom in hotel business
Springfield, Missouri, is experiencing a boom in hotel business so far in 2016, and it appears one big reason for it is Route 66. According to the KY3 station in town: The Convention and Visitors bureau says the number of visitors so far...and the number of hotel rooms occupied, has surpassed last year. Tracy Kimberlin … Continue reading Springfield, Missouri, sees boom in hotel business
Who’s going to the European Route 66 Festival?
I have two questions for my American readers. Are you going to the first-ever European Route 66 Festival near Stuttgart, Germany, on July 15-17? If so, are you going under the auspices of a certain organization? If any of those are a "yes," please elaborate in the comments section. Those questions came to mind when I learned … Continue reading Who’s going to the European Route 66 Festival?
Volunteers needed for photo shoot at Meramec River bridge
Route 66 fans and preservationists are asked to show up at the Route 66 State Park office near Eureka, Missouri, this weekend for a photo shoot at the Meramac River Route 66 Bridge for the National Trust for Historic Preservation's ongoing "This Place Matters" campaign. The session will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14. … Continue reading Volunteers needed for photo shoot at Meramec River bridge
Jensen’s Point grand reopening set for May 30
The historic Jensen's Point along Route 66 in Pacific, Missouri, will host a grand reopening and dedication May 30. According to an invitation, the Jensen's Point grand reopening will be at 2 p.m. The landmark is east of Pacific and west of Exit 261 from Interstate 44 west of St. Louis. The ceremony will include … Continue reading Jensen’s Point grand reopening set for May 30
Scenes from the Arizona Route 66 Fun Run
Frank Kocevar, former owner of Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Arizona, put together this video of the 29th annual Arizona Historic Route 66 Fun Run last weekend. More than 800 vehicles participated the cruise from Seligman to Golden Shores, Arizona. 29th. annual, "Arizona Fun Run 2016", from Seligman to Golden Shores from Route 66 Experience on … Continue reading Scenes from the Arizona Route 66 Fun Run
Laurel Kane will be inducted into Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame
Laurel Kane, co-owner of Afton Station in Afton, Oklahoma, will be inducted into the Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame posthumously later this year, it was learned Saturday during a celebration of her life. A panel from the Oklahoma Route 66 Association selects two winners — one living and one deceased — from a list of … Continue reading Laurel Kane will be inducted into Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame
New research solidifies Springfield as birthplace of Route 66
For several years, the town of Springfield, Missouri, has proclaimed itself as the "Birthplace of Route 66" and in recent years launched a fast-growing festival of the same name. Now it appears new historical research has deepened the link between Route 66, Springfield and its birth date of April 30, 1926. From a news release … Continue reading New research solidifies Springfield as birthplace of Route 66
Hundreds show up for Gasconade River Bridge rally
Hundreds of historic preservationists and Route 66ers showed up Saturday afternoon for Gasconade River Bridge rally near Hazelgreen, Missouri, to persuade the Missouri Department of Transportation to preserve the Route 66 bridge. KY3 in Springfield, Missouri, posted this good report from the rally: Based on the station's reporting, it seems MoDOT will not reopen the … Continue reading Hundreds show up for Gasconade River Bridge rally
Munger Moss Motel to mark 70th birthday Saturday
The Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, Missouri, will be marking its 70th birthday Saturday with music, food and dancing. There's a triple reason for the celebration, however. The Route 66 motel's owners, Bob and Ramona Lehman, will mark their 45th year along Route 66. And Route 66 itself will mark its 90th anniversary later this year. … Continue reading Munger Moss Motel to mark 70th birthday Saturday