This is an enticing opportunity for history buffs. Historian Nicholas Cataldo will lead an all-day expedition at Southern California's Cajon Pass, which once carried Route 66, on March 12. According to San Bernardino County Sun columnist John Weeks: "Exploring the Cajon Pass: Gateway to the San Bernardino Valley" is offered through Cal State San Bernardino's … Continue reading A tour of Cajon Pass
Category: Highways
“Hooked on 66” site launched
Richard Dinkela II's new website, HookedOnRoute66.com, has been live for a few days. But today was when he announced the launching of the site. Dinkela, a St. Louis resident, says it isn't just a fan site, but also a resource for those wanting to find the more obscure alignments of the Mother Road: What most … Continue reading “Hooked on 66” site launched
Arroyo Seco Parkway named to National Register
The Arroyo Seco Parkway Historic District, a highway that once carried Route 66 in Los Angeles County, was named to the National Register of Historic Places effective Feb. 4, according to a National Park Service e-mail. According to the e-mail, the historic district covers California Highway 110 from a four-level interchange in Los Angeles to East … Continue reading Arroyo Seco Parkway named to National Register
Primitive roads
Here's something fun: A two-part video about the primitive alignment of Route 66 at La Bajada Hill in New Mexico by a brave soul to drove it in an SUV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K_brKoTSpA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DgLAyXwW84 Here's a short clip on the Cuervo Cut-off of Route 66, near Cuervo, N.M. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uGJLtNHYaw A drive on Oatman Road (aka Route 66) … Continue reading Primitive roads
Oklahoma bill aims to establish bicycle trail on Route 66
An Oklahoma state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would designate Route 66 between Sapulpa and Edmond as a "Historic Bike Trail" and eventually construct a shoulder for bicycle use on that stretch. Rep. Lewis Moore (R-Arcadia) recently introduced House Bill 2049. The bill says: The portion of State Highway 66 between the Sapulpa city … Continue reading Oklahoma bill aims to establish bicycle trail on Route 66
Rancho’s plans for Foothill Boulevard
The City of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., has just posted a computer animation video of its plans to dress up Foothill Boulevard (aka Route 66), including the Pacific Electric Trail overpass. The pedestrian bridge is particularly impressive. 12/28/2010 UPDATE: The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reports that this project will be finished in late 2011.
Good tribute, sloppy publicity
Today, I found this news release about a parade and tribute to the late actor Steve McQueen today in Los Angeles: The Jules Verne Festival and the City of Los Angeles are proud to announce the Kick-Off to the Steve McQueen 30th Anniversary Celebration. On Sunday November 7th, four days before the Official Tribute event, … Continue reading Good tribute, sloppy publicity
Walking the Sidewalk Highway
Daniel Johnson is embarking on a coast-to-coast walk to spread the Gospel of Christ. He's covered more than 2,700 miles so far, and that included a stroll on the fabled "Sidewalk Highway" of old Route 66 near Miami, Okla. This video segment proves to be informative and whimsical, without the preaching that you might expect.
“The Route 66 of the West”
The Press-Enterprise posted a fascinating historical article about U.S. 395, which goes 1,400 miles from Canada to Mexico through Washington, Oregon and California. Route 66 obviously stays true to U.S. 66, the Mother Road. But we're happy to occasionally give some bandwidth to other notable historic highways. From the article: U.S. Route 66 is a … Continue reading “The Route 66 of the West”
Journal of a 1927 road trip
In 1927, Axel and Beda Sterner and two relatives drove from New York City to Los Angeles by car, with a good portion of their journey along U.S. 66, which was less than one year old. Sterner wrote a journal about his experiences each night along the trek. These musings might have been forgotten if it … Continue reading Journal of a 1927 road trip