The Route 66 town of St. Robert, Mo., recently approved its participation in the National Scenic Byways Program, according to the Pulaski County Democrat. The city plans to apply for a $1.3 million grant. The city would use the funds to install a Trail of Tears Interpretive site and fitness trail, working with the National … Continue reading Missouri town OKs scenic byway participation
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Michael Wallis is writing a Lincoln Highway book
This isn't about Route 66, but it should interest roadies. Michael Wallis, author of the best-selling "Route 66: The Mother Road," is writing a book about America's first trancontinental road, the Lincoln Highway. Right now, Wallis is motoring down the Lincoln Highway with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Michael Williamson, who's supplying the photos for the book, … Continue reading Michael Wallis is writing a Lincoln Highway book
The Straight Dope about Route 66
The popular The Straight Dope column, which is run by the Chicago Reader newspaper and about 14 other alternative newspapers across the country, has answered this question from a reader: "Where is Route 66?" Rico, a Straight Dope staff member, has provided the usual well-researched answer. P.S.: This week's column by Straight Dope patriarch Cecil … Continue reading The Straight Dope about Route 66
St. Robert, Mo., will hook up with byway program
The Route 66 town of St. Robert, Mo., decided to participate in the National Scenic Byway program and is applying for a $1.3 million grant, reports The Pulaski County Democrat. The city would use the funds to install a Trail of Tears Interpretive site and fitness trail, working with the National Historic Trail System of … Continue reading St. Robert, Mo., will hook up with byway program
History of a ghost town
The Texas Vacations blog has a well-researched article about the Route 66 ghost town of Glenrio, Texas, which is on the New Mexico border. Check it out.
A look back, a look now, and looking forward
Erik Siemers of the Albuquerque Journal takes a look at Route 66 in the Duke City as the highway is about to mark its 80th anniversary. It's an interesting overview of what the Mother Road once was, what it is, and what to do in the future to keep it around. Recommended reading.
The lure of the Mother Road
Michael Martinez of the Chicago Tribune writes about what attracts people to drive Route 66. In the spotlight are the California Route 66 Museum in Victorville and the Barstow Route 66 Mother Road Museum.
Fire destroys Bellemont, Ariz., tavern
Junior Whipp's Inn on Route 66 in Bellemont, Ariz. (about 12 miles west of Flagstaff), was destroyed by fire on Tuesday. Whipp, reports the Arizona Daily Sun, wasn't injured. The tavern had been open nearly 50 years. It was a favorite for motorcycle riders, locals and Camp Navajo workers. Bellemont was featured in a scene … Continue reading Fire destroys Bellemont, Ariz., tavern
Carthage courthouse may add Route 66 museum
The Carthage (Mo.) Press reports that Jasper County commissioners are considering adding a Route 66 museum in the south wing of the historic county courthouse. The story is here.
The Lope visits California Route 66 Museum
As usual, Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog has posted some terrific photos, this time from the California Route 66 Museum in Victorville. Ace seemed especially taken with artifacts from the Hulaville, aka Mahan's Half-Acre.