A few British travelers recently completed a Route 66 trip, and this video was posted from it: https://youtu.be/pK-fInHUz48 The description of the video: The little town of Erick presented us with one of the most surreal moments of our route 66 road trip. This was in the form of Harley and Annabelle, two crazy hillbillies … Continue reading Bringing a smile …
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Matriarch of Joe & Aggie’s restaurant dies
Alice Gallegos, daughter of the founders of the historic Joe & Aggie's Cafe in Holbrook, Ariz., and a longtime co-operator of the Route 66 restaurant herself, died at age 72 on Tuesday in nearby Show Low, Ariz., according to an obituary by the funeral home. She was born in Holbrook, the daughter of Jesus "Joe" … Continue reading Matriarch of Joe & Aggie’s restaurant dies
Students will share ideas for Route 66 corridor
An intriguing partnership with University of New Mexico students and the City of Albuquerque, as reported by KRQE-TV: UNM, city team up to boost Route 66: krqe.com It's hard to see a down side here. If the students come up with just one good idea, it would reap benefits for years to come.
Birthday wishes
Today, here are Independence Day well-wishes to the United States from far-flung guests at the Historic Seligman Sundries coffee-house on Route 66 in Seligman, Ariz. https://youtu.be/r8aX9oyOmB8 Incredibly, Seligman Sundries co-owner Frank Kocevar says all the footage was shot in a mere two-day period in late June. It's another example of how much Route 66 fascinates … Continue reading Birthday wishes
New reality series takes a Route 66 road trip
Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd, who starred in the reality series "The Amazing Race" and "Big Brother," are starring in a new CBS.com web-only series, "Jeff & Jordan Do America," where they drive Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles to begin a new life. Here's a preview of the show, which begins July 18: … Continue reading New reality series takes a Route 66 road trip
The story behind Ambler-Becker Texaco
Here's the latest of the Route 66 Stories video series for Illinois. This one's an interview with Phil Becker, longtime operator of the Ambler-Becker Texaco station in Dwight. https://youtu.be/dBYY2Ze05x0 The station no longer operates as a gas station, but has been converted into a visitors center.
Business owner in Seligman reported missing
Rick Gaffney, owner of the J & R Mini Mart Cafe along Route 66 in Seligman, Ariz., has been reported missing since June 19 when he failed to meet a friend that day in Flagstaff, reported the Arizona Republic and other media outlets. Gaffney's business partner in Prescott told authorities that he found Gaffney's car … Continue reading Business owner in Seligman reported missing
Book review: “Life on Route 66”
The wife-and-husband team of Claudia and Alan Heller bring enthusiasm and knowledge to their new book "Life on Route 66: Personal Accounts along the Mother Road to California" (History Press, 158 pages, paperback, e-book available). But it's the people who experienced Route 66 during its heyday -- and their stories -- who make "Life on … Continue reading Book review: “Life on Route 66”
Pontiac and Route 66 booster Betty Estes dies
Betty Estes, the first tourism director for Pontiac, Ill., and a longtime booster of her town and Route 66, died Wednesday at age 81, reported the Bloomington Pantagraph and Pontiac Daily Leader. She served as Pontiac's treasurer, then its tourism director from 1999 to 2005. Among her key accomplishments were developing the Illinois Route 66 Red … Continue reading Pontiac and Route 66 booster Betty Estes dies
Route 66 restaurant co-owner bitten by poisonous snake
Buffy Price, co-owner of The Boundary on 66 barbecue restaurant between Luther and Arcadia, Okla., recently was bitten by a poisonous snake while taking out trash at the eatery and hospitalized, reported KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City. Excerpts from the report: She looked down saw blood on her foot and a snake scurry away through the … Continue reading Route 66 restaurant co-owner bitten by poisonous snake