Rick and Jane McKinney, the Christian couple that is walking east on much of Route 66 in their Walk to Reclaim America project, updated their Internet site Friday, after beginning their trek New Year's Day in Santa Monica. They are finding out that walking the Mother Road is ... ahem ... no walk in the … Continue reading Fun with Rick and Jane … sort of
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Fat man has left Route 66
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com departed Route 66 after walking through the St. Louis area and now is strolling on U.S. 40 in central Illinois. He's dealt with bad weather, a close shave with a concrete truck, and a gentleman who recently was released from a psychiatric hospital. He's at 320 pounds, which is about 80 … Continue reading Fat man has left Route 66
Two more walkers attempt Route 66
We'd reported some weeks ago about Rick and Jane McKinney's announcement to walk much of Route 66. They stated their goal for their "Walk to Reclaim America" on their Web site: It's time to reclaim America's Freedoms, Families, and Faith. It's time to stand up and tell the truth about this country's history of faith. … Continue reading Two more walkers attempt Route 66
Motoring west … on the interstate, Part 2
Nick Clooney's second part of his story for the Cincinnati Post of driving west on Route 66 ... er, I-40, is online. Again, there's not much of interest except for his conversation with a tourism worker in Needles, Calif. Nick even managed to miss seeing any of the wildfires plaguing Oklahoma.
Motoring west … on the interstate
The headline on this Cincinnati Post story by Nick Clooney says: "Motoring west along Route 66." I guess the word "along" makes it accurate, since he didn't do any actual driving on the Mother Road itself, but on Interstate 44 instead. Considering how dull the story is (and the drive), it make me wonder why … Continue reading Motoring west … on the interstate
No resolutions for Fat Man
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com has posted his latest journal entry (scroll down to the Dec. 31 portion). There's not much Route 66 content, but his musings, which still are interesting.
Rivett’s Route 66 Cafe renamed Al’s Route 66
The Daily Oklahoman interviewed Allen and Susan Shamburg of Colorado, who bought Rivett's Route 66 Cafe in Sapulpa. They're renaming it Al's Route 66 and instilling other changes. The family plans to keep diner staples of cheeseburgers and fries but will start offering healthier sandwiches. To bring a classic feel, Shamburg next month is having … Continue reading Rivett’s Route 66 Cafe renamed Al’s Route 66
Fat Man back on the road
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com is back walking on Route 66 in the Missouri Ozarks after a short break back home in San Diego to spend time with his family during Christmas. Here's his latest journal piece (scroll down to the Dec. 29 entry).
Pain Walker gives thumbs-up to Trade Winds Inn
Dennis Kinch, the Route 66 walker who's raising publicity for the National Pain Foundation, is staying at the Trade Winds Inn in Clinton, Okla., until he resumes his journey. This is the motel that's famed for its Elvis Room -- the room where Elvis Presley slept during cross-country road trips from Memphis to Hollywood or … Continue reading Pain Walker gives thumbs-up to Trade Winds Inn
Architecture building inspired by Mother Road
The Albuquerque Tribune today has a story about architect Antoine Predock and his latest project, the new University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning building. The project broke ground last month on the university campus, just east of the UNM Bookstore. Terraced and carved and slathered in glass, the building will hang out … Continue reading Architecture building inspired by Mother Road