There's a bill, sponsored by Rep. Randy Terrill, R-Moore, winding its way through the Oklahoma Legislature that would bar any state agency from accommodating non-English-speakers. There are the usual arguments about whether such legislation is discriminatory. But according to the Bixby Bulletin, Rep. Anastasia Pittman, D-Oklahoma City, brought up an issue that I hadn't considered, … Continue reading English-only bill harmful to tourism?
Category: Road trips
Carson Daly’s Route 66 trip
Carson Daly of NBC's "Last Call with Carson Daly" went on a Route 66 trip by motorcycle from Flagstaff, Ariz., to St. Louis. Here are the three-minute segments of his adventures: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 I admire that he did the 30-mile stretch of gravel Route 66 from San Jon to … Continue reading Carson Daly’s Route 66 trip
“Wild Hogs” tour
If you liked the motorcycle road-trip comedy "Wild Hogs," the Examiner.com has a listings of where you can find the real-life places showed in the film, including spots on Route 66 in Albuquerque. All the downtown city shots were also filmed in Albuquerque, primarily along Central Avenue. The friendly biker bar is the Library Bar … Continue reading “Wild Hogs” tour
“Calibattin’ on Route 66”
Here's a nifty find: a short film of two gals getting their kicks on the Mother Road. I like the way this was shot and edited, especially with the peppy music. Kali Meadows, the film's creator, has a blog with a lot of interesting photos and graphic design.
A meditation on the road
This new YouTube video is essentially an advertisement for a blog, ... drive through my mind ..., which details Jake's journey on Route 66 in September 2007 in a red 1966 Ford Mustang. The "About the author" piece explains the tone of site well: I'm curious what captures our attention, piques our interest, informs our … Continue reading A meditation on the road
Hand cyclist begins trek on April 28
Norberto de Angelis, a disabled former football player from Italy who plans to go down all of Route 66 in a hand bicycle, has firmed up his schedule. His trek begins April 28 in Chicago, according to a press release. One of his sponsors is Route 66 Association Italy. For more about de Angelis and … Continue reading Hand cyclist begins trek on April 28
Jamie Jensen to publish Route 66 guidebook
Jamie Jensen, the author of several well-regarded road-trip guidebooks including "Road Trip USA," is set to publish a new volume devoted exclusively to Route 66. "Road Trip USA Route 66" is slated to come out in April. It's 100 pages, sells for the budget price of $9.95, and is being published by Avalon Travel. Here's … Continue reading Jamie Jensen to publish Route 66 guidebook
Nothing minor about it
Llewellyn Toulmin has a story in The Sentinal Newspapers about a trip on Route 66, with most of the material taking place in Illinois and Missouri. Then there's this passage: The history of Route 66 is fascinating but complicated. It was not envisioned as a major road at first, as witnessed by its number. In … Continue reading Nothing minor about it
A chat with Michael Zadoorian
Because of Michael Zadoorian, historic Route 66 may have not one, but two opportunities for high-profile publicity. Zadoorian's novel "The Leisure Seeker" was published last week. The story of an ailing elderly couple from Detroit driving down Route 66 for a final vacation together (review here) is entertaining and poignant enough that one could easily … Continue reading A chat with Michael Zadoorian
Robert Earl Keen to go on Route 66 tour
Texas singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen will go on a music tour of Route 66 sometime this year, reports the San Antonio Express-News. According to Keen's Web site, the tour will mark the 20th anniversary of his most famous song, "The Road Goes on Forever (and the Party Never Ends)." A documentary also is planned, and … Continue reading Robert Earl Keen to go on Route 66 tour