A few Icelandic writers cross the USA in a long white Cadillac, much of it on old Route 66:
Category: Road trips
Anniversary cruise for charity
Steve and Melinda Hamstra of Zeeland, Mich., and other motorcyclists cruised Route 66 to raise funds for a cancer charity during the couple's 30th wedding anniversary, reported the Holland (Mich.) Sentinel. The 10-day journey in September from Chicago to Santa Monica raised $19,000 for the American Cancer Society. The Hamstras had some interesting things to … Continue reading Anniversary cruise for charity
From Oklahoma to Santa Monica by bicycle
The Daily Oklahoman has a story about Greg Merkel, a recent high-school graduate who lives in Edmond, Okla., who decided to bicycle on Route 66 westward to Santa Monica. Luckily, he met a German in Clinton, Okla., who also was cycling the route. Together, they made it all the way to the Pacific Ocean. "The … Continue reading From Oklahoma to Santa Monica by bicycle
“Rhythms of the Road” trailer
Greene HD Productions has just completed a 12-minute trailer of the "Rhythms of the Road" television music series that's set to air this spring. Go here to watch it. You'll see a lot of Route 66 landmarks, including the U-Drop Inn in Shamrock, Texas; the Big Texan Steak Ranch of Amarillo; the Munger Moss Motel … Continue reading “Rhythms of the Road” trailer
Book review: “Roads to Quoz”
After losing his job and marriage, William Least Heat-Moon and his Ford Econoline van (dubbed Ghost Dancing) embarked on a 13,000-mile journey around America. He avoided the interstates and drove two-lane highways and country roads. He eschewed chain restaurants for mom-and-pop eateries. And he met a lot of interesting people. "Blue Highways: A Journey into … Continue reading Book review: “Roads to Quoz”
Two great old bridges
Here's a video of not one, but two great old bridges on Route 66 in Oklahoma. One is the famed Pony Bridge over the Canadian River near Hydro. The other is the Lake Overholser Bridge near Oklahoma City. The music is great, too. UPDATE: The video's poster tells me the music is by the Pied … Continue reading Two great old bridges
Drive, don’t fly
A travel Web site, AboutAnywhere.com, is urging travelers to drive instead of fly during the upcoming holiday season because gas prices have dropped enough in recent weeks to make it economical again. It also cites Amarillo and its share of Route 66 as a holiday destination. From its news release: ... [M]ention holiday travels and … Continue reading Drive, don’t fly
A nice stocking-stuffer
I was at Apertures Photo in Tulsa on Friday when a group of spiral-bound images on the counter caught my eye. It was an Oklahoma Route 66 2009 desk calendar produced by Mary E. Kell of Kell Cafe. It costs $10, and it contains a dozen images from Oklahoma Route 66 (seen above; clock it … Continue reading A nice stocking-stuffer
Neil Young plans film about Route 66 trip
Country-rock musician Neil Young made a documentary about a nine-day road trip mostly on Route 66 from California to Kansas in 1959 Lincoln Continental before the classic car was given a makeover, reports ContactMusic.com. The film will be called "Linc Volt," which is the name of an alternative-fuel vehicle project underwritten by Young and his … Continue reading Neil Young plans film about Route 66 trip
A different path
Route 66 slide shows are posted all the time on YouTube. But this one from Rosita in Great Britain is a little different. It contains a few photos from unusual angles, and it's quite an experience to hear a banjo with the techno soundtrack.