I haven't a blog roundup in a while, so here goes: Zinger at LiveJournal's Found Photos community blog has posted this and this from Roll 3 of photos a middle-aged couple's Route 66 trip. Vulpesrex writes a long road journal about a trip from Needles, Calif., to Peach Springs, Ariz. Kate goes to Albuquerque and … Continue reading Route 66 blog roundup for Nov. 3
Category: Road trips
Ride with the Griswolds
Remember the hit movie "National Lampoon's Vacation"? Remember the Griswold family heading west to find misadventures in an ugly station wagon? Here's the original story that inspired it all, written by John Hughes. It's a hoot. Warning: Although the story takes place on and off Route 66, don't try to duplicate this on your own … Continue reading Ride with the Griswolds
Woman cycling Route 66 to help cancer-stricken brother
Michelle Thompson is cycling on part of Route 66 during a 2,500-mile trip from Glen Ellyn, Ill., to Costa Mesa, Calif., to raise money for her brother, who is being treated for oral cancer, reports the Bloomington (Ill.) Pantagraph. The trek is expected to take six weeks, and Thompson, 35, hopes to raise $50,000. The … Continue reading Woman cycling Route 66 to help cancer-stricken brother
Bicycle rider may not be through yet
Remember Buddy Boren? He's the Texas cancer survivor who's made several cross-country cycling journeys for fundraisers. His most recent trek, pedaling across the length of Route 66, was his most difficult, according to WFAA.com: Mr. Boren took his licks on Route 66. He had bronchitis before he left Chicago on July 8. He hammered into … Continue reading Bicycle rider may not be through yet
What are your favorite road songs?
The Salt Lake City Tribune has a lists from prominent and not-so-prominent residents of their 10 favorite road songs. It's a diverse bunch of music artists, including Chick Corea, Talking Heads, Drive-By Truckers, Waylon Jennings and Brahms -- although I find the lists a bit short of country music. Readers also shared their thoughts on … Continue reading What are your favorite road songs?
Pixar’s tribute to Route 66
Pixar Animation Studios, the lovely folks who gave us the "Cars" movie, has an employee by the screen name of Patrix who has a Flickr online photo account. One of the photos is of the Route 66 tribute at Pixar. The photo of it is here (warning: it's a big file and may take some … Continue reading Pixar’s tribute to Route 66
Gas prices — and how to blunt their impact
The Cadillac (Mich.) News has a story about the drop in gasoline prices in the U.S., which most industry experts say will be only temporary. The story provides this interesting angle about Bill and Barb McCarthy traveling Route 66 in their new Ford Torino. It cost them $6.80 to fill up the tank, which Bill … Continue reading Gas prices — and how to blunt their impact
Lancia Club tours Mother Road
Here's a Mother Road tour I didn't hear about beforehand -- the Lancia Club of Italy is touring Route 66 right now. The Santa Fe New Mexican caught up with the group when it made its stop in New Mexico's capital.
Couple finishes their dream trip
The Independent in Masillon, Ohio, tells about Bill and Flo McKinney, who climbed on the back of a Kawasaki motorcycle and traveled 6,100 miles throughout America, including Route 66. When they were hungry, they stopped at small retro diners along Route 66. When they were tired, they’d look for the cleanest motel room in town … Continue reading Couple finishes their dream trip
Wayne “The Train” Hancock plugs Route 66 again
In this lengthy interview with The Independent in Raleigh-Durham, N.C., hillbilly swing singer Wayne "The Train" Hancock again professes his love for the Mother Road. Here are some excerpts: "My thing is I try to stay off the interstates as much as I can. Each tour, I try to route us almost like a vacation. … Continue reading Wayne “The Train” Hancock plugs Route 66 again