Stumbled onto this today ... Rick Antonson, president and CEO of Vancouver Tourism, talks about his new book, "Route 66 Still Kicks," on the "Urban Rush" television show in Canada: https://youtu.be/aTfIEKr7l-U According to Amazon, the book won't be available until September. However, it appears you can order it direct from the publisher, Dundurn Press, or … Continue reading Vancouver tourism chief writes book about Route 66
Category: Road trips
How to navigate around a bridge project in Joliet
The historic Ruby Street Bridge in Joliet, Ill., is being repaired for the next four months starting Monday, reported Illinois Route 66 expert John Weiss. Alas, the official detour bypasses southbound visitors from Joliet entirely. However, Weiss emailed these directions for those who want to stay close to Route 66: Route 66 travelers should not follow … Continue reading How to navigate around a bridge project in Joliet
Book review: “Road Trip USA” (sixth edition)
I'm pleased to report that the Route 66 section of the newly published sixth edition of Jamie Jensen's popular "Road Trip USA" (Avalon Travel, 1,002 pages, paperback) contained no errors that I could detect. That seems an unusual way to begin a book review. However, longtime readers of Route 66 News may remember my 2009 … Continue reading Book review: “Road Trip USA” (sixth edition)
Unique art project makes its way down Route 66
A Canadian artist and his assistant are towing a uniquely designed art project down Route 66 with a 1989 Volkswagen Westfalia. The artist stopped at the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum on Thursday, reported the Pontiac Daily Leader. The sculpture made of a dozen angled mirrors, called Seed Engine. Artist Randall Anderson of Toronto … Continue reading Unique art project makes its way down Route 66
Jumpin’ Ack Flash
Putting this video together took some hard-core traveling: Jumpin Ack on 66 from Shaun Callahan on Vimeo. More about this journey can be read here.
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
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”
Aussies will get a dose of “Billy Connolly’s Route 66”
After encountering much success in England, the television series "Billy Connolly's Route 66" will air starting tonight on the Seven Network in Australia. This video was posted on The Age, an Australian publication. It includes some footage from the program: Connolly, a well-known Scottish comedian and actor, and his film crew traveled Route 66 for … Continue reading Aussies will get a dose of “Billy Connolly’s Route 66”
A virtual tour of Route 66 from Victorville to Barstow
This so-called virtual tour of Route 66 from Victorville to Barstow, Calif., was surprisingly informative. It's produced by Backroadswest.com. The first portion goes from Victorville to Helendale: https://youtu.be/g2A77snkD6E The second part goes from Helendale to Barstow: https://youtu.be/jJNUbqWr6WE Backroadswest also put up a Route 66 page about this section.
No gas needed
Back in 2010, FedEx demonstrated its new all-electric vehicles by taking a cruise down Route 66. Here is a short video about that journey: FedEx - Route 66 from Roger Atkins on Vimeo.