A couple of filmmakers plan a documentary, "Bring It 2 Peter," about a misaddressed fan letter to "Easy Rider" actor Peter Fonda and a planned partial road trip on Route 66. According to the Melany Joy Beck and Janelle Sorenson: This letter literally fell in our laps a few months ago. We were charmed with the … Continue reading Special delivery
Category: Road trips
Blizzard biking
First, a little introduction to this couple: https://vimeo.com/19980629 They are Adam and Christy Coppola, who are on their Give a Bike: 50 State Tour: [They] will be devoting a year of their lives to help give bikes to those in need. They will be the first to complete an unsupported bike tour of the 50 … Continue reading Blizzard biking
“Hooked on 66” site launched
Richard Dinkela II's new website, HookedOnRoute66.com, has been live for a few days. But today was when he announced the launching of the site. Dinkela, a St. Louis resident, says it isn't just a fan site, but also a resource for those wanting to find the more obscure alignments of the Mother Road: What most … Continue reading “Hooked on 66” site launched
Family feud
This is "Route 66," a Spain short-form television series that was shot during a trip along Route 66. It received praise at several film festivals. Instead of strictly a travelogue, this also is about a brother and sister that quarrel a lot, but eventually find reconciliation. Total running time is about 1 hour, 25 minutes. … Continue reading Family feud
“Road Trip 66” iPhone app released
New programs for mobile devices keep coming for Route 66 travelers. Now we have a "Road Trip 66" app that was made available for iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPads about a week ago. It arrives about the same time as the RoadsideAmerica.com app for Garmin global-positioning units. And, in December, the Route 66 Attractions app … Continue reading “Road Trip 66” iPhone app released
Roadside America releases GPS program
RoadsideAmerica.com, one of the Web's most popular sites about offbeat roadside attractions, announced today it has launched its "RoadsideAmerica.com Attractions and Oddities" guide for several Garmin global positioning systems, according to a news release. The download is available for $19.99 at Spot It Out. Roadside America's download comes on the heels of a "Route 66 … Continue reading Roadside America releases GPS program
Primitive roads
Here's something fun: A two-part video about the primitive alignment of Route 66 at La Bajada Hill in New Mexico by a brave soul to drove it in an SUV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K_brKoTSpA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DgLAyXwW84 Here's a short clip on the Cuervo Cut-off of Route 66, near Cuervo, N.M. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uGJLtNHYaw A drive on Oatman Road (aka Route 66) … Continue reading Primitive roads
From the back of a Harley
The description of the video says it's in Oklahoma. But it's actually a very old alignment of Route 66 in the ghost town of Spencer, Mo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2gf3Q2N8Zs It's a nice clip, regardless.
“Independent America” online
A few years ago, we reviewed a terrific documentary, "Independent America," about independent businesses fighting back against corporations. The film included scenes on Route 66 in Seligman, Ariz., and Hackberry, Ariz. A leaner version of the film now can be watched on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/watch/105821/independent-america This film is recommended viewing for all roadies.
Route 66 television show being filmed
Longtime Route 66 advocate Jim Conkle recently started a blog. In one of those posts, he mentioned that he and a camera crew are traveling Route 66 to produce a television show. That included recent filming at Elmer Long's Bottletree Ranch near Oro Grande, Calif., and the Harvey House in Barstow. Conkle wrote: So what … Continue reading Route 66 television show being filmed