Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog alerted me to the fact the circa-1929 Coleman Theatre in Miami, Okla., recently refurbished its vintage neon sign and had it lit for the first time Friday. Ace happened to be driving through Miami on Sunday night and saw it. The photo above is his. A volunteer at … Continue reading Coleman Theatre relights its neon
Category: Web sites
“Cars” site update
The "Cars" movie Web site has added new wrinkles, including a "Visit Radiator Springs" page that Route 66 roadies should enjoy. There's a Road Journal in which you can read of other readers' favorite road trips and write your own. There's also a Snapshot Gallery in which you can submit your favorite vacation photos and … Continue reading “Cars” site update
New look
If you saw some weird things happening to Route 66 News in the past hour or so, I apologize. I tried to revamp the site and add a customized header late last night, but wasn't able to finish before the Sandman visited. I finished it this morning, and suffered all the technical trials and errors … Continue reading New look
Harley-Davidson is surveying Route 66 riders
Here's what Harley-Davidson's Web site says: Harley-Davidson needs your help. We are gathering as much information as we can about the "Mother of All Roads," Route 66. If you have traveled any or all of the segments of Route 66 listed below, please take a moment to complete a survey about the conditions, sights, and … Continue reading Harley-Davidson is surveying Route 66 riders
“Cars” characters have their own iTunes playlists
The Upcoming Pixar site reports that the iTunes Music Store is preselling the "Cars" movie soundtrack for $9.99, with an expected release date of June 6 -- three days before the film opens wide. ITunes is already selling Rascal Flatts' version of "Life is a Highway" for 99 cents. Podcasts are available. But what I … Continue reading “Cars” characters have their own iTunes playlists
Route 66 has a convert
Amara Rose of her Health, Wealth and Wisdom blog writes that, with the encouragement of a friend, she took Route 66 instead of the interstate from central Arizona to the high desert of Southern California. ... I took Historic Route 66 almost all the way from Prescott, AZ (actually picked it up in Ash Fork) … Continue reading Route 66 has a convert
Joe & Aggie’s on Roadfood.com
Joe & Aggie's restaurant along Route 66 in Holbrook, Ariz., recently had its information updated on Jane and Michael Stern's popular Roadfood.com site, including photos. I second the reviewer's enthusiasm for the sopapillas.
Another look at Radiator Springs
The "Cars" movie Web site has provided Route 66 aficionados another way to look at the fictional town of Radiator Springs. In the showroom that contains the film's major characters, you can download portraits of them. Many of the portraits also contain images of the businesses the characters own. For instance: Ramone's body art business … Continue reading Another look at Radiator Springs
New edition of “Road Trip USA” coming out
Rolf Potts, of Yahoo! News' "Traveling Light: The Art of Independent Travel," sits down for an interview with travel writer Jamie Jensen, who just released his fourth edition of "Road Trip USA." Jensen also has a good Road Trip USA Web site. Route 66 is among the book's recommended journeys.
Clanton’s Cafe featured on Roadfood.com
Clanton's Cafe, which has been feeding Route 66 travelers and locals in Vinita, Okla., since 1927, is the latest Restaurant of the Day in Jane and Michael Stern's popular Roadfood.com site. I personally can vouch for the pies, pot roast, chicken-and-dressing, and breakfasts, especially the bacon. But the methods in which Clanton's owners describe to … Continue reading Clanton’s Cafe featured on Roadfood.com