The Arizona Republic has named the top 10 travel spots in the state. One of them was Route 66, and the newspaper compiled a list of things to do on the Mother Road, where to eat and where to stay (although I wish it hadn't chose a chain hotel in Kingman when historic mom-and-pops were … Continue reading Route 66 among Arizona’s top spots
“Route 66” film pushed back to 2010
I hadn't heard much lately about Harland Williams' animated film project, "Route 66." According to the last update on the IMDB site, Williams' movie was slated to be released this year. But a reader pointed out this excerpt in Punchline Magazine, which interviewed Williams: He recently began the painstakingly long process of directing his own … Continue reading “Route 66” film pushed back to 2010
Three Route 66 additions to the National Register of Historic Places
Three pieces of Route 66 were recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. One is the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, which links Madison, Ill., to north St. Louis over the Mississippi River. It was designated on Dec. 1. This story in the Suburban Journals of St. Louis provides a nice overview of … Continue reading Three Route 66 additions to the National Register of Historic Places
Bent Door update
I e-mailed Ramona Kiewert, asking them how she and her husband, Roy, were coming on their plans of moving from Nacogdoches, Texas, to Adrian, Texas, so they could restore and reopen the historic Bent Door. The Kiewerts bought the long-closed Route 66 business last summer. Here is what she told me: We haven't moved as … Continue reading Bent Door update
An interesting note about El Vado Motel
Redforkhippiechick received an interesting comment a few days ago from Karim Hakam about her post in February about the endangered El Vado Motel on Route 66 in Albuquerque. Hakam's father ran El Vado for a number of years. Here's what he had to say: ... It never ceases to amaze me how passionate the Route … Continue reading An interesting note about El Vado Motel
“Phantom 309” and Pee-Wee Herman
I know a Red Sovine trucker song and Pee-Wee Herman seem like a strange combination, but bear with me. First, trucker tunes are part of the Route 66 traveling experience, or should be. At some point while traveling the Mother Road, you should have Dave Dudley's "Six Days on the Road" and "Truck Drivin' Son … Continue reading “Phantom 309” and Pee-Wee Herman
A visit to the Museum of Transportation
Elisa Crouch, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Along for the Ride columnist, recently paid a visit to the Museum of Transportation in west St. Louis County, Mo. It's a cool museum -- lots of displays of trains and antique cars. But Route 66 fans will like it because of this display: There were many other interesting … Continue reading A visit to the Museum of Transportation
Snow of the century
Albuquerque and much of the northern half of New Mexico experienced record snowfall with the latest winter storm. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reported that 11.3 inches of snow fell in one day Friday, breaking the old one-day record of 9.3 inches, set in 1958, according to the Albuquerque Journal. According to latest data … Continue reading Snow of the century
Precious Moments park will close some attractions
The Joplin (Mo.) Globe reports today that the Precious Moments Inspiration Park, located in the Route 66 town of Carthage, Mo., announced it will close several attractions because of a steep decline in bus tours. Among the attractions slated to close and likely won't reopen are the Fountain of Angels, Wedding Island, an RV park … Continue reading Precious Moments park will close some attractions
Another winter storm is wreaking havoc
KOB-TV in Albuquerque reports that a nasty winter storm has closed all or parts of Interstate 40 from the Duke City to the Texas line, but police are allowing some local traffic on Route 66. Eastbound traffic is being stopped at Tramway Boulevard in Albuquerque, and unlike the last storm, Route 66 is only open … Continue reading Another winter storm is wreaking havoc