The group of Norwegians who are driving pre-1966 automobiles the entire length of Route 66 is nearing the end of its trip, reports the Big Bear Grizzly of Big Bear, Calif. The group encountered mechanical problems, difficulty acquiring insurance, and dealt with a hit-and-run in Chicago. But they had a lot of fun, too. “We've … Continue reading Norwegian classic-car group nears the end of its trip
A look at the Green Spot Motel
Syd, the proprieter of the super Roadside Peek site, sent me some photos of the Green Spot Motel along Route 66 in Victorville, Calif. This was spurred by an earlier post about an article from the Los Angeles Daily News. Syd concurs that it appears that the formerly run-down motel is on an upswing. I … Continue reading A look at the Green Spot Motel
A Route 66 guidebook with broad shoulders
The newly published "Exploring Route 66 in Chicagoland" by David G. Clark, aka the Windy City Road Warrior, is not just a guidebook of the Mother Road in Chicago, but a history primer of that great city. The book is about 150 pages, filled with dozens of black-and-white photos, maps, driving directions, a walking-tour guide, … Continue reading A Route 66 guidebook with broad shoulders
Ace Jackalope visits historic Tulsa restaurant
Ace Jackalope has had impeccable timing lately. First, the blogger encounters the Coleman Theatre Beautiful sign in Miami, Okla., shortly after it was refurbished and relighted. Now, he's cruising Tulsa and finds an electrician doing maintenance on the historic neon sign of El Rancho Grande restaurant on 1629 E. 11th St., on Route 66. Ace … Continue reading Ace Jackalope visits historic Tulsa restaurant
A gas-sipping cruise down Route 66
The Amarillo Globe-News ran into a group Tuesday that's crossing the United States -- much of it on Route 66 -- on motor scooters. Top speeds of the contraptions are about 45 mph, so for obvious reasons the Wandering Wheels group is sticking to secondary roads like old 66 so to not tie up traffic. … Continue reading A gas-sipping cruise down Route 66
The neon lights of Albuquerque
Red Fork Hippie Chick shot dozens of night photos of Albuquerque's neon lights along Central Avenue, aka Route 66. Check out the gallery.
Pain Walker update
Well, it looks like he's going to make it. Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 for the National Pain Foundation, has made it through the intense heat of the Mojave Desert and now is in Barstow, Calif. He's walked about 2,100 miles so far and has fewer than 150 to go. He's scheduled … Continue reading Pain Walker update
Updated “Route 66 Adventure Handbook” is out
I found this Associated Press article about Drew Knowles' newly expanded, third-edition version of the "Route 66 Adventure Handbook." I haven't perused the new version, but I've read earlier editions of Knowles' book. I recommend it highly, because it not only concentrates on main attractions along the Mother Road, but also worthwhile side trips. This … Continue reading Updated “Route 66 Adventure Handbook” is out
Rooms filling up fast for Grants motorcycle rally
The Cibola County Beacon is reporting that eight of 10 motels in Grants, N.M., are full for the Fire & Ice Route 66 Bike Rally weekend on July 14-16. The local campgrounds have spaces. Better act fast if you want to attend, though.
Voice of America takes a trip
Voice of America radio recently broadcast a program about Route 66 on its 80th anniversary. Here's the transcript. Here's the Mp3 of the program. Here's the RealAudio file of the program.