The Geezer Riders, dealing with cooler temperatures in the higher elevations, take in sights such as the Petrified Forest National Park and Meteor Crater. The group bedded down in Flagstaff after riding their Harleys nearly 400 miles. This story is the latest in a series by the Mainichi Daily News in Japan.
Publicity that a small town doesn’t want
Riverton is an unincorporated town of about 600 people on old Route 66 in Kansas. Except for the Mother Road, the historic Eisler Bros. Store, lead mines and electrical plant, it doesn't draw much attention. Except for now. Local authorities say they foiled an alleged plot by five Riverton High School students to start a … Continue reading Publicity that a small town doesn’t want
Route 66 Magazine will feature “Cars”
Bob Moore, executive editor of Route 66 Magazine, announced today that the summer issue will feature a cover from the upcoming Pixar movie "Cars" and contain an extensive feature story on the making of the film, including an interview with director John Lasseter. It also will contain, Moore said, never-before-seen photos from when Michael Wallis … Continue reading Route 66 Magazine will feature “Cars”
El Vado Motel appeal is denied
I got word today from the city of Albuquerque that the appeal of Richard Gonzales, owner of El Vado Motel on Route 66, was denied. He was seeking to overturn the Landmarks Commission's recommendation to designate El Vado a city landmark, thus giving the historic motel greater protection. Gonzales was wanting to tear down the … Continue reading El Vado Motel appeal is denied
Are streetcars coming to Albuquerque?
The answer: Maybe. The City of Albuquerque has hired HDR Incorporated as an engineer for the city's Modern Streetcar Project. The idea is to run a street car line from Old Town to the Nob Hill district on Central Avenue, which is old Route 66 (an artist's rendering of the project is shown above). This … Continue reading Are streetcars coming to Albuquerque?
Geezer Riders head into New Mexico
The Mainichi Daily Times' ongoing series about the Geezer Riders' trek on Route 66 continues with the crew visiting Cadillac Ranch, visiting the Midpoint Cafe and heading into Tucumcari, Santa Rosa and Albuquerque. It's amusing or irritating to read the errors in the story. Santa Rosa's Blue Hole is referred to as the Blowhole. It … Continue reading Geezer Riders head into New Mexico
Group will dedicate Missouri Route 66 as scenic byway
The Route 66 Association of Missouri will hold a dedication ceremony Friday, May 5, for Missouri's Route 66 being designated a national scenic byway. The 11 a.m. event will be at the southeast corner of Kearney and Glenstone in Springfield, Mo. Nearby parking is at the Kmart shopping center. The site is significant because this … Continue reading Group will dedicate Missouri Route 66 as scenic byway
Old steam locomotive will make two stops on Route 66
Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog has informed me that an old Union Pacific steam locomotive is going to make a couple stops in Route 66 towns during its tour this spring. On May 7, locomotive #844 will be in Tucumcari, N.M., at the old train depot at 100 Railroad Ave. from 9 to 9:30 … Continue reading Old steam locomotive will make two stops on Route 66
More reviews added to I8Route66 site
Eckleberg & Grumblecake have added five restaurant reviews to their I8Route66 site, which concentrates on eateries on Albuquerque's Central Avenue. The restaurants visited were Ragin' Shrimp (8 out of 10 rating), Pop 'n' Taco (2.5 rating -- ouch!), the KFC at Rio Grande (3 rating -- ouch!), Delicia's (5 rating) and Golden Pride (6.5 rating).
A look at Flagstaff
The Boston Globe has written a nice article about tourism and historical attractions in Flagstaff, Ariz., including Route 66 attractions such as the Hotel Monte Vista and the Museum Club. Check it out.