Rick and Jane McKinney, the evangelist couple that is walking east on much of Route 66 in their Walk to Reclaim America, have posted their latest tales from the road. They've covered 550 miles. The most interesting story is their encounter with a ragged couple on the streets of Flagstaff. Rick and Jane say their … Continue reading Rick and Jane make new friends
Going, going …
... just about gone. The "new" Diamonds restaurant on old Route 66 near Pacific, Mo. (seen above), has been gutted and is about to be torn down, reports Kip Welborn of Friends of the Mother Road. It has been closed for years, and it's going to make way for a reconstruction of the Gray Summit … Continue reading Going, going …
Shellee Graham exhibit will be in St. Louis
Shellee Graham's touring photo exhibition, "Return to Route 66: Photos from the Mother Road," is coming to St. Louis. The opening reception will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Old Courthouse in St. Louis, with a talk and slide show given in the Rotunda. If you can't make it, the exhibit … Continue reading Shellee Graham exhibit will be in St. Louis
Want to see the “Cars” Super Bowl trailer?
Why wait until the telecast? You can view the preview of Pixar's Route 66-themed film at the aint-it-cool-news.com Web site. Some of the same scenes have been seen before, but the footage from the NASCAR race is here -- and it looks spectacular.
Route 66 Motors is no longer for sale
NOTE: See important update at the bottom. Wayne Bales, owner of Route 66 Motors east of Rolla, Mo., since 1979, is entertaining offers to lease or buy his business, which is a combination of a classic used-car lot and a Route 66 souvenir store. Decorated with many vintage petroleum signs, it's a favorite stop for … Continue reading Route 66 Motors is no longer for sale
Fat Man update
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com has updated his journal for the first time in about 10 days. There's no real reason for the hiatus; he was just busy, that's all. He's also thinking about what he'll do once he reaches the end of his journey. Scroll down to the Feb. 2 entry to read it.
From Barstow to Victorville
Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog has posted more excellent photos from his Route 66 trip through the Mojave Desert, including the incredible bottle tree ranch near Oro Grande, Calif. We met the proprieter of the bottle tree ranch in September. He was friendly, but he also was in mourning because he had to put … Continue reading From Barstow to Victorville
Lincoln, Ill., tries to cash in on Route 66, Abe tourism
The Lincoln Courier in Lincoln, Ill., reports that the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau in Logan County is paying for two billboards to try to draw Interstate 55 travelers into the town. The signs also will feature a resurrection of one of the bureau's earlier logos - Lincoln's hat hung on a Route 66 sign - … Continue reading Lincoln, Ill., tries to cash in on Route 66, Abe tourism
Enticing tidbits on the “Cars” movie
This came from the AppleInsider.com site based on a CNBC inteview with Pixar Animation Studios boss Steve Jobs and Disney boss Robert Iger: Iger recently saw Pixar's next feature animated film titled "Cars," and said it is one of the best films he'd ever seen. "I can't wait for the rest of the world to … Continue reading Enticing tidbits on the “Cars” movie
Route 66ers weigh in on revitalization project
Some time ago, we reported on a Route 66 revitalization program in Arizona concerning abandoned properties that once contained underground fuel tanks. There was some concerns by Route 66 aficionados that the bureaucrats would run roughshod. My concerns have been allayed somewhat by this report by the Holbrook Tribune-News. The public hearings had a lot … Continue reading Route 66ers weigh in on revitalization project