The historic Boots Court motel in Carthage, Missouri, on Wednesday posted a photo of its architectural neon lighting glowing again. It was another sign that renovations on the Route 66 landmark were progressing. On a comment thread with the Facebook post, I asked the motel how it was coming on getting the rest of its … Continue reading Neon lighting glows again at historic Boots Court motel in Carthage
RADIO 66 opens a third internet station in Brazil; plans to open one in U.S.
RADIO 66, operated by the Czech Route 66 Association, recently announced it has opened its third broadcast studio in Brazil, with future plans including the United States. Zdenek Jurasek of the Czech association stated in a Facebook post: The RADIO 66 headquarters (and studio No. 1) is located in the city of Zlin in the … Continue reading RADIO 66 opens a third internet station in Brazil; plans to open one in U.S.
Route 66 UltraRun event will require runners to go 140 miles on Arizona’s Route 66
The Route 66 UltraRun next month will require participants to run 140 miles over a three-day period from Seligman, Arizona, to near the California state line in Topock, Arizona. This is considerably longer than a typical ultramarathon, which is 100 miles. According to the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona newsletter, ultrarunning legend Marshall Ulrich … Continue reading Route 66 UltraRun event will require runners to go 140 miles on Arizona’s Route 66
Route 66 Navigation app’s creator is planning a Route 66 Centennial Passport
Touch Media, creator of the Route 66 Navigation app and publisher of the Mother Road Route 66 Passport, announced this week it is planning a Route 66 Centennial Passport in time for the highway's 100th birthday in 2026. According to a news release from the company: As planned it will be sold separately from the … Continue reading Route 66 Navigation app’s creator is planning a Route 66 Centennial Passport
Pancake Hut in Carthage to mark homecoming of restored Chicago Band Box
The Pancake Hut restaurant in Carthage, Missouri, will hold a homecoming celebration on Friday of its recently restored Chicago Band Box animated music box. According to the Joplin Globe, the restaurant at 301 S. Garrison Ave. (aka Route 66) will hold the celebration from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. that day. The Pancake Hut is next … Continue reading Pancake Hut in Carthage to mark homecoming of restored Chicago Band Box
Eat-Rite Diner in St. Louis to reopen later this month as Fleur STL brunch restaurant
The Eat-Rite Diner near downtown St. Louis will reopen sometime in October for the first time in two years, rechristened as Fleur STL. Tim Eagan purchased the property shortly after it closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and had to do a lot of remodeling of the nearly century-old spot. Eagan also told KMOV-TV in St. … Continue reading Eat-Rite Diner in St. Louis to reopen later this month as Fleur STL brunch restaurant
Owner puts historic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba up for sale
Connie Echols, owner of the historic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, announced in a news release today that she is putting the Route 66 landmark on the market. Echols, who renovated the property extensively after buying it in 2009, stated is selling the motel and plans to retire. "As authentic Route 66 motels are … Continue reading Owner puts historic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba up for sale
Skyview Drive-In in Litchfield will host another Mobil 1 Guinness record attempt on Oct. 15
The Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield, Illinois, will host another Guinness World Record attempt on Oct. 15 as part of Mobil 1's "Keep Route 66 Kickin'" tour. According to the Edwardsville Intelligencer, the Route 66 theater co-owned by Mindy Patrovich will see whether it can host the most dogs ever at a drive-in. She said … Continue reading Skyview Drive-In in Litchfield will host another Mobil 1 Guinness record attempt on Oct. 15
Caretaker creating new additions to Elmer Long’s Bottle Tree Ranch
Not only is someone looking after Elmer Long's Bottle Tree Ranch near Oro Grande, California, but he is adding to it three years after the creator's death. According to ABC10 in Los Angeles, Brian McKinsey now serves as caretaker of the Route 66 landmark. The story contains this encouraging excerpt: McKinsey says it’s not uncommon … Continue reading Caretaker creating new additions to Elmer Long’s Bottle Tree Ranch
15-foot pollinator sculpture debuts along Route 66 in Carlinville
A three-piece, 15-foot-tall pollinator sculpture recently was installed along Route 66 in Carlinville, Illinois. The steel sculpture of flowers and a bee stands at the Carlinville Plaza on the city's north side. Make Carlinville Beautiful coordinated the creation and donation of materials for the project. According to an article in the Alton Telegraph, the sculpture … Continue reading 15-foot pollinator sculpture debuts along Route 66 in Carlinville