A father-daughter duo from Canada in August took a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle with a yellow wrought-iron body 3,000 miles across the United States, including Route 66. The Windsor Star newspaper in Canada recently talked to Brian Mentley and his daughter, Ashley Ann Mentley, after their Route 66 journey. They're experienced in long-distance road trips in … Continue reading Father, daughter take wrought-iron VW Beetle on Route 66 trip
Logan County Tourism Bureau taking over ownership of The Mill
The Logan County Tourism Bureau announced in a news release it is beginning the process of taking over ownership of The Mill Museum along Route 66 in Lincoln, Illinois. The bureau put out this brief release Friday: At the January Logan County Tourism Bureau board meeting members voted to own and manage the Mill Museum … Continue reading Logan County Tourism Bureau taking over ownership of The Mill
Old Route 66 Ranch complex planned outside of Oatman
The Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission advanced by an 8-1 vote a rezoning request to build an Old Route 66 Ranch complex outside of Oatman, Arizona, despite some opposition from business owners in the town. The proposal now will be heard by county supervisors during their meeting today. Tim McCarthy of Aztec, New Mexico, … Continue reading Old Route 66 Ranch complex planned outside of Oatman
Oklahoma City station features Route 66 researcher and artist Jerry McClanahan
KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City recently ventured to Chandler, Oklahoma, to do a 2 1/2-minute feature about Route 66 artist and researcher Jerry McClanahan at his shop there. The best part from the video's transcript: Just outside sits an idling 1954 Chevy station wagon, not so different from the cars his father used to drive on … Continue reading Oklahoma City station features Route 66 researcher and artist Jerry McClanahan
Illinois Route 66 Blue Carpet Corridor officially disbands
Partly citing effective tourism representation from another group, the Illinois Route 66 Blue Carpet Corridor that marketed Route 66 south of Springfield officially disbanded Dec. 31 and its website was scheduled to be taken down today. The group made the announcement a few weeks ago via Facebook: I asked Cheryl Eichar Jett, president of the … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Blue Carpet Corridor officially disbands
Route 66 Association of Missouri may take over ownership of Gasconade River Bridge
Rich Dinkela, president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri, said Thursday on a video he wants the association to take over ownership of the endangered Gasconade River Bridge near Hazelgreen. Dinkela said he's seeking a groundswell of support to persuade the Missouri association to approve his proposal at its board meeting Saturday afternoon at … Continue reading Route 66 Association of Missouri may take over ownership of Gasconade River Bridge
Section of Route 66 in Mojave Desert will remain closed for several more years
Those who've waited for San Bernardino County to reopen a lengthy, storm-damaged section of Route 66 in the Mojave Desert will have to wait a while longer. ROUTE Magazine reported in a Facebook post Wednesday part of the historic highway likely will remain closed likely through at least part of 2023: According to the Department … Continue reading Section of Route 66 in Mojave Desert will remain closed for several more years
Two Guns site in Arizona under contract; fate remains unknown
The sale of historic but dilapidated Two Guns site along Route 66 in Arizona is pending after the 232-acre site was for sale for $3.715 million. Route 66 researcher Blue Miller first reported Monday the property is under contract on the Historic Route 66 page on Facebook. Sure enough, the site listing on Realtor.com states … Continue reading Two Guns site in Arizona under contract; fate remains unknown
Mountain Lodge sign near Albuquerque endangered; locals hope to find a new site for it
The neon sign for the defunct Mountain Lodge motel east of Albuquerque faces a possible wrecking ball after the property landed a new owner who wants it removed quickly. Residents in the area are trying to find an alternate nearby site for the sign but face hurdles over the cost and a short time window. … Continue reading Mountain Lodge sign near Albuquerque endangered; locals hope to find a new site for it
New Muffler Man being added to Route 66 Food Truck Park in Springfield
A new Muffler Man fiberglass giant will be erected at the soon-to-open Route 66 Food Truck Park in Springfield, Missouri. The Facebook account for the Route 66 business made the announcement Monday: Kirk is Kirk Wheeler, owner and creator of the food-truck park, which is slated to open in mid-February. The original projected opening was … Continue reading New Muffler Man being added to Route 66 Food Truck Park in Springfield