The California Route 66 Museum in Victorville experienced its second break-in during the past two weeks. But this time, the burglar didn't get inside. The glass on the museum's west door was smashed in, but the perpetrator didn't take anything, reported the Victorville Daily Press. “Luckily, the guy wasn’t able to crawl in this time … Continue reading Vandalism again hits California Route 66 Museum
Workin’ Bridges withdraws from Gasconade River Bridge preservation effort
The Workin' Bridges nonprofit organization this week withdrew from its efforts to raise money to preserve the closed Gasconade River Bridge near Hazelgreen, Missouri, after several Route 66 enthusiasts questioned the group's plans and its transparency. Julie Bowers, executive director of the Iowa-based Workin' Bridges, said in a phone interview Thursday she was "bullied" online … Continue reading Workin’ Bridges withdraws from Gasconade River Bridge preservation effort
Fire again strikes Paradise Motel in Tucumcari
Fire ravaged the long-closed Paradise Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico, for the second time in less than six months. Tucumcari Fire Chief Doug Hogan said the blaze was reported at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday and wasn't brought until control until about five hours later. He said the fire destroyed 10 to 12 rooms on the southernmost … Continue reading Fire again strikes Paradise Motel in Tucumcari
Route 66 included in “Instatravel” parody video
A viral video that pokes fun at travelers tending to take the same image at famous landmarks includes Route 66 among those images. "Instatravel," created on Vimeo by Oliver KMIA, includes the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, Christ the Redeemer, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Mona Lisa, passport photos and spots in the Southern California desert where … Continue reading Route 66 included in “Instatravel” parody video
Conway restaurant becomes a shelter from the storm
You may have heard about the horrific chain-reaction wrecks along Interstate 44 in Missouri caused by icy roads. The accidents killed at least two people, and part of the interstate was closed overnight until all the vehicles could be cleared The Rocking Chair Restaurant along Route 66 in Conway, Missouri, served as a shelter to … Continue reading Conway restaurant becomes a shelter from the storm
Federation discontinues “Route 66 Dining and Lodging Guide”
The National Historic Route 66 Federation a few months ago quietly discontinued publication of its "Route 66 Dining and Lodging Guide" book after almost 20 years. Federation Chairman David Knudson announced the decision in a brief post on the semi-private Route 66 yahoogroup last week. The 17th and last edition of the spiral-bound "Route 66 … Continue reading Federation discontinues “Route 66 Dining and Lodging Guide”
Neighbors fret over homeless shelter at Route 66 motel in Lebanon
The city of Lebanon, Missouri, has given the green light for a local ministry to convert the closed Forest Manor Motel into a homeless shelter. However, a few neighboring Route 66 businesses have voice concerns about the project. KOLR-TV produced this even-handed segment about Mike Duran's project for Ministers of Fire: Here's one of the … Continue reading Neighbors fret over homeless shelter at Route 66 motel in Lebanon
Technical difficulties delay Mad Mike Hughes’ rocket launch near Amboy
Technical problems apparently prevented a scheduled rocket launch Saturday afternoon near Amboy, California, by adventurer and flat-Earth advocate "Mad" Mike Hughes. People at the scene speculated Hughes might try to launch himself sometime during today's Super Bowl, but Hughes in a video shot by a bystander seemed noncommittal until he could look at the rocket … Continue reading Technical difficulties delay Mad Mike Hughes’ rocket launch near Amboy
Crystal City Shopping Center in Tulsa won’t allow Route 66 Carnival this year
The Route 66 Carnival that has set up annually at Crystal City Shopping Center in southwest Tulsa since 2011 won't be allowed this year because the fast-growing number of merchants at the once-moribund site needs the parking. Tulsa city councilor Jeannie Cue confirmed in an email this weekend Crystal City won't host the carnival scheduled … Continue reading Crystal City Shopping Center in Tulsa won’t allow Route 66 Carnival this year
Old Joliet prison to become haunted house this fall
The historic but long-abandoned Joliet Correctional Center in Joliet, Illinois, best known for the opening scene of "The Blues Brothers" movie, will become a haunted house in time for Halloween. The Joliet Patch reported this week Evil Intentions, which operates an acclaimed haunted house in nearby Elgin, Illinois, announced it will open a second site … Continue reading Old Joliet prison to become haunted house this fall