The Route 66 town of Williams, Arizona, has faced plenty of adversity in its history -- not the least the coming of Interstate 40 that re-routed east-west traffic and decimated its downtown, at least for a while. But a new report by Cronkite News Service, based at Arizona State University, delves into an issue that … Continue reading The big threat facing Williams — and the Southwest
Images and music
Once in a great while, you stumble onto a video where the music and footage mesh together so well, you don't want it to end. This video by Morgan Litli and music by Sleeping At Last is one of those (and, yes, you heard the song in a Budweiser commercial during the Super Bowl). The … Continue reading Images and music
Bicycle Route 66 map set is now available
The long-awaited Bicycle Route 66 map set for cyclists who want to taste the Mother Road now is available from its creators, the Adventure Cycling Association. The association made the announcement Monday in a news release. A few nuggets I've gleaned from the set: It contains six maps that cover all eight states where Route 66 traverses. … Continue reading Bicycle Route 66 map set is now available
Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program launches new, improved website
The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program, under the auspices of the National Park Service, on Monday announced the launch of a new website with a lot more features. Among the new goodies on the site: --- A new National Park Service Route 66 map you can download in PDF form. The webmasters promise an interactive map is coming … Continue reading Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program launches new, improved website
Wayne Hancock will headline Rockabilly on the Route
Texas musician Wayne "The Train" Hancock has been chosen as the headlining Saturday night act during the third annual Rockabilly on the Route festival in Tucumcari, New Mexico, on June 4-7. Hancock is best-known for the song "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs." He also owns an indelible connection to Route 66. He told this story to No Depression … Continue reading Wayne Hancock will headline Rockabilly on the Route
Route 66 remains a big draw in Kingman
In a story about Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona, the Daily Miner newspaper unearthed some interesting data from a survey conducted in 2011. The story contains a lot of anecdotal information from owners of gas stations, restaurants and motels on Route 66's draw. But it's the survey that brings concrete numbers: A survey conducted in … Continue reading Route 66 remains a big draw in Kingman
Boot Hill auction delayed
The auction of Boot Hill Saloon & Grill in Vega, Texas, scheduled for Saturday, was delayed because of bad weather, reported the Amarillo Globe-News. The auction by Caprock Auction Group now will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7. Bids will start at $25,000, with unspecified reserve. The restaurant and bar on Route 66 was … Continue reading Boot Hill auction delayed
Cucamonga Service Station may reopen by July
The historic Cucamonga Service Station in Rancho Cucamonga, California, likely will reopen as an automotive memorabilia museum in July, reported The Press Enterprise. Volunteers of the Route 66 Inland Empire California Association have worked many months to restore the century-old station on Route 66, including unveiling a new paint job and Richfield gas sign in … Continue reading Cucamonga Service Station may reopen by July
Grandson of Zeno’s will open restaurant in Rolla
The Zeno's Motel and Steakhouse along Route 66 in Rolla, Missouri, is gone, having met its demise by the wrecking ball about three years ago. However, grandson of the longtime owner of that establishment is opening an Italian restaurant next month in Rolla, reported the Rolla Daily News. It's not on Route 66, but it's … Continue reading Grandson of Zeno’s will open restaurant in Rolla
Joplin installs new wayfarer signs
The City of Joplin, Missouri, on Friday unveiled one of a series of 37 new wayfarer signs to help guide travelers to attractions in the city. The first one is at 423 S. Range Line Road, according to the Joplin Globe. Joplin's stretch of the historic Route 66 highway will be marked by versions of … Continue reading Joplin installs new wayfarer signs