I stumbled onto this clip made by Russell's Truck & Travel Center, just a few miles west of Glenrio in New Mexico. And it's right on an alignment of Route 66. https://youtu.be/Shr-X4dNewM I wrote about Russell's shortly after it opened in 2010. We usually stop there during cross-country trips.
Where the cars are the stars
This fascinating video by Disney Parks shows that the characters from the "Cars" movies are a lot more interactive with visitors to Cars Land than you might think. https://youtu.be/UqODsL6bPOg Cars Land, based on the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, is part of Disney California Adventure.
Tour group partners with movie studio for “Easy Rider” tours
EagleRider, a motorcycle rental and tour firm, has joined with Sony Pictures to lead clients next year on the exact course that Captain America and Billy took in the 1969 hit film "Easy Rider," according to a news release. The company has teamed up with Sony Pictures and Easy Rider movie experts to offer a two-week motorcycle … Continue reading Tour group partners with movie studio for “Easy Rider” tours
Litchfield council fails to approve money to Route 66 museum
The Litchfield (Ill.) City Council failed Tuesday to approve an appropriation of $20,000 in motel-tax funds for the new Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center, reported the Springfield State Journal-Register. The council voted 4-4, and the mayor abstained from casting a tiebreaking vote, sinking the proposal. The museum would use the money for display cases and … Continue reading Litchfield council fails to approve money to Route 66 museum
Storefront in Williams goes to pot
I'll let the Williams-Grand Canyon News in the Route 66 town of Williams, Ariz., take the lead: Despite vocal resistance from the public against the possibility of a local medical marijuana dispensary on Route 66, the Williams City Council voted unanimously to approve the facility Sept. 27. Cannabis Research Group (CRG) now has the go … Continue reading Storefront in Williams goes to pot
Another Route 66 beer rolling into stores
Nick Trougakos, a writer for The Thirsty Beagle blog, posted this fascinating tidbit on Wednesday about Oklahoma City-based Mustang Brewing Co.: Starting next month — on Nov. 1 — Mustang is set to roll out bottles of its next beer: Route 66 American Lager. Route 66 is a reformulation of the old Mustang Winter Lager. … Continue reading Another Route 66 beer rolling into stores
Even parts of Route 66 need better cell-phone coverage
A lot of folks use smartphones today. But more than 1 million residents in the United States still can't use them to a great degree because of the lack of 3G or better wireless coverage in their region. That includes part of Route 66, especially in the West. David Talbot of Technology Review wrote about … Continue reading Even parts of Route 66 need better cell-phone coverage
A long-ago visit to Joe & Aggie’s
Take a look at this 1998 promotional spot by John Fugelsang for the Showtime channel's Free Weekend. Fugelsang visited Joe & Aggie's, a historic Route 66 restaurant in Holbrook, Ariz. Stan's barbershop is behind the restaurant. Showtime Route 66 Free Weekend with John Fugelsang from 99Tigers on Vimeo.
Spin to win
This isn't your father's slot machine: https://youtu.be/caOtzUVmLJg Apparently this "Rollin' on Route 66" game is coming to a casino near you, if you're into that sort of thing. It was developed by Incredible Technologies Inc.: Symbols range from classic gas pumps to roadside attractions and grouped wilds. But it wouldn't be worthy of the popular … Continue reading Spin to win
Early owner of 66 Bowl dies
Wiley Bell, one of the founders of the now-closed 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City, died at age 95 about a week ago, according to an obituary in The Oklahoman newspaper. The bowling alley sat along original Route 66, which is now known as NW 39 Expressway. Bell was manager of 66 Bowl from 1964 through … Continue reading Early owner of 66 Bowl dies