A quick-charging station has been installed at the Uptown Station Parking Deck in downtown Normal, Ill., for the benefit of electric-vehicle drivers, including Route 66 tourists, reported the Bloomington Pantagraph. The Level 3 DC Quick Charge station enables drivers to charge their EV batteries to 80 percent in a mere 30 minutes. “Being able to charge mid-day … Continue reading Illinois town adds quick-charging station for electric cars
Resident wants big Route 66 design on Joplin intersection
A Joplin, Mo., resident wants to embed a large Route 66 design onto the roadway of the intersection of St. Louis Avenue and Broadway in Joplin, according to the Joplin Globe. Retired firefighter Steve Lea is leading the effort, and says residents have offered to contribute money for it. An assistant Public Works director and … Continue reading Resident wants big Route 66 design on Joplin intersection
“Stars in California”
This beautifully shot video, directed by M. Andrew Barrera, for "Stars in California" by Texas singer-songwriter Drew Kennedy was shot on several locales on Route 66, as you'll soon see. Drew Kennedy - "Stars in California" (Official Music Video) from M. Andrew Barrera on Vimeo. The song's pretty good, too.
It’s that time of year
In towns along Route 66 in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona during this time of the season, you'll find roadside stands where freshly picked Hatch green chile peppers are roasted and sold. This stand is in the parking lot of Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner, in Kingman, Ariz. https://youtu.be/M-PuxrnU7F0 We got big batch of green … Continue reading It’s that time of year
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard on NPR
As part of its "Summer Nights" series, National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" program took a trip down Route 66 to check out Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in St. Louis.
Route 66 museum likely will be in Tucumcari Convention Center
The City Commission of Tucumcari, N.M., on Thursday approved the use of the Tucumcari Convention Center as the future home of the New Mexico Route 66 Museum, according to an email from Richard Talley, owner of the Motel Safari in Tucumcari. The museum's board now will work on a lease agreement with the city. Talley … Continue reading Route 66 museum likely will be in Tucumcari Convention Center
Music straight from the barn
I bet you didn't know the historic Round Barn of Arcadia, Okla., hosts bluegrass music from noon to 6 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. If you're there, you might hear music by the likes of Burlap Tuxedo. https://youtu.be/ONJzIhvJSqg The loft of the Round Barn makes it ideal for acoustic musicians. The round … Continue reading Music straight from the barn
Interstate project will restore portion of Route 66
An upcoming project to revamp a busy interchange of Interstate 15 and Interstate 215 in the San Bernardino, Calif., area will restore a long-closed portion of Route 66, reported the Highland Community News. The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved an agreement with the California Department of Transportation about the interchange. The … Continue reading Interstate project will restore portion of Route 66
“Hotel California” takes some inspiration from the Mother Road
https://youtu.be/NUbTW928sMU It seems obvious when you think about it, but one of The Eagles' biggest hit singles, "Hotel California," took part of its inspiration from the band members' westward journeys on Route 66. That's according to one of the band's previous members, Don Felder, who was interviewed by Music Radar about the 1977 million-seller. Felder … Continue reading “Hotel California” takes some inspiration from the Mother Road
New sign is up at Lile Art Gallery
Longtime Route 66 enthusiast Bob "Crocodile" Lile had the sign on his Lile Art Gallery painted on his building in recent days, culminating the move of his business from Sunset Art Galleries to Amarillo's Historic San Jacinto District, aka Route 66. The area also is known as the Sixth Street Historic District. Doug Quarles, an artist … Continue reading New sign is up at Lile Art Gallery