In June, Amber McKenzie took a trip down Route 66 with her father and carried along a video camera. The result is a documentary film, "Father, Daughter, Mother Road." Here's the trailer for the film: https://youtu.be/XnOX2rQ0iyw I emailed McKenzie about the film. Her reply: It's been a dream of mine to travel Route 66 with … Continue reading Father-daughter trip becomes a documentary
Follow the red brick road
Here's section of red-brick Route 66 near Auburn, Ill.: https://youtu.be/T8HXPvr_TDg This section was built in the 1930s north of town, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In the video, it appears road crews are doing work at a low spot, which does flood frequently during rains.
“Billy Connolly’s Route 66,” Episode 3
Here's the third episode of "Billy Connolly's Route 66," which aired across the pond earlier today on ITV. It goes from Oklahoma City to eastern Arizona. Here's the complete episode in five parts: https://youtu.be/_V-L6VSddlQ https://youtu.be/_4I7Yip_l04 https://youtu.be/0dDxv2NHfVM https://youtu.be/yRKXATPOAEs https://youtu.be/ZpOGFeBI-fQ
Rancho overpass project nearly done
Some good news and bad news for Route 66 travelers going through the Los Angeles area this weekend. First, the bad news. Travelers should avoid Foothill Boulevard (aka Route 66) on the west side of Rancho Cucamonga this weekend. Construction workers are finishing a big road-widening and overpass project there, the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin … Continue reading Rancho overpass project nearly done
New preview video for Route 66 fitness program
Health Enhancement Systems, which has touted a "Get Fit on Route 66" program for workplaces or groups for several years, recently concocted a new video about it. It's a well-designed clip: https://youtu.be/QPS-R6Q6Jzo Here's my story about the program from 2009.
“Man vs. Food Nation,” Route 66 edition
The Travel Channel's "Man vs. Food Nation" recently did a Route 66 segment that included Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in St. Louis, Idle Spurs Steakhouse in Barstow, Calif., and Elote Cafe in Tulsa. Here's the full episode, in two parts: https://youtu.be/Z1Q7Rk29aYg https://youtu.be/qF5K4aO8Xv0 The segment includes Elote's formidable Puffy Taco Challenge.
Is The Mill haunted?
I doubt it. But a Spirit of Tours ghost-investigation event on Oct. 8 at the Route 66 landmark in Lincoln, Ill., is bound to be entertaining, reported the Lincoln Courier. Spirit of Tours, based in nearby Bloomington, wants to check out The Mill, a 1929 restaurant that's being renovated for future use as a tourism … Continue reading Is The Mill haunted?
New toys, iPad app allow you to cruise Radiator Springs
A new Disney toy line and an Apple iPad app allow you or your kids to cruise the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs as portrayed in the Disney-Pixar films "Cars" and "Cars 2," according to Mashable Entertainment. From the report: The new toys, called Disney Appmates, interact directly with a free app for … Continue reading New toys, iPad app allow you to cruise Radiator Springs
Getting kicks on an old Jeep
Global Content Partners is producing videos to mark Jeep's 70th anniversary. Here's a clip about two fellows he did the Mother Road in a 60-year-old Jeep. https://vimeo.com/29595465
City Museum founder dies in industrial accident
Bob Cassilly, founder of the popular City Museum in St. Louis, died in an apparent construction accident Monday on the north side of town, reported the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The newspaper reported that Cassilly died while operating a bulldozer at the construction site of his Cementland amusement park, formerly the Missouri Portland Cement Co., in north … Continue reading City Museum founder dies in industrial accident