Stephen Box of CityWatchLA tells the story about a Spaniard couple, their Route 66 trip, and the aftermath when Rich Henry at Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Stanton, Ill., inadvertently shortchanged them $10. He told the Route 66 yahoogroup about his mistake: Rich put out the word to his network and urged everybody on Route 66 to keep … Continue reading Pay it forward … over and over
Ride across the river
A cyclist takes us all the way across the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis, which once carried Route 66 over the Mississippi River. It's now open to pedestrians and cyclists only. In it, you'll see the St. Louis skyline in the distance, the water intake towers, and several Route 66-related displays. https://youtu.be/1rAZjKozfPM … Continue reading Ride across the river
Bible journey is back on the road
After a summer hiatus, the "Route 66: A Road Trip through the Bible" is back this week, with an entry from the first book of John. https://youtu.be/LSxMLqDKlKs It shows once again why folks nowadays don't pick up hitchhikers.
Missouri Hick Bar-B-Que damaged by fire
The popular Missouri Hick Bar-B-Que restaurant along Route 66 in Cuba, Mo., was severely damaged in a fire late Saturday or early Sunday, according varying accounts from Cuba residents on Facebook. The restaurant isn't historic, but remains notable for its hillbilly-style cedar decor and furniture, in addition to its much-praised barbecue. It's a prime example … Continue reading Missouri Hick Bar-B-Que damaged by fire
Food magazine devotes entire issue to Route 66
Popular Plates magazine is devoting its current issue to food and restaurants along Route 66. This particular magazine boasts the added cachet of employing Michael and Jane Stern, authors of the popular "Roadfood" book and website, as the editors. The magazine is 96 pages and costs $9.99. It will be on sale at bookstores and … Continue reading Food magazine devotes entire issue to Route 66
Billy Connolly rolls out publicity for Route 66 series
Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly has been making the publicity rounds this week ahead of a Route 66 travelogue that's set to air on ITV next month. Most of his interviews center around his motorcycle accident during the trip. His trike ran over him on a incline near Flagstaff, Ariz. He broke a rib, … Continue reading Billy Connolly rolls out publicity for Route 66 series
Show-Me Missouri magazine creates a tourism app
Show-Me Missouri, a travel magazine, this week released a Show-Me Missouri travel app for Apple iPhones, iTouches and iPads. According to the Apple app store, the application contains more than 200 entries and 1,000 photographs. It costs $2.99, and updates are free. The app is compatible with iOS systems of 3.0 and up. And the … Continue reading Show-Me Missouri magazine creates a tourism app
Restoration work begins on Luna Cafe sign
Restoration work on the vintage neon sign at the Luna Cafe in Mitchell, Ill., began Thursday when it was removed and taken to a restoration shop in St. Charles, Mo. Jim Thole of the Route 66 Association of Missouri says it will take six to eight weeks to restore the sign. He thinks a relighting … Continue reading Restoration work begins on Luna Cafe sign
A bridge that died from a lack of upkeep
Big machines are tearing down the historic Bird Creek Bridge that carried U.S. Highway 66 near Catoosa, Okla. A more nondescript bridge will replace the deteriorated but distinctive 1936 truss bridge. Soon, one-half of the scenic Twin Bridges vista will be gone forever. It didn't have to be this way. A report by two engineers … Continue reading A bridge that died from a lack of upkeep
Sisters take possession of Boots Motel
Two sisters officially took over ownership on Wednesday of the Boots Motel in Carthage, Mo., pledging to reopen at least part of the 1939 property by spring. Debye Harvey of Georgia and Priscilla Bledsaw of Illinois had the electricity and water turned back on at the Route 66 property, and will spend the rest of this … Continue reading Sisters take possession of Boots Motel