I didn't know this about the historic Painted Desert Inn, located in the Petrified Forest National Park. Apparently I have a new contender for the top ghost sites on Route 66 that I posted yesterday. According to National Parks Traveler: Almost 60 years ago, during the evening of April 9, 1953, the Painted Desert Inn … Continue reading The ghost of the Painted Desert Inn
A virtual tour of the Mother Road
The World Monuments Fund in 2007 listed Route 66 as one of the most threatened historical sites in the world. Now, the group has hired a company to to create a virtual tour of a small section of the Mother Road. It is hoped that these virtual programs can be expanded to include many other … Continue reading A virtual tour of the Mother Road
Hit-and-run crash damages Tulsa restaurant
A hit-and-run motorist crashed into and damaged the Corner Cafe, 11th Street (aka Route 66) and Peoria Avenue in Tulsa, early Monday, reported the Tulsa World. The vehicle struck the western corner of the restaurant at 2:11 a.m. Even though it is a busy corner, restaurant owner Ali Khater said it was the first time such … Continue reading Hit-and-run crash damages Tulsa restaurant
Top ghost sites on Route 66
In the spirit of the Halloween holiday, I decided to list the most notorious spots on Route 66 where ghosts and other unexplained phenomena occur. Literally dozens of locations along the Mother Road have seen such weirdness over the decades. I narrowed it down to the top five: Spook Light, near Quapaw, Okla.: Also known … Continue reading Top ghost sites on Route 66
Route 66-themed bridge will be built in Rancho
If you have to replace a historic railroad bridge, this is the way to do it. Foothill Boulevard (aka Route 66) in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., will be widened to six lanes, which will necessitate the removal of the 81-year-old Pacific Electric Railway Bridge near Baker Avenue. But what will replace it seems to be a … Continue reading Route 66-themed bridge will be built in Rancho
“The Route 66 of the West”
The Press-Enterprise posted a fascinating historical article about U.S. 395, which goes 1,400 miles from Canada to Mexico through Washington, Oregon and California. Route 66 obviously stays true to U.S. 66, the Mother Road. But we're happy to occasionally give some bandwidth to other notable historic highways. From the article: U.S. Route 66 is a … Continue reading “The Route 66 of the West”
Manic Mark
Here's the latest entry of "Route 66: A Road Trip through the Bible." This one's from the Book of Mark. Mark could stand to drink decaf.
Jest in fun
Michael Garin and Mardie Millit, aka Michael and Madie, provide a more whimsical take on "Route 66." Not that I'm complaining.
Feature film uses Kingman locations
A full-length feature film, "Johnny Christ," has just wrapped filming in several locations around the Route 66 town of Kingman, Ariz., reported the Daily Miner. Much of the film by writer/director Mark Maggiori was shot in the nearby ghost town of Chloride, but other locations as well: In addition to Chloride proper, Slack said the production … Continue reading Feature film uses Kingman locations
A view from Pacific’s bluff
The Missourian in Washington, Mo., has posted a fascinating story about the famous bluff in Blackburn Park in Pacific, Mo. This landmark is right on Route 66, at the intersection of Osage Street and Second Street. The story bristles with interesting history, including: Even many locals are unaware there is access to the top of … Continue reading A view from Pacific’s bluff