Here's another episode of Greene HD Productions' "Rhythms of the Road" that's just been posted online. This is the episode that was shot at the Midpoint Cafe in Adrian, Texas.
From Big River to the ocean
Here's one of the best slide shows I've seen on YouTube in a long time. Mixing a few older photos, it's a travelogue of Route 66 from about St. Louis to the Pacific. Music is "Route 66," by Nat King Cole.
A visit to Winslow
The Out & About columnist for the Elk Grove (Calif.) Citizen traveled to the Route 66 town of Winslow, Ariz., to take in the sights. In addition to the usual suspects such as La Posada and Standin' on the Corner Park, the columnist also checked a couple of more obscure local attractions. One was the … Continue reading A visit to Winslow
A look at California’s Route 66 museums
Claudia Heller, writing for the Pasadena Star-News, takes a gander at California's two Route 66 museums in Barstow and Victorville. This is Part 2 of Heller's ongoing series about Route 66. Part 1 is here. Both Route 66 museums are worthwhile. But, honestly, the best way to see the Mother Road's artifacts and history is … Continue reading A look at California’s Route 66 museums
Television comes a’calling to Route 66
In the past 24 hours, I've learned of at least two and possibly three television programs that are or soon will be taking place on Route 66. I receive an e-mail today from Alicia Good at Metal Flowers Media, a television production firm based in Santa Monica, Calif. Metal Flowers Media is searching for a … Continue reading Television comes a’calling to Route 66
Update on Route 66 State Park bridge
I asked the Missouri Department of Transportation to elaborate on its decision to tear down the historic Route 66 bridge at Route 66 State Park. Andrew Gates, a community relations officer for MoDOT, sent me an e-mail today expanding on the dire condition of the bridge and other matters. A small part of the e-mail … Continue reading Update on Route 66 State Park bridge
More Rhythms
Another episode of the Greene HD Productions' "Rhythms of the Road" musical television series has been posted online. This episode includes performances at the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo.
Route 66 State Park bridge to be torn down
It was reported at a regular meeting of the Route 66 Association of Missouri over the weekend that the Old Route 66 Bridge at Route 66 State Park at the former site of Times Beach, Mo., will be torn down by the state Department of Transportation because it is too dilapidated. Stephanie Howard of MoDOT … Continue reading Route 66 State Park bridge to be torn down
The story of Red Oak II
KSPR-TV in Springfield, Mo., has an entertaining account of artist Lowell Davis and his Red Oak II complex off Route 66 near Carthage, Mo. Davis basically bought the town that he grew up in, Red Oak, Mo. He moved it to his new farm, outside of Carthage. Now, the old general store, blacksmith, and a … Continue reading The story of Red Oak II
Sunset Motel sign is relit
The beautiful porcelain sign for the Sunset Motel along route 66 near Villa Ridge, Mo., saw its neon relit for the first time in about 30 years on Saturday, reported the Route 66 Association of Missouri's blog. About half the money to restore the sign came from a cost-share grant by the Route 66 Corridor … Continue reading Sunset Motel sign is relit