I'd heard some inkling that a television reality series, "The Great American Road Trip," would be shot on the Mother Road. Looks like it's happening. From UPI: Produced by BBC Worldwide Productions and set to debut on NBC July 7, the show features seven families from divergent backgrounds going on "the journey of a lifetime," … Continue reading Reality series takes place on Route 66
A treat for you Ohioans
It isn't on Route 66, but this establishment will suffice for folks in the state of Ohio who want to sample the Mother Road within their home state. The Roadhouse 66 Bar & Grille in Westerville, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, opened a few days ago. It features live music and "quirky road food from … Continue reading A treat for you Ohioans
Part of eastbound 66 in Chicago closed
David G. Clark, an expert on Route 66 in the Chicago area, reports that a portion of eastbound Jackson Boulevard, aka Route 66, in Chicago will be closed to traffic until April 2010 for bridge repairs. Clark makes some suggestions on his blog: What does this mean to the Route 66 traveler? Well, if you … Continue reading Part of eastbound 66 in Chicago closed
Scenes from the Route 66 Car Show
Here is a slide show of nice-looking rides at Saturday's Route 66 Car Show in Joplin, Mo. The music choice of "Whiskey Lullaby" is a bit bizarre, though.
Nob Hill Motel being converted into an office complex
The historic Nob Hill Motel on Route 66 in Albuquerque is being converted into an office complex, but its neon sign and distinctive appearance will remain intact. The complex likely will be called the Nob Hill Court; the "Court" was part of the motel's original name. Al Schwanke, a supervisor for the contractor for the … Continue reading Nob Hill Motel being converted into an office complex
Route 66 Pulse issue will include survey
The next issue of the Route 66 Pulse newspaper will include a survey and self-addressed stamped envelope. Researchers at Rutgers University are conducting a study on the people who travel the Mother Road. I'll let Jim Conkle, who is leading the revival of the Pulse, explain: The National Park Service Route 66 Corridor program received … Continue reading Route 66 Pulse issue will include survey
A road trip on Ruth
Here’s a new chapter of “Route 66: A Road Trip through the Bible.” This week’s episode comes from the book of Ruth. Every household should have hired help such as Ruth -- especially with her miracle vacuum cleaner.
Bringing up the rear
Here's a story by OETA about volunteers working to restore a 1951 caboose. The caboose eventually will be placed next to a vintage Frisco steam train at the Heritage Park-Route 66 Station in southwest Tulsa.
Rock Cafe returns to full service
The media was out in full force Friday for the Rock Cafe's first day of full food service since a fire nearly destroyed the historic Route 66 restaurant in Stroud, Okla., a year ago. Here's a story by KOTV in Tulsa. Here's an Associated Press story. Here's another from BAM's Blog, via the Daily Oklahoman. … Continue reading Rock Cafe returns to full service
Old Joplin golf course gets a face-lift
Schifferdecker Municipal Golf Course of Joplin, Mo., which is right off the Mother Road and even predates the highway, recently underwent extensive renovations, reported the Joplin Globe. Mayor Gary Shaw said the course is known as a historic one because it opened in 1922 alongside what became Route 66. “Schifferdecker is a bargain” in the … Continue reading Old Joplin golf course gets a face-lift