Some roadies with photo archives might be able to help with this project. From the Examiner.com: Petrified Forest National Park is looking for photos taken at the Painted Desert Inn during the 1940s and 1950s. Specifically, the park is looking for any photos that show the soda fountain counter and stools in what was known … Continue reading Painted Desert Inn photos wanted
Consumer Reports’ car issue is out
Consumer Reports has just published its annual auto issue. As usual, it contains a lot of useful information for Route 66ers who are in the market for a new or used car. Consumer Reports has been doing this for decades and has a lot of credibility in its judgment about motor vehicles. Some of highlights … Continue reading Consumer Reports’ car issue is out
Rebuilding the Rock Cafe
This is the man who's behind the rebuilding of the Rock Cafe in Stroud, Okla. He is David Burke, owner of David Burke Historic Preservation, based in Perry, Okla. He's the one who is directing the painstakingly reconstruction of the Route 66 restaurant after a devastating fire last May. And he's reasonably certain the Rock … Continue reading Rebuilding the Rock Cafe
No recession here
Intrepid Travel, a small-group guided-tours company, is seeing increased sales in North America and is going to boost the number of vans it uses to operate these trips, according to a news release. Intrepid is projecting a 25 per cent increase in sales to North America this year. [...] "People are making the most of … Continue reading No recession here
Wild West vacation with Babs
This is goofy, but funny: There are a lot more "Life with Babs" videos here.
Grand Canyon Park marks 90th anniversary
The Associated Press has a story about the Grand Canyon celebrating its 90th anniversary as a national park. Some highlights of the article: The park was declared several years before Arizona became a state. About 44,000 visited it the first year. Now, 4.5 million visit annually. The Grand Canyon isn't on Route 66, but is … Continue reading Grand Canyon Park marks 90th anniversary
From the Church of Bizarro
Stuff like this is the reason your mama told you never to pick up hitchhikers: Redforkhippie, who just saw the video, commented: "I thought preachers weren't supposed to drop acid." The video is part of "Route 66: A Road Trip Through the Bible." The explanation: We’re hitting the historic “Route 66” to cover all 66 … Continue reading From the Church of Bizarro
A thorny situation in Seligman
Here's a thorny situation in the Route 66 town of Seligman, Ariz. According to the Arizona Republic, Cemex wants to build a big cement plant on the outskirts of town, thus creating jobs and boosting Seligman's tax base. But folks also are concerned that the plant will be a big-time polluter, fouling the air of … Continue reading A thorny situation in Seligman
Paul Harvey, R.I.P.
Paul Harvey, a legend in radio for more than 50 years, died at age 90 Saturday at a hospital near Phoenix. Rather than recount Harvey's unique delivery and his many accomplishments in broadcasting, it should be known that the Tulsa native also left his own unique stamp on Route 66 at least twice. First, Harvey … Continue reading Paul Harvey, R.I.P.
Route 66 association re-formed in Kingman
MohaveBusiness.com has details about the newly formed Kingman Route 66 Association, based in Kingman, Ariz. And it's interesting what the association's president has to say: One of our primary goals is to create attractions for people instead of just being a stopover,” association president Tim McDonnell said. “Our motel occupancy is off the chart, but … Continue reading Route 66 association re-formed in Kingman