Members of the Route 66 Association of Missouri and family and friends of the late Fran Eickhoff gathered at the Fanning 66 Outpost and General Store in Fanning, Mo., to pay tribute to her decades of service to the Mother Road. Eickhoff died after a long battle with cancer on Aug. 7, 2008. From the … Continue reading Fran Eickhoff dedication
A road trip on Deuteronomy
Here's the latest from "Route 66: A Road Trip through the Bible." This one is about the book of Deuteronomy. I know a lot of red-eye travelers who wish there really was a Starbucks coffee cup that big.
Standin’ on a Corner marks 10th year
The Standin' on a Corner Park on Route 66 in Winslow, Ariz., is marking its 10th year, reports Cronkite News Service. Winslow was forever put on the map by two verses ("Well I was standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, such a fine sight to see / It's a girl, my Lord, in a … Continue reading Standin’ on a Corner marks 10th year
Slow down, folks
The Mojave Daily News, based in Bullhead City, Ariz., reports that four motorcycle accidents with injuries were reported on the road to the Route 66 town of Oatman, Ariz., on Friday during the Laughlin River Run. The roads to Oatman are a twisting and turning bunch, and it's guaranteed that excessive speed or inattentiveness were … Continue reading Slow down, folks
“Route 66” in space
Someone has posted orchestra leader Billy Vaughn and his Orchestra's version of "Route 66" from the 1960s TV show by the same name. That's the instrumental originally composed by Nelson Riddle, not the more-famous song written by Bobby Troup. I swear, Vaughn's version sounds like a variation of the "Star Trek" theme -- especially with … Continue reading “Route 66” in space
Why’d they name it that?
The Daily Oklahoman has a list of bridges, roads, buildings and other things that were named after prominent Sooners. Here's the ones that are relevant to Route 66: Interstate-40 Business — "Roger Miller Memorial Highway” — 1994: Between State Highway 30 in Erick and I-40 (Exit 11). Miller was a singer and songwriter. [Editor's note: … Continue reading Why’d they name it that?
Like coffee with chocolate
Longtime readers probably remember the opening of Marcia Wilson's Route 66 Fudge Shop in Cuba, Mo. This was a store that sold a line of candy bars to help maintain the town's famous murals. There's good news and bad news about the fudge shop. The bad news is Wilson had to close her storefront and … Continue reading Like coffee with chocolate
‘A highway for vagabonds’
The Windsor (Ont.) Star has an interesting feature about photographer Sandi Wheaton, whose black-and-white photos of Route 66 in California's Mojave Desert will be on display beginning May 2 at Deborah Friesen Architect's studio in Toronto. Wheaton's interest was piqued five years ago when she was blowing through a lonely and forsaken stretch of Route … Continue reading ‘A highway for vagabonds’
Rory Schepisi to be celebrity chef at food expo
A fair number of Route 66 restaurant owners attend trade shows. At this event, you'll have the chance to root for one of your own. Rory Schepisi, a participant on two reality TV shows and owner of the Boot Hill Saloon and Grill on Route 66 in Vega, Texas, is going to be in a … Continue reading Rory Schepisi to be celebrity chef at food expo
Cuba, Mo., organization revamps Web site
Viva Cuba, a longtime beautification group for the Route 66 town of Cuba, Mo., best-known for its intricate murals, has refurbished its Web site. The site can be viewed at cubamomurals.com. According to a news release: The site’s design showcases both the town’s artwork and history and offers a way to communicate with visitors and … Continue reading Cuba, Mo., organization revamps Web site