Midwest Living has a five-page feature article in its March/April issue about Route 66 and the Lincoln Highway, according to Illinois historic highways aficionado Lenore Weiss. The article, she says, concentrates on an eastern third of the Mother Road, from Chicago to Oklahoma. You can read part of the article here. But it's probably better … Continue reading Midwest Living features Route 66
Hello from Nashville
Here is Angela Siracusa, singing a Western swing-influenced version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66." This performance was taped at The Billy Block Show.
More from the Church of Bizarro
Moses and Aaron get their jollies at the expense of the Pharoah in this latest episode of "Route 66: A Road Trip Through the Bible." This Exodus chapter isn't as bizarre as the previous Genesis chapter. That doesn't mean it isn't weird, however.
Stimulus money to help a few Route 66 projects
Money from President Obama's economic stimulus package is slated to help at least two portions of Route 66 and probably more. According to the Bloomington Pantagraph, $3.4 million has been designated to resurface Old Route 66 from just south of Towanda, Ill., to north of Lexington, Ill. And, according to the Mohave Valley Daily News, … Continue reading Stimulus money to help a few Route 66 projects
Scout, R.I.P.
Scout, a beloved female rat terrier that had accompanied Redforkhippie and me on several trips on Route 66 and other highways, died Friday at age 10 after a months-long bout with cancer. Her tribute to Scout is a slide show here, along with a blog post. Scout inspired a Web site, Kids on 66, with … Continue reading Scout, R.I.P.
White Dog Hill video
This recent video about the White Dog Hill restaurant, located just off Route 66 east of Clinton, Okla., is well-done. It was produced by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. One thing owner Nelson King didn't tell us about in previous visits is the apparent ghost in the establishment. I guess he didn't want to … Continue reading White Dog Hill video
Meadow Gold sign update
It looks like the main structure for the re-erection of the historic Meadow Gold sign in Tulsa is nearly complete. I e-mailed Dennis Whitaker in the City of Tulsa's Planning Department and asked about the status of the sign. This is a partial reply I received Wednesday: Yes, the structure is pretty much done. There … Continue reading Meadow Gold sign update
Frankoma Pottery marks 75th year
Frankoma Pottery, which sits on Route 66 near Sapulpa, Okla., is marking its 75th anniversary with a bunch of new products, according to a news release from the company. Among the new things on Frankoma's plate: It purchased the assets of Paschal Tile Studios of Tulsa and will add decorative tile to its product line. … Continue reading Frankoma Pottery marks 75th year
Painted Desert Inn photos wanted
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