That didn't take long. Less than a month after Michael Zadoorian's Route 66 road-trip book, "The Leisure Seeker," was published, the Hollywood Reporter says that Jens Jonsson has been enlisted to write and direct the film version for Sharp Independent. The film is expected to follow in the footsteps of a number of recent hits … Continue reading Director lined up for film version of “The Leisure Seeker”
Route 66 in stained glass
In a Flagstaff Live! feature about Aristocraft Studios owner Gary Dunn, we learn that one of his collaborative stained-glass art pieces features a bit of the Mother Road: Dunn says he still does fine art work every once in a while for galleries when asked to. His most recent was a collaborative glass piece for … Continue reading Route 66 in stained glass
Cookbook author gives her Tulsa-area food choices
In the Tulsa World's Spot entertainment section, Marian Clark, author of several Route 66-themed cookbooks, gives her favorite Mother Road-related restaurants in the area. Her favorites on Route 66 in Tulsa are Ollie's Station, Billy Ray's Bar-B-Q & Catfish, El Rancho Grande and Molly's Landing. She also mentioned Weber's, which isn't on Route 66 in … Continue reading Cookbook author gives her Tulsa-area food choices
New plans for Waynesville bridge proceed
The Daily Guide of Waynesville, Mo., reports that improvements to the 1923 Roubidoux Bridge, which carries historic Route 66, will proceed after fits and starts. Originally, vintage-looking lights were planned on the bridge. But preservationists were concerned that drilling holes into the structure to install them would compromise the bridge's integrity. There also were concerns … Continue reading New plans for Waynesville bridge proceed
A meditation on the road
This new YouTube video is essentially an advertisement for a blog, ... drive through my mind ..., which details Jake's journey on Route 66 in September 2007 in a red 1966 Ford Mustang. The "About the author" piece explains the tone of site well: I'm curious what captures our attention, piques our interest, informs our … Continue reading A meditation on the road
Hand cyclist begins trek on April 28
Norberto de Angelis, a disabled former football player from Italy who plans to go down all of Route 66 in a hand bicycle, has firmed up his schedule. His trek begins April 28 in Chicago, according to a press release. One of his sponsors is Route 66 Association Italy. For more about de Angelis and … Continue reading Hand cyclist begins trek on April 28
Snow in the desert
Well, this quote from the Kingman (Ariz.) Daily Miner is impressive: "This is the worst snowstorm that DPS has ever had to deal with in Northern Arizona," said Commander Dean Nyhart, DPS Northern Bureau Highway Division. According to a report in the Arizona Republic, the northern part of the state received between 29 and 32 … Continue reading Snow in the desert
Jamie Jensen to publish Route 66 guidebook
Jamie Jensen, the author of several well-regarded road-trip guidebooks including "Road Trip USA," is set to publish a new volume devoted exclusively to Route 66. "Road Trip USA Route 66" is slated to come out in April. It's 100 pages, sells for the budget price of $9.95, and is being published by Avalon Travel. Here's … Continue reading Jamie Jensen to publish Route 66 guidebook
Owner may restore Boots Motel
In a Carthage (Mo.) Press feature, Savannah's Restaurant owner Vince Scott talks about, among other things, his ownership of the Boots Motel on Route 66: Scott also owns one of the historic landmarks in Carthage, the Boots Motel. Again his intention was to buy the property and sell it quickly at a profit, which might … Continue reading Owner may restore Boots Motel
Route 66 Marathon touches more of Mother Road
A few days ago, I surfed over to the Web site of the Route 66 Marathon, slated for Nov. 22 in Tulsa, and found that the organizers have tinkered with the course layout again. The course was changed mainly because of complaints from runners about hills near the end of the 26.2-mile race. Now, most … Continue reading Route 66 Marathon touches more of Mother Road