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
Lands bill will be voted on this week
The Omnibus Public Lands Bill, which contains a measure to reauthorize the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program for another 10 years, will be voted on by the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday or Wednesday, according to KC Earth Notes, a blog affiliated with the Kansas City Star. The bill was easily approved by the … Continue reading Lands bill will be voted on this week
Follies performer makes record book
Dorothy Dale Kloss, 85, a performer with the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies during its season-long musical salute to Route 66 in "Get Your Kicks," was recently confirmed by the 2009 Guinness Book of World Records as the "world's oldest still-performing showgirl." According to the Follies: She has been tap dancing on the Follies' stage for … Continue reading Follies performer makes record book
Motel history
David Wilkening at Hotel Interactive has a pretty good article about historic motels along Route 66. Not only does Wilkening talk to longtime roadies Johnnie Meier and Jim Conkle, but he speaks with the owners of the Motel Safari in Tucumcari, N.M.; the Rodeway Inn in Williams, Ariz., Wild West Junction of Williams; and the … Continue reading Motel history
Nothing minor about it
Llewellyn Toulmin has a story in The Sentinal Newspapers about a trip on Route 66, with most of the material taking place in Illinois and Missouri. Then there's this passage: The history of Route 66 is fascinating but complicated. It was not envisioned as a major road at first, as witnessed by its number. In … Continue reading Nothing minor about it