This is potentially big tourism news for Route 66 -- a cross-country bicycle route that mirrors much of the Mother Road. Here's a portion of the press release, published by the SportsOneSource.com: The United States is on a path to creating what could become the largest official bicycle route network in the world, thanks to … Continue reading Plan approved for interstate bicycle routes
Trainspotting at La Posada
Railroad buff Karl Zimmermann of the Los Angeles Times has written an excellent story about La Posada in Winslow, Ariz., along with the attached Turquoise Room restaurant. The article makes you want to jump in the car and stay for a weekend there.
Missouri association starts a blog
The Route 66 Association of Missouri has started a blog. Webmaster Carolyn Hasenfratz said she created the site to get important or fast-breaking news on the Internet more quickly. And the blog began auspiciously, with a photo of restored neon sign of the Donut Drive-In in St. Louis. Apparently the sign had been dark for … Continue reading Missouri association starts a blog
Architecture firm honored for Route 66 espresso stand
AIA Seattle formed a team to recognize up-and-coming and innovative architectural firms in the region. Twelve were selected, and one has a link to Route 66, according to the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. And one of the 12 was: Chadbourne + Doss Architects used two cargo containers to create a delightful espresso stand called … Continue reading Architecture firm honored for Route 66 espresso stand
Sneak peek of Follies’ “Get Your Kicks!” show
Here's a YouTube video that was posted just a few hours ago from the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies in Palm Springs, Calif. This season, its "Get Your Kicks!" show is inspired by Route 66. Tickets can be bought here. UPDATE: Video was updated by the Follies.
Neil Young plans film about Route 66 trip
Country-rock musician Neil Young made a documentary about a nine-day road trip mostly on Route 66 from California to Kansas in 1959 Lincoln Continental before the classic car was given a makeover, reports ContactMusic.com. The film will be called "Linc Volt," which is the name of an alternative-fuel vehicle project underwritten by Young and his … Continue reading Neil Young plans film about Route 66 trip
The start and the end
An observation: On Tuesday night, president-elect Barack Obama ended his triumphant campaign at Grant Park, the symbolic beginning of Route 66 in Chicago. Obama also started his presidential campaign in February 2007 at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., which also is right next to Route 66.
Overnight
This song has been going through my head all day Tuesday. Music is by the great Solomon Burke.
Ed Galloway’s creation
A reporter for the Cleburne Times-Review in Cleburne, Texas, wrote a good article about Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park, a few miles east of Route 66 near Foyil, Okla. At the parking area you see many smaller totem poles scattered around the park. After getting out of the car you head toward the giant totem … Continue reading Ed Galloway’s creation
Cyberkicks
The Associated Press just published a story about Route 66 on the Internet. The article bristles with links, including to Swa Frantzen's award-winning Historic66.com site, the Ariston Cafe in Litchfield, Ill., the 66 Diner in Albuquerque, Mom and Dad's Route 66 Adventure, a Route 66 honeymoon, Legends of America, the National Historic Route 66 Federation, … Continue reading Cyberkicks