In an era where digital has become the dominant photography format, old-school cameras such as Holga, Diana and even Polaroid have made unexpected comebacks. These so-called lomographers like them because of their unpredictable images and often-vivid color. So when photographer Christopher Robleski (see his work here) told me about his new book "Fading Nostalgia: Polaroid … Continue reading Book review: “Fading Nostalgia: Polaroid Adventures on Route 66”
Dinner at White Dog Hill
Emily and I recently went to dinner at White Dog Hill ("Come for the view ... stay for the food") near Clinton, Okla. -- our first proper meal there since it opened last summer. It was very good. If you want to read more about it, surf on over to Route66Food.com for the review.
Yes, the Big Rocker actually rocks
On Monday, the owner of the World's Largest Rocker decided to show the world -- and the Guinness Book of World Records -- that his big rocking chair really does rock. Dan Sanazaro, owner of the Fanning U.S. 66 Outpost & General Store in the Route 66 hamlet of Fanning, Mo., installed the 42-foot-tall rocking … Continue reading Yes, the Big Rocker actually rocks
Amy’s travel tips
Amy Graff, the blogger who took her family on a Route 66 trip earlier this summer, set a budget ceiling of $250 a day during her voyage. She managed to do it, despite one splurge day. Here's her tips on how to make your next road trip with your family more economical: Lighten your load. … Continue reading Amy’s travel tips
Historic Commerce filling station opens
Allen's Fillin' Station, in an cottage-style gas station located on old Route 66 near downtown Commerce, Okla., opened a few weeks ago, reports the Joplin (Mo.) Globe. An old adding machine sits on the glass-cased counter, and a shelf holds a 1950 edition of Chilton’s Flat Rate manual. A 1940s-era soda-pop box sits in one … Continue reading Historic Commerce filling station opens
Photo collection includes mapping
Nick Kenny of the United Kingdom has done several Route 66 trips and has wisely documented his experiences with a Nikon camera. His Flickr account contains more than 450 images of Route 66. That's reason enough to check it out. But then there's this: I have geocoded all photos exactly to help others planning a … Continue reading Photo collection includes mapping
Edgewood celebrating Route 66
The town of Edgewood, N.M., is throwing its Route 66 Run, Rally & Rock and Harvest Festival this coming weekend. What's notable is that Route 66 (State Highway 344) recently finished renovations through town. The Daily Lobo has a preview of the all the festivities.
Floods hit Grand Canyon
It wasn't a good weekend to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Several hundred people had to be evacuated Sunday after a dam burst because of torrential rains. No injuries have been reported, but authorities still will be looking Monday for about 20 unaccounted-for people who might be in harm's way. A number … Continue reading Floods hit Grand Canyon
More of this, please
With the resurrection of Route 66, more people are researching the history of other historic roads. According to the Times-Picayune in New Orleans, Mike Conlin is researching the original path of the Jefferson Highway. I'm not familiar with that highway, but it sounds intriguing: The highway was an early cross-country connector, built in the years … Continue reading More of this, please
Hello from Australia
This is Kiran Jay Haslam & Syrup (that's him on guitar) of Melbourne, Australia, doing a jazz-leaning version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66."