The Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque is set for a grand opening on Jan. 10. The casino's site is here, and the Route 66 connection is played up fairly significantly. The Pueblo of Laguna runs the casino. The site'ss 2008 Calendar Girls also contains a lot of vintage cars. In the June image, you'll … Continue reading Route 66 Casino Hotel grand opening is Jan. 10
Witmor Farms property to be redeveloped
The closed Witmor Farms Restaurant on Route 66 in Buckhorn, Mo., is set to be reopened and adjacent land redeveloped, reports the Waynesville Daily Guide. This tidbit was contained in a story about proposed annexation of the area by Waynesville. William J. Peach, a car dealer in Rolla, Mo., wants the annexation so the restaurant … Continue reading Witmor Farms property to be redeveloped
Windy City Road Warrior starts a blog
David Clark, aka Windy City Road Warrior, knows about Route 66 and other historic roads in Chicago probably more than anyone. He has written a few books about the subject, and he also gives guided tours from time to time. Clark now has started a blog. Its mission statement is thus: To wage noble campaigns … Continue reading Windy City Road Warrior starts a blog
“Lay back … enjoy the show”
Sheryl Crow tells us that "Everyday is a Winding Road." And sometimes it's more fun that way.
Blue Whale cleanup
The half-dozen or so volunteers at the Oklahoma Route 66 Association's cleanup day at the Blue Whale of Catoosa found that a lot of the work had already been done by Tuesday morning. Trees surrounding the famous whale and pond lost many limbs during last month's severe ice storm. Many of the broken branches precariously … Continue reading Blue Whale cleanup
Big-bird-watching
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, which once carried Route 66, near Granite City, Ill., will be the site of Eagle Days on Jan. 19-20, reports the Granite City Press-Record. It's an ideal time of year to see bald eagles along the Mississippi River. Planned this year is a slew of eagle exhibits, trained volunteers … Continue reading Big-bird-watching
Sounds of the Southwest
Calexico's sound captures the feel of the desert Southwest better than any band out there. It's as if an alt-rock band was merged with a mariachi group.
Gas prices coming down in 2008?
Maybe so. This seems to go against the conventional wisdom that gasoline prices will keep inching upward. But an report last week by the Christian Science Monitor indicates that the price at the pump may fall modestly in the fast-coming year. Even if the winter is somewhat colder, the energy markets may have a greater … Continue reading Gas prices coming down in 2008?
For all small-town residents everywhere
Yeah, I know ... John Mellencamp's from Indiana, which isn't one of the Route 66 states. But he was born and raised in a small town, and his 1985 hit song by the same name (back when he still partly used his John Cougar stage name) captures the humility and pride of small-town people better … Continue reading For all small-town residents everywhere
Brits invade the Mother Road
Owen Adams of the Sunday Mirror in London tells about his trip on Route 66 with other Britons in a coach. A few things are left out in the article, including Kansas. But the piece is generous in length, and strikes a decidedly positive tone about the Mother Road. Adams also plugs Archer Direct, which … Continue reading Brits invade the Mother Road