Book review: “Miles to Go: An African Family in Search of America Along Route 66”

Brennen Matthews' detailed travelogue, "Miles to Go: An African Family in Search of America Along Route 66" (Amazon link), explains the spark that led him to found and edit ROUTE Magazine. Because his multiracial family has roots in Kenya or Canada, the 280-page book published by University of New Mexico Press also provides a glimpse … Continue reading Book review: “Miles to Go: An African Family in Search of America Along Route 66”

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway soon will publish a special-edition magazine

The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway recently announced it was about to publish its first-ever magazine, Illinois Route 66 Special Edition. The byway also will publish a 2022 Illinois Route 66 Visitor Guide. The cover of the magazine, as you can see above, features the Gemini Giant at the Launching Pad Drive-In restaurant in Wilmington, … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway soon will publish a special-edition magazine

Oklahoma Tourism official, ROUTE Magazine editor named officers of Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership

The director of travel promotions for Oklahoma Tourism and the editor of ROUTE Magazine recently were named to the Promotion Working Group of the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership. According to a news release from the group, the changes came in the wake of Promotion Working Group chairman Bill Kelly stepping down from that post. … Continue reading Oklahoma Tourism official, ROUTE Magazine editor named officers of Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership

Bystanders help Italian tourists finish their Route 66 journey

Two Italian tourists whose rental car was destroyed in an accident were able to finish their Route 66 trip with the help of several bystanders at the crash scene. Sara Gostoli and Joana Molon of Bolognese, Italy, were on the final leg of exploring Route 66 and the surrounding area. They had pulled off the … Continue reading Bystanders help Italian tourists finish their Route 66 journey

Website for ROUTE Magazine goes live

  The official website for the fledgling ROUTE Magazine went live Wednesday, a few weeks after print copies of the Route 66-focused magazine arrived in Barnes & Noble bookstores and some motels along the Mother Road. The website is offering print subscriptions for U.S. and Canada readers. Rates are $55 for the U.S. and $72 … Continue reading Website for ROUTE Magazine goes live

ROUTE Magazine teases cover image of inaugural issue

This week, the folks at ROUTE Magazine teased out an image of the cover of its first issue, which is slated to land in bookstores across America in a matter of days. Brennen Matthews, who is shepherding the bimonthly, Route 66-centered magazine, said in an email Friday: The magazines will be in motels and hotels … Continue reading ROUTE Magazine teases cover image of inaugural issue

ROUTE Magazine to launch Feb. 1

Brennen Matthews, a principal figure behind the upcoming ROUTE Magazine, today posted this message and the above image out on social media: “ROUTE Magazine, the new high quality bi-monthly print title has begun its official launch campaign. The magazine will be focused on US road travel, vintage Americana and Route 66 and be found nationwide … Continue reading ROUTE Magazine to launch Feb. 1