Dozens of trees recently were planted along Route 66 in Upland, California, as living tributes to military veterans. The trees were planted along Upland’s Memorial Park on Foothill Boulevard (aka Route 66) in late April. According to The Daily Bulletin: Volunteers and city officials helped plant 79 trees in the park April 21, as part of … Continue reading Trees to honor veterans planted along Route 66 in Upland
Tag: Victorville
Tumbleweeds invade Route 66 town of Victorville
The Route 66 town of Victorville, California, has been beset by so many tumbleweeds rolling in, some residents found themselves trapped inside their homes by the sticky weeds. The Victorville Daily Press first reported on the unusual phenomenon last week: A mass invasion by the High Desert’s infamous rolling hazards besieged a series of home … Continue reading Tumbleweeds invade Route 66 town of Victorville
Man plans to dance the length of Route 66 for charity
An Englishman plans to dance the length of Route 66 and beyond in America to raise money for a charity that fights slavery and human trafficking. Ben Hammond, 40, aka Planet Dancer, is a lecturer and teacher at UCL Institute of Education in London. He began his journey March 28 from the Santa Monica Pier … Continue reading Man plans to dance the length of Route 66 for charity
California Route 66 Museum forced to auction its antique truck
A recent crime wave around the California Route 66 Museum in Victorville has prompted it to auction a 1947 Studebaker truck that has been parked for years in front of the facility. I-15 Auctions of nearby Hesperia, California, took bids of up to $2,300 Friday night for the vehicle, with final bids slated for later … Continue reading California Route 66 Museum forced to auction its antique truck
Vandalism again hits California Route 66 Museum
The California Route 66 Museum in Victorville experienced its second break-in during the past two weeks. But this time, the burglar didn't get inside. The glass on the museum's west door was smashed in, but the perpetrator didn't take anything, reported the Victorville Daily Press. “Luckily, the guy wasn’t able to crawl in this time … Continue reading Vandalism again hits California Route 66 Museum
California Route 66 Museum temporarily closes after break-in
The California Route 66 Museum in Victorville closed temporarily Monday after a burglary earlier in the day damaged many of the museum's displays. The museum reported on its Facebook page Monday morning that San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies arrested a suspect. The break-in occurred early Monday, when the museum was closed and no one was … Continue reading California Route 66 Museum temporarily closes after break-in
California Route 66 Museum enters into partnership with local Cracker Barrel
The California Route 66 Museum in Victorville has entered into a partnership with a Cracker Barrel store that will open in early February in that city. The store has set a Jan. 9 "Building Our House" Heritage event in which invited guests will be able to enter the store along Amargosa Road in Victorville, speak with … Continue reading California Route 66 Museum enters into partnership with local Cracker Barrel
Longtime California Route 66 museum volunteer Chick Kirk dies
Chick Kirk, 87, a longtime volunteer who greeted thousands of tourists at the California Route 66 Museum in Victorville over the years, died Aug. 27. Kirk, whose real name was Charlotte, and fellow longtime volunteer Betty Halbe worked side by side at the museum, reported the Victorville Daily Press. Together, Chick Kirk and Halbe were … Continue reading Longtime California Route 66 museum volunteer Chick Kirk dies
Funny or Die’s Overly Excited Tourist visits Victorville
Ryan O'Flanagan, known as the Overly Excited Tourist for Funny or Die, recently visited the Route 66 town of Victorville, California, and produced a video of his misadventures. As you'll find, the Overly Excited Tourist not only is excitable, but astonishingly ignorant. Note: It would be PG-rated for language. https://youtu.be/7yUN-Jik5Jk O'Flanagan briefly visited Mother Road … Continue reading Funny or Die’s Overly Excited Tourist visits Victorville
A high-speed trip on Route 66 through the Mojave Desert
A dedicated driver known only by the name of Forgotten Hwy recently uploaded footage of drives on Route 66 through California's Mojave Desert. These are quality, high-speed videos with annotations of towns, prominent crossroads and streets encountered on the Mother Road. This is a good way to travel vicariously in Route 66 in the Mojave … Continue reading A high-speed trip on Route 66 through the Mojave Desert