Miss Route 66 travels her namesake

Kara Knudsen, 18, of Norco, Calif., was crowned Miss Route 66 for 2006-07 at a pageant in Barstow a while back. To her credit, she's been traveling the road that provides her title, according to the Winslow (Ariz.) Mail: She and her grandfather, Robert Knudsen, 75, have been travelling their favorite road eastbound for some … Continue reading Miss Route 66 travels her namesake

Oscar lobbying begins for “Cars”

Buena Vista Pictures has put up a Web site to woo the Academy of Motion Pictures to nominate several of its films for Academy Awards. One of the movies Buena Vista is hoping will get Oscar nods is "Cars." It's lobbying for these nominations: Best Animated Feature Best Original Screenplay Best Film Editing Best Score … Continue reading Oscar lobbying begins for “Cars”

Joe’s All-American road trip

Joe Queenan has written a funny, somewhat acerbic, mostly affectionate and observant essay about American road trips in the Belfast Telegraph. That includes a few thoughts about Route 66, including this one: Cruising along Route 66 constantly reminds the traveller of the skewed concept of space that exists in the wide open spaces. Back east, … Continue reading Joe’s All-American road trip

Rock Cafe retools its Web site

The Rock Cafe in Stroud, Okla., has renovated its Web site. Although it's a work in progress and stuff still needs to be added, it's definitely a much-improved design.

Send us your Christmas photos

The Christmas season is upon us, and Redforkhippiechick's photo of an angel decoration in the dinky Route 66 town of Texola, Okla., has given me an idea. Do you have cool photos of Christmas sights along Route 66? Are any businesses along the Mother Road decked out for the holiday? Are you seeing your own … Continue reading Send us your Christmas photos

A report from the road

Redforkhippiechick ventured to Vega, Texas, to help the owners of the Vega Motel prepare for their eventual reopening and stayed in the newly refurbished Apache Motel in Tucumcari, N.M. There are other things she observed and shot photographs of. Check them out.

“Christmas on Route 66” parade

This story in the Sapulpa (Okla.) Daily Herald about local Christmas parades has an item that might be of interest to Route 66ers: Kellyville will celebrate “Christmas on Route 66” with its parade on Dec. 9, said Kim Crall, president of the Kellyville Chamber of Commerce. The parade, which starts at 11 a.m., will follow … Continue reading “Christmas on Route 66” parade

El Vado demolition permit will likely be rejected

A few weeks ago, Richard L. Gonzales filed for a certificate of appropriateness for demolition of the historic El Vado Motel in Albuquerque. At the time, I expressed doubts such a certificate would be issued. That opinion has been reinforced after I received a report by Maryellen Hennessy, the city's senior planner for the Landmarks … Continue reading El Vado demolition permit will likely be rejected

66 Drive-In included in theater travel guide

The 66 Drive-In on old Route 66 in Carthage, Mo., is one of more than 60 historic theaters listed in the book, "Cinemental Journeys," by Mike and Vicki Walker. The book is a travel guide to classic movie theaters in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. The photo of the 66 Drive-In seen above is from … Continue reading 66 Drive-In included in theater travel guide

Don’t make those New Year’s plans yet

Those who were hoping to go to Rory Schepisi's new Boot Hill Saloon & Grill in Vega, Texas, for a special New Year's Eve opening are advised to keep other options open. Schepisi tells me that because of a three-week delay with electrical work, a special New Year's Eve opening looks "slimmer and slimmer." "But … Continue reading Don’t make those New Year’s plans yet