Google Maps Street View comes to the Grand Canyon

Route 66 fans often use Street View on Google Maps to vicariously travel the Mother Road, as this demonstration video from 2010 shows: https://youtu.be/PTeCqnBuDdU Now, Street View has arrived at one of the most popular side trips for Route 66 travelers -- Grand Canyon National Park. According to Google's official blog today, Google Maps now … Continue reading Google Maps Street View comes to the Grand Canyon

Owners put Bradbury-Bishop Deli up for sale

The Bradbury-Bishop Deli, which operates inside a 125-year-old building in downtown Webb City, Mo., closed in early January and placed on the market for $50,000. Co-owner Carol Dudash, 65, said in a telephone interview Thursday that she closed the restaurant on Jan. 5 for winter maintenance, then decided to put it up for sale. However, … Continue reading Owners put Bradbury-Bishop Deli up for sale

French restaurant opens in historic Los Angeles building

A French restaurant recently opened in the historic building that once housed Schaber's Cafeteria in downtown Los Angeles, near the original western terminus of Route 66, according to the Los Angeles Downtown News. Schaber's and its building opened at 618 S. Broadway in 1928, less than two years after the federal government officially commissioned U.S. … Continue reading French restaurant opens in historic Los Angeles building

Memories of the Coral Court and Tri-County Truck Stop

A YouTube account by the name of Hudson501 uploaded this video from 1991 of the Coral Court Motel in St. Louis and the Tri-County Truck Stop in Villa Ridge, Mo. -- both of them Route 66 landmarks. The art deco-inspired Coral Court met its demise with a wrecking ball in 1995, and the truck stop … Continue reading Memories of the Coral Court and Tri-County Truck Stop

Company makes replica Route 66 gas pumps

Well, this video in my YouTube feed certainly got my attention. Gas Pump Heaven, a company based in Omaha, Neb., posted this video today of its newest replica gasoline pumps: https://youtu.be/Hj-Zh5UqBUI Best of all, the pumps are made in America. I didn't see the pumps on the company's website, but similar commemorative gas pumps it … Continue reading Company makes replica Route 66 gas pumps

A profile of the folks behind Becky’s Barn

Mark Rivera of WAND-TV in Decatur, Ill., has been posting some of his stories to YouTube. The latest is his whimsical profile of Becky and Rick Hargett of Becky's Barn antique store, visitors center, and snack shop on an old brick alignment of Route 66 near Auburn, Ill. https://youtu.be/YMkBDotgH5s I think this video was made … Continue reading A profile of the folks behind Becky’s Barn

Jim Hinckley stars in an upcoming travel video series

Longtime readers will know of Jim Hinckley, an author based out of Kingman, Ariz., who wrote "The Route 66 Encyclopedia" and other related books. This video popped up in my feed over the weekend. Apparently Hinckley is getting into video as well: https://youtu.be/guH1CnEjaxM The video was uploaded by Norman Fisk of Diamond Valley Productions, which … Continue reading Jim Hinckley stars in an upcoming travel video series

Michael Wallis hints at a “Cars 3” movie

Author Michael Wallis, the baritone voice of the Sheriff of Radiator Springs in Disney-Pixar's animated "Cars" movies, hinted Sunday afternoon there may be a "Cars 3" film. In an email and a Facebook post, Wallis said: CARS 3? The rumors are flying as fast as Lightning McQueen. The Sheriff of Radiator Springs is primed and … Continue reading Michael Wallis hints at a “Cars 3” movie

New “Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide” is available

The updated 16th edition of "The Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide," published by the National Historic Route 66 Federation, is now available to order. The federation didn't have the book listed on its 0nline store as of Saturday. However, it can be ordered from Amazon for $15.95 -- although it's "temporarily" out of stock. In early … Continue reading New “Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide” is available

Springfield chamber honors owner of Route 66 Rail Haven hotel

The Springfield, Mo., Area Chamber of Commerce honored Gordon Elliott as its 2013 Springfieldian during its annual meeting Friday, according to a news release. For those who don't know who Elliott is, his Route 66 connection will become quickly apparent. To the news release: As CEO of Elliott Lodging and Oak Ridge Properties, Elliott owns and … Continue reading Springfield chamber honors owner of Route 66 Rail Haven hotel