A new musical road has been unveiled on Route 66 -- this time, on the historic 11th Street Bridge that crosses the Arkansas River in Tulsa. When a motorist drives over specially designed rumble strips on the bridge at 35 mph, one will hear the melody of Oklahoma native Woody Guthrie's iconic song "This Land … Continue reading Tulsa unveils musical road on Route 66
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Amarillo City Council advances plan for Route 66 interactive mural
The Amarillo City Council recently held a first reading for a resolution that would allow a large, Route 66-themed "story wall" near downtown. The Amarillo Globe-News reported the interactive mural -- titled "66 Stories from Route 66" -- will be on an underpass by Transformation Park to better connect downtown to Sixth Street (aka Route … Continue reading Amarillo City Council advances plan for Route 66 interactive mural
Steel jackrabbit sculpted from a 1953 Chevy Bel Air unveiled in Gallup
Artist Robert Wilson and the City of Gallup, New Mexico, announced the installation of "‘RUN," a large steel sculpture commissioned to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Inspired by the design language of 1950s American cars and the speed of the native jackrabbit, Wilson used a plasma torch to deconstruct the body of a … Continue reading Steel jackrabbit sculpted from a 1953 Chevy Bel Air unveiled in Gallup
Route 66 gateways at Nob Hill in Albuquerque scheduled for repairs in May
The famous Route 66 gateways in the Nob Hill neighborhood in Albuquerque, after being at least partly inoperable for two years, are set to undergo repairs in May. KOB-TV in Albuquerque reported that residents complained for months about the archways being dark, especially during Route 66's centennial year. The City of Albuquerque said the repairs … Continue reading Route 66 gateways at Nob Hill in Albuquerque scheduled for repairs in May
Roadside America announces release of Roadside 66 app
The creators of the seminal "Roadside America" book and its terrific website of the same name recently released a Roadside 66 app for iPhones and iPads. The app, priced at $7.99, is described as a "travel companion, guide, trip planner to US Route 66 landmarks and quirky attractions." "We've mapped more than 1,600 points-of-interest (POIs) … Continue reading Roadside America announces release of Roadside 66 app
Go now to see wildflower “superbloom” at Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park in Southern California is experiencing a "superbloom" of wildflowers rarely seen. According to the Orange County Register, the notoriously arid park is experiencing its "biggest bloom" of wildflowers in a decade. Desert sunflowers, yellow cups, brittlebush, gravel ghosts and desert five-spot are just some of the wildflowers now in bloom in … Continue reading Go now to see wildflower “superbloom” at Death Valley National Park
New visitors center at Blue Whale of Catoosa to hold grand opening on May 30
The local chamber of commerce announced that a grand opening will be held at the new visitors center at the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Oklahoma, on May 30. The event will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. that day, with events throughout. It includes a Route 66 Blue Whale 5K Run to start the … Continue reading New visitors center at Blue Whale of Catoosa to hold grand opening on May 30
Long-abandoned Fort Courage Trading Post being torn down
Several reports from the road indicate that the long-declining Fort Courage Trading Post in Houck, Arizona, was being demolished. Local reports indicate the site was sold and that it will be redeveloped into a truck stop. Other roadies noted that heavy equipment had been moved onto the site in early February -- an ominous sign. … Continue reading Long-abandoned Fort Courage Trading Post being torn down
Visitor center at Blue Whale takes shape; site on track for mid-April reopening
The new visitor center at the landmark Blue Whale site in Catoosa, Oklahoma, is quickly taking shape, and construction there is expected to be finished by April 15. News on 6 in Tulsa reported that the final piece of steel for the revamped visitor center building was raised into place last week. The so-called topping … Continue reading Visitor center at Blue Whale takes shape; site on track for mid-April reopening
Chicago announces new symbolic starting point for Route 66 at Navy Pier
In celebration of Route 66's centennial, the City of Chicago will formally recognize Navy Pier as the symbolic starting point of the highway. The dedication ceremony celebrating the new starting point of Route 66 and its role in American history, culture and adventure will take place on March 25, according to a news release. The … Continue reading Chicago announces new symbolic starting point for Route 66 at Navy Pier