The Oklahoma Route 66 Association is launching a new type of membership focused on engaging youth 8 to 18 years old, called the Route 66 Explorer’s Club. “Our hope is to inspire the next generation of roadies by encouraging more youth to explore Route 66,” Rhys Martin, president of the association, stated in a news … Continue reading Oklahoma Route 66 Association launches new membership for children
Category: Road trips
Czech metal band performs “Route 66” in Joplin City Hall
A Czech metal band called Doga recently performed its song "Route 66" on a staircase of city hall in Joplin, Missouri. According to the Joplin Globe: There have been more than 1.2 million views of the band Doga and its song "Route 66," released last year on YouTube. The band performed the song on acoustic … Continue reading Czech metal band performs “Route 66” in Joplin City Hall
Music video by Spain rock group takes place in various spots on Route 66
A few days ago, Ruben Castelo Moure of Spain emailed me, letting me know he had created a music video for his power pop band, Maryland, that takes place in varying spots along Route 66. "Last year I went on a honeymoon trip to the US to travel along Route 66 for a month and … Continue reading Music video by Spain rock group takes place in various spots on Route 66
Buc-ee’s store may open in Springfield later this year; Amarillo site to break ground this month
The first Buc-ee's store on Route 66 reportedly is set to open late this year in Springfield, Missouri. Another Buc-ee's site in Amarillo, Texas, will break ground on Oct. 26. The Springfield News-Leader reports the Buc-ee's on the northeast side of the city is holding a mass hiring event this week. The company expects to … Continue reading Buc-ee’s store may open in Springfield later this year; Amarillo site to break ground this month
Preorders now being taken for “Backroads Guide to Route 66 Food, Lodging and Foto-Stops”
Mark Hamilton announced last week he now is taking preorders for the "Backroads Guide to Route 66 Food, Lodging and Foto-Stops," which serves as a successor of the National Historic Route 66 Federation's defunct "Route 66 Dining and Lodging Guide." The link to preorder the book through PayPal is here. The cost will be $22.95, … Continue reading Preorders now being taken for “Backroads Guide to Route 66 Food, Lodging and Foto-Stops”
Road movie featuring Japanese Chindon-ya group will be shooting on Route 66 this month
A road film featuring Bentenya, a group of Chindon-ya performers from Japan, will be shooting on Route 66 starting Sept. 13. During their journey, the girls will meet people, introduce Japanese culture and perform Japanese and American music "as a new way of nurturing 150 years of Chin-don culture while on historic Route 66 in … Continue reading Road movie featuring Japanese Chindon-ya group will be shooting on Route 66 this month
Actress-stuntwoman and her dog will ride Route 66 to raise money for a shelter
Cody Renee Cameron, an actress, stuntwoman and model, soon will take her dog Chopper and motorcycle down Route 66 to raise money for a California dog shelter. Starting Saturday, Cameron will ride from Santa Monica to Chicago and make several stops at iconic Route 66 spots, reported Broadway World. "My goal is to bring the … Continue reading Actress-stuntwoman and her dog will ride Route 66 to raise money for a shelter
Updated third edition of “Route 66 Party Guide” is out; YouTube channel contains 100 videos
Sam Allen, who first created the "Route 66 Party Guide" book and a website nearly 10 years ago, recently updated his book and has beefed up his YouTube channel. He stated in an email that the third edition (Amazon link) is in paperback, hardcover and e-book versions. The book has been completely updated. There are … Continue reading Updated third edition of “Route 66 Party Guide” is out; YouTube channel contains 100 videos
A look back at Vice TV’s “Abandoned” episode in 2016 about Route 66
I remember when Vice TV's "Abandoned" episode about Route 66 first aired in 2016, but the full 43-minute program was uploaded to YouTube just a few weeks ago. The gist is two skate punks travel Route 66 from west to east, seeking assorted abandoned places to use their skateboards (natch), talk to the locals, and … Continue reading A look back at Vice TV’s “Abandoned” episode in 2016 about Route 66
Updated sixth edition of “Route 66 Adventure Handbook” coming later this summer
Author Drew Knowles and Santa Monica Press will publish an updated sixth edition of the "Route 66 Adventure Handbook" (Amazon link) next month. It will be the first update on the popular book in six years. Amazon states the book will be out on Aug. 22. Santa Monica Press states it will be out in … Continue reading Updated sixth edition of “Route 66 Adventure Handbook” coming later this summer