Photographer Frank Gifford has launched a rt66pix.com site that not only is selling his images, but also merchandise that contains those images. The site contains more than 500 images, "and more images are being added." Gifford (who is no relation to the NFL Hall of Famer and broadcaster by the same name) said in a … Continue reading New Route 66 photos site launched
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Pontiac bed-and-breakfast wins prestigious honor
Three Roses Bed & Breakfast in Pontiac, Ill., was given the coveted Guest Favorite Award for a second straight year from the BnB Finder online directory. The Guest Favorite honor is based on guest preferences and independent reviews posted to the site. According to BnB Finder's news release: “Guests at the Three Roses Bed & … Continue reading Pontiac bed-and-breakfast wins prestigious honor
New preview video for Route 66 fitness program
Health Enhancement Systems, which has touted a "Get Fit on Route 66" program for workplaces or groups for several years, recently concocted a new video about it. It's a well-designed clip: https://youtu.be/QPS-R6Q6Jzo Here's my story about the program from 2009.
New Web address, same site
Those of you who surfed here during the weekend may have noticed the "route66news.com" in your browser address bar being replaced by "route66news.com." That's because I used a tool that WordPress.com offers called domain mapping. It basically slaps a new domain name over the old, although the original domain remains operational. I used "rwarn17588" in … Continue reading New Web address, same site
How Stuff Works takes on Route 66
The HowStuffWorks.com podcast discussed "6 Cool Facts about Route 66," although the hosts acknowledged that many more cool things exist on the Mother Road than just a half-dozen. https://youtu.be/jgP-8maHUMA
Food magazine devotes entire issue to Route 66
Popular Plates magazine is devoting its current issue to food and restaurants along Route 66. This particular magazine boasts the added cachet of employing Michael and Jane Stern, authors of the popular "Roadfood" book and website, as the editors. The magazine is 96 pages and costs $9.99. It will be on sale at bookstores and … Continue reading Food magazine devotes entire issue to Route 66
Show-Me Missouri magazine creates a tourism app
Show-Me Missouri, a travel magazine, this week released a Show-Me Missouri travel app for Apple iPhones, iTouches and iPads. According to the Apple app store, the application contains more than 200 entries and 1,000 photographs. It costs $2.99, and updates are free. The app is compatible with iOS systems of 3.0 and up. And the … Continue reading Show-Me Missouri magazine creates a tourism app
Page created for music clubs, taverns
Due to popular demand, Route 66 News has created a Clubs page that lists music venues and taverns on or near Route 66. A few things about the page before you surf to it: --- The list is not all-inclusive, but tries to stick to establishments that are notable music clubs, microbreweries, or historic or … Continue reading Page created for music clubs, taverns
Two Route 66 bridges in Missouri are subject of conference
James Baughn, webmaster of the impressive Bridgehunter.com, is co-hosting the Historic Bridge Conference this coming weekend about endangered Missouri bridges, including two on Route 66. The bridges on the Mother Road are the Meramec River Bridge at Route 66 State Park near Eureka, and the Devil's Elbow Bridge in Devil's Elbow. The third annual conference … Continue reading Two Route 66 bridges in Missouri are subject of conference
Website aims to help market Route 66 merchandise
Carolyn Hasenfratz, a website developer in the St. Louis region and a friend to Route 66 for at least a decade, has launched a Sell66Stuff.com site to help businesses market their products along Route 66. Here's a video about the service: https://youtu.be/W1PiaWd9w6M According to the news release about the site's official launch: Listings in the … Continue reading Website aims to help market Route 66 merchandise