Selfies on 66 campaign offers prizes

.@ILRoute66 wants your Route 66 selfies. Post shots to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram w/ #MyIL66 https://t.co/UgbYxDl4kK pic.twitter.com/cuFsKKI1LZ— The Daily Journal (@TDJnews) May 6, 2015 The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway is encouraging travelers to post self-portrait photos with Route 66 landmarks with the possibility for prizes. The Selfieson66.com site provides the instructions: Take a "selfie" at … Continue reading Selfies on 66 campaign offers prizes

New statues coming to Route 66 in Illinois

A series of new statues and wayside kiosks will be erected in nine towns along Route 66 in Illinois, according to a news release. The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway project was paid for by grants from National Scenic Byway Program and the Illinois Office of Tourism. The new kiosks and statues add to the 31 wayside exhibits and … Continue reading New statues coming to Route 66 in Illinois

Discover America posting videos about Route 66

In the past day or so, Discover America -- aka Brand USA, an official public-private corporation that encourages travel in the United States -- uploaded videos about Route 66 in Illinois. This is the American version of a well-produced clip about the Mother Road from Chicago to Springfield, Ill. https://youtu.be/or-cjmMuMDs Discover America also uploaded versions tailored … Continue reading Discover America posting videos about Route 66