Chick Kirk, 87, a longtime volunteer who greeted thousands of tourists at the California Route 66 Museum in Victorville over the years, died Aug. 27. Kirk, whose real name was Charlotte, and fellow longtime volunteer Betty Halbe worked side by side at the museum, reported the Victorville Daily Press. Together, Chick Kirk and Halbe were … Continue reading Longtime California Route 66 museum volunteer Chick Kirk dies
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Funny or Die’s Overly Excited Tourist visits Victorville
Ryan O'Flanagan, known as the Overly Excited Tourist for Funny or Die, recently visited the Route 66 town of Victorville, California, and produced a video of his misadventures. As you'll find, the Overly Excited Tourist not only is excitable, but astonishingly ignorant. Note: It would be PG-rated for language. https://youtu.be/7yUN-Jik5Jk O'Flanagan briefly visited Mother Road … Continue reading Funny or Die’s Overly Excited Tourist visits Victorville
A high-speed trip on Route 66 through the Mojave Desert
A dedicated driver known only by the name of Forgotten Hwy recently uploaded footage of drives on Route 66 through California's Mojave Desert. These are quality, high-speed videos with annotations of towns, prominent crossroads and streets encountered on the Mother Road. This is a good way to travel vicariously in Route 66 in the Mojave … Continue reading A high-speed trip on Route 66 through the Mojave Desert
Desert Motors in Victorville changes owners
The Desert Motors car dealership in Victorville, California, best known for its vintage neon sign along Route 66, recently changed owners for the first time in more than 60 years, according to the Victorville Daily Press. Not to worry, though. The newspaper said the new owner, Sam Shihab, will continue to keep up the sign after … Continue reading Desert Motors in Victorville changes owners
California Route 66 Museum marks 20th year
The California Route 66 Museum in Victorville marked its 20th year of operation Saturday with a car show and hundreds of visitors -- and lots of anticipation for Route 66's 90th anniversary next year, reported the Daily Dispatch newspaper. The museum is open from Wednesday through Monday, with the other two days open by appointment … Continue reading California Route 66 Museum marks 20th year
Soul food restaurant opens across from Victorville museum
If you've visited the California Route 66 Museum in Victorville and are feeling hungry, you don't need to go far for a meal. Renee Allen's Mac & Cheese and More opened last month at 16838 D Street, across the street from the museum. The restaurant also has a location in nearby Apple Valley, California. According to … Continue reading Soul food restaurant opens across from Victorville museum
Carl’s last ride on Route 66
Eighty-four-year-old Carl Johns, a nursing home resident, was asked if there was anything he wanted to do before he died. He said he wanted to ride in a 1956 Chevrolet. Apparently he always admired the car, but never was able to buy one because of family responsibilities. On Wednesday, Johns received his wish with a … Continue reading Carl’s last ride on Route 66