Guest james conkle Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 While working with the History Channel folks filming the Modern Marvels on Friday in Victorville we met up with the following folks. They had ordered the cars from the San Francisco area flew out to pick them up then drove down to the LA area. They started their tour of Route 66 on Thursday and were going to take three weeks to get to Chicago. All three have their wives with them and although I met them did not get their names. Dennis Johnson from Ft Worth driving a 39 Chevy-Orange Peter Prescott from Maine driving a 40 Ford- Blue Frank Crooker from Maine driving a 46 Ford- Black They plan on driving the interstate only when they have to as they want to enjoy the road. They have no set schedule or agenda other then to drive the road, meet the people and have fun. Sounds like the way the rest of us feel. Anyway if you see them or they stop at your place please say hello. Although they have been planning this trip for some time they were not fully aware of the fact that there is a vast network of roadies that will welcome them as they go. So be on the lookout for a caravan of three old cars with some wonderful folks in them. James M Conkle Executive Director California Route 66 Preservation Foundation P O Box 290066 Phelan, CA 92329-0066 760 617 3991 cell 760 868 3320 760 868 8614 fax HYPERLINK "mailto:"jim@cart66pf.org www.cart66pf.org --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.733 / Virus Database: 487 - Release Date: 8/2/2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Burr Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Oh, Lordy - we'll just have to get our hands on Peter and Frank and edu-ma-kate them on the joys of road touring in Hudsons, not Ferds. LOL Happy Traveling, folks. Hudsonly, Alex B --- james conkle <jim@cart66pf.org> wrote: > While working with the History Channel folks filming > the Modern Marvels on > Friday in Victorville we met up with the following > folks. They had ordered > the cars from the San Francisco area flew out to > pick them up then drove > down to the LA area. They started their tour of > Route 66 on Thursday and > were going to take three weeks to get to Chicago. > All three have their wives > with them and although I met them did not get their > names. > > > > Dennis Johnson from Ft Worth driving a 39 > Chevy-Orange > > > > Peter Prescott from Maine driving a 40 Ford- Blue > > > > Frank Crooker from Maine driving a 46 Ford- Black > > > > They plan on driving the interstate only when they > have to as they want to > enjoy the road. They have no set schedule or agenda > other then to drive the > road, meet the people and have fun. Sounds like the > way the rest of us feel. > Anyway if you see them or they stop at your place > please say hello. Although > they have been planning this trip for some time they > were not fully aware of > the fact that there is a vast network of roadies > that will welcome them as > they go. > > > > So be on the lookout for a caravan of three old cars > with some wonderful > folks in them. > > > > > > James M Conkle > > Executive Director > > California Route 66 Preservation Foundation > > P O Box 290066 > > Phelan, CA 92329-0066 > > 760 617 3991 cell > > 760 868 3320 > > 760 868 8614 fax > > HYPERLINK "mailto:"jim@cart66pf.org > > www.cart66pf.org > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system > (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.733 / Virus Database: 487 - Release > Date: 8/2/2004 > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CARuth Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Hi Tom, No, the Ice Mine is no longer, but it's still a neat area of US 6 and of course a big tourist area a bit further to the east near Wellsboro, with its own diner, gas lights and the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon area - lots of hunting, fishing, float trips, etc. Cheers, Carol > > In a message dated 4/9/06 10:32:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > 2lanetravlr20@verizon.net writes: > > There is an absolute gem of a diner located just off U.S. 6 in > Potter County, Pa., just east of the village of Coudersport. > > > ==================================================================== > Is the Ice Mine still in business in Coudersport? As I recall, it was > your > classic commercial tourist attraction. > > Tom Hoffman > Pearisburg VA > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 > WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 46519, Mt. Clemens, MI 48046 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $16.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $29.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, > send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > SPONSORED LINKS > Business finance course > <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Bu...ess+finance +course&w2=Business+to+business+finance&w3=Small+business+finance&w4=Business+fi nance+consultant&w5=Business+finance+schools&w6=Business+finance+schools&c=6&s=1 84&.sig=hKyq8vmBshHiprwDbrhHoQ> > Business to business finance > <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Bu...Business+fi nance+course&w2=Business+to+business+finance&w3=Small+business+finance&w4=Busine ss+finance+consultant&w5=Business+finance+schools&w6=Business+finance+schools&c= 6&s=184&.sig=8akn1HuTuB_h9FTVmNsDbA> > Small business finance > <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Sm...ss+finance+ course&w2=Business+to+business+finance&w3=Small+business+finance&w4=Business+fin ance+consultant&w5=Business+finance+schools&w6=Business+finance+schools&c=6&s=18 4&.sig=RfE0BUkDCd4ntuKrNQ5g5g> > > Business finance consultant > <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Bu...usiness+fin ance+course&w2=Business+to+business+finance&w3=Small+business+finance&w4=Busines s+finance+consultant&w5=Business+finance+schools&w6=Business+finance+schools&c=6 &s=184&.sig=nJKO4-7txV6PQuWxom3YKg> > Business finance schools > <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Bu...ness+financ e+course&w2=Business+to+business+finance&w3=Small+business+finance&w4=Business+f inance+consultant&w5=Business+finance+schools&w6=Business+finance+schools&c=6&s= 184&.sig=2Gv_cqwjtL0LMzV-V6L7Sw> > Business finance schools > <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Bu...ness+financ e+course&w2=Business+to+business+finance&w3=Small+business+finance&w4=Business+f inance+consultant&w5=Business+finance+schools&w6=Business+finance+schools&c=6&s= 184&.sig=2Gv_cqwjtL0LMzV-V6L7Sw> > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > * Visit your group "AMERICAN_ROAD > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AMERICAN_ROAD>" on the web. > > * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> > > * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of > Service <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thehinge@magpage.com> Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Were you feeding them earlier and they came looking for you, Alex? LOL. Matt Smallwood On Wed, 12 Apr 2006 04:21:14 -0700 (PDT) Alex Burr <hester_nec@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > Sometime around 1982, 1983, somewhere in there, I > went to an AMC/Rambler National meet (Nash was there > also, but they were in a different motel nearby) with > a friend of mine in Indianapolis. We were staying > in > a motel - I can't remember the name of it now, but it > was about 3, 4 blocks from the Speedway. > Anyway the layout was such that the rooms formed a > square with a swimming pool in the middle. The > rooms > opened up onto the square. One morning I was > sitting > at the desk, had the door open to the square - and a > pair of ducks came wandering into my room!!! > > Hudsonly, > Alex B > > > > --- egyptianzipper@aol.com wrote: > > > > > In a message dated 4/7/06 5:36:46 PM Eastern > > Daylight Time, > > dgardner1@comcast.net writes: > > > > Fishing out the window/backdoor? > > > > > > > > > ==================================================================== > > Not fishing, but... > > > > In 1982, I stayed at a motel called Hendrick's 4-U > > (internet shorthand > > before the internet), in Seneca Rocks WV. Talk about > > being out in the sticks. I > > entered my room and noticed it had a back door, > > which I opened. There was a > > fence, followed by a steeply inclined pasture. A > > billy goat looked right at me > > and said "Bah." > > > > Wouldn't have seen THAT on the interstate. > > > > Tom Hoffman > > Pearisburg VA > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, > but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the > effort. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam > protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE > 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 46519, Mt. > Clemens, MI 48046 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $16.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $29.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: > AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message > via e-mail, send it to: > AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > > > Visit your group "AMERICAN_ROAD" on the > web. > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email > to: AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the > Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CARuth Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Yes, the Penn Wells, neon and all, still there and going strong. Carol > > In a message dated 4/12/06 2:38:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > 2lanetravlr20@verizon.net writes: > > of course a big tourist area a bit further to the east near > Wellsboro, with its own diner, gas lights > > > ===================================================================== > Is the Penn Wells Hotel still in business? It was right on the main > street, > and was an old fashioned hotel, not a motel. Big lobby, restaurant and > everything. > > Tom Hoffman > Pearisburg VA > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 > WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 46519, Mt. Clemens, MI 48046 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $16.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $29.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, > send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > * Visit your group "AMERICAN_ROAD > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AMERICAN_ROAD>" on the web. > > * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> > > * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of > Service <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bakerhab@aol.com Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Here's another article about Albert buying Amboy. I heard that he has already assigned a guy to start collecting the history of the town. I'm getting a really good feeling about this venture. Helen Wednesday, May 18, 2005 New owner to preserve Amboy By KELLY DONOVAN/Staff Writer AMBOY -- A tiny Route 66 town that hasn't changed in appearance since the 1960s has a new owner with plans to preserve it. The owner of the Juan Pollo restaurant chain, Albert Okura, recently closed escrow on the town of Amboy, which is about halfway between Barstow and Needles. "The charm of the town is it's the way it was in the sixties," Okura said. "If you put some '60s cars around, you'd think you're in the sixties. Nothing's changed." Putting in a Juan Pollo restaurant, or anything else that would be out of place with the historic look of the town, isn't part of Okura's plan, he said. "My plans will never change the character (of Amboy)," he said. Currently, the population of the town is zero, and the only thing open there is a small U.S. Post Office. Frances Mintz, who works at the Post Office in Amboy, said she enjoys working there, and described it as a quiet place. "It's an adorable little town," Mintz said. "From what I understand, Mr. Okura is going to get it back the way it was, and that's great. It's got a lot of charm." Many of the people who stop through Amboy are foreign tourists, she said. "A lady from Amsterdam was devastated when she found out Amboy was closed," Mintz said. "She said they would come there every year and stay at the (motel) cottages." Okura said he plans to reopen the town's gas station, diner and motel. Getting everything open again might take a while because he needs to get water and electricity restored to the site, and the county is requiring him to rewire the electrical system. For the time being, Okura said he's trying to meet the needs of travelers. He has put portable toilets in the town, and he said his No. 1 priority is to reopen the real restrooms. Then, he said he'll reopen the gas station and start selling snacks and drinks. The reopening of the cafe and the motel, which has 20 rooms and six bungalows, will come later. "We need to first get the basic necessities in," he said. While a Juan Pollo in Amboy isn't in Okura's plans, he said he is planning to bring one of his restaurants to Barstow. There are currently 30 restaurants in the chain. CONTACT THE WRITER: (760) 256-4122 or kelly_donovan@... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beckyrepp Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 GREETINGS FROM THE STAFF AT AMERICAN ROAD! First, the AMERICAN ROAD staff would like to extend a hearty welcome to all the new subscribers and Yahoo Group members! We are thrilled to have more road trip enthusiasts join the growing list of AMERICAN ROAD subscribers and Yahoo Group members. We hope you are enjoying the Spring 2006 issue of AMERICAN ROAD. It mailed initially to subscribers in March. If you subscribed and are scheduled to receive the Spring 2006 issue via the supplemental mailing— it is going out this week and should arrive in your mailbox in the next few weeks. Other happenings at AMERICAN ROAD magazine: AMERICAN ROAD magazine is now available at more Barnes and Noble Book Stores than ever before! Barnes and Noble increased the number of stores carrying AMERICAN ROAD starting with this Spring issue. Our graphic designer and the editorial team are hard at work finishing the Summer 2006 issue. It is scheduled to mail to subscribers in June. The upcoming issue is will be perfect for planning more summer fun. We believe it will help you plan some interesting places to visit on a future road trip! In this Spring 2006 edition of the AMERICAN ROAD E-NEWSLETTER YOU WILL FIND: -JUMPING FROG JUBILEE: WORLD-FAMOUS RIBBETERS KING OF CALAVERAS COUNTY -CLASSIFIEDS -AMERICAN ROAD YAHOO GROUP -CAROUSEL GARDENS RECEIVES TLC -ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR A GIFT? -MILE-BY-MILE GUIDE TO HIGHWAY 101 NOW AVAILABLE -WHO'S DRIVING? -WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU -MISSOURI HISTORIC ROUTE 66 SCENIC BYWAY STATEWIDE DEDICATION -MANY THANKS TO THE ADVERTISERS IN AMERICAN ROAD JUMPING FROG JUBILEE: WORLD-FAMOUS RIBBETERS KING OF CALAVERAS COUNTY From county fairs to knock-`em-dead cocktails, this resident croaker gets r-e-s-p-e-c-t! ANGELS CAMP, CA – Manhattan has the Empire State Building and Paris has the Eiffel Tower. But Calaveras County has the frog. Immortalized by Mark Twain in his short story, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," the bug-eyed amphibian has gone on to achieve international star status. The obvious contributor to frog fanaticism is the area's annual Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 17-21. Following are fervid frog fever facts and figures: Frogs Get Their Own 4-day Festival! 50,000 people are expected to attend at the county fairgrounds. Frogs must be of the California Bullfrog variety, at least 4 inches in length. Some 400-500 frogs are expected to make a total of 2,000 jumps in various competitive divisions. The fair includes rodeos, live rock concerts, midway rides, country crafts, professional and amateur art and exhibits, and much more. Calaveras Resident Defending Champion In 2005, Joe Kitchell of Angels Camp was the first Calaveras County resident to win the frog jump in 50 years. The frog was named "Roy W." in honor of the previous Calaveras champion. How is a Frog's Jump Measured? The frog is positioned on a "lily pad" and after three hops, a measurement is taken from its nose on a straight line back to the pad. Going in the same direction is a major plus! No Frog? No Problem! For just $6, you can rent a potential champion at the Calaveras County Fair, where some 400 hopeful and loving frogs await. When the frogs aren't airborne, they reside in the "Frog Condo," a luxurious spread full of rocks and cool water, resting between jumps. They're all released back into local ponds following the competition. It Pays to Jump! Each year, the winner of the Jumping Jubilee receives $750, a trophy and a gold plaque in the Frog Hop of Fame in downtown Angels Camp. A world-record receives a whopping $5,000 bonus. Frog Hop of Fame: The Hollywood Walk of Fame has nothing on Angels Camp, where you'll find 77 gold plaques embedded in the sidewalk marking the Frog Hop of Fame. These plaques honor stars of the amphibian persuasion and their handlers. Famous Jumping Frogs throughout Time: Following Mark Twain's "Daniel Webster" who caught no air, "The Pride of San Joaquin" was the first to get all four legs off the ground at 3 feet 9 inches. In 1930, "The Pride" jumped to an untold length of 12 feet 10 inches. In 1931, "Budweiser" hit 12 feet 3 inches. In 1938, "Zip" soared 15 feet 10 inches for a new world record which stood until 1986, when "Rosie the Ribiter" skyrocketed to the all time best of 21 feet 5 3?4 inches. Special mention should be made to "Three Legs are Better than None" who awed spectators in 1996 by jumping to 20 feet 11 inches despite a serious handicap. For more information visit www.GoCalaveras.Travel or call (800) 225-3764. CLASSIFIEDS (Contact our Ad Director, Dick Bublitz, at 1-877-285-5434 x31 for information on this affordable advertising option). CALIFORNIA HISTORIC ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion and enjoyment of Historic Route 66 in California. A quarterly newsletter, ROADSIGNS, includes news on events, preservation issues, history and current Route information in California, along with news and contacts from the other Route 66 states, and is included with annual membership. E-mail: kickinon66@msn.com or visit http://www.wemweb.com for a membership application. ====== COOL SPRINGS Mobil Station circa 1926 15 miles west of Kingman Arizona on old Route 66. History Museum,quality gift shop of art prints,unique gifts,indian jewelry. Open year round Tuesday-Sunday 9-5PM Museum includes Rolling Stones memorabilia,petroliana, WWII Kingman Airfield, Will Rogers paintings.... check us out.... http://www.coolspringsroute66.com.. MOBIL TRAVEL GUIDE provides consumers recommendations they can trust! Visit http:// www.mobiltravelguide.com or call 1-866-MOBILTG to order our Regional Travel Planners, On the Road with Your Pet, or the America's Byways series. While you're online don't miss the Road Trip Planner options to help customize your trip and book hotel reservations. ====== NATIONAL HISTORIC ROUTE 66 FEDERATION. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE http://www.national66.org • Find answers to frequently asked questions about Route 66 • Shop for dozens of Route 66 items • Make reservations for Route 66 events • Look through the Route 66 photo and vintage postcard galleries • Join the National Historic Route 66 Federation. ====== Nebraska offers living history and vast horizons. The land's subtle beauty and diversity draw outdoor enthusiasts. Museums, historical attractions, golf, shopping, and restaurants appeal to all. Settle into lodging ranging from elegant hotels to guest ranches. For a free travel packet, log on to http://www.visitNebraska.org or call 877NEBRASKA. ====== OFFICIAL 2006 ROUTE 66 FESTIVAL—Albuquerque, NM, June 23-25. Come celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Route 66 with four car shows, a neon cruise, two other cruises, a bluegrass festival, barbecues and The Route 66 Preservation Foundation's Awards Banquet at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town. (505) 301-0657. http:// www.2006route66festival.com ====== TRAVEL MONTANA! Find what you're looking for in Montana. We offer a perfect blend of scenic beauty, outdoor adventure and western charm. You'll love our historic towns, cultural attractions and Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Call 800-VISIT-MT (847 -4868) ext. 609, or http://www.visitmt.com.. AMERICAN ROAD YAHOO GROUP If you haven't already signed up for the AMERICAN ROAD yahoo group, now is the time. Share stories with other road enthusiasts. You can sign up for this FREE group when you visit our web site at http://www.mockturtlepress.com.. CAROUSEL GARDENS RECEIVES TLC MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 24, 2006 – A blur o' brightly-colored painted horses, children laughing, memorable melodies playing in the background – the vision of Carousel Gardens in New Orleans' City Park, the `Crown Jewel' of the city, is like a postcard from the past. In an effort to get the carousel in working condition after damage from Hurricane Katrina, on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, Hampton Hotels' Explore the Highway with Hampton® Save-A- Landmark program is devoting the time, resources and volunteers needed to refurbish the park and carousel – just in time to breathe life into this magical landmark for the busy summer travel season. Because the carousel and surrounding landscape sat in several feet of water for six weeks following the hurricane, restoration efforts include a myriad of needs – everything from replacing the carousel's ruined platform and roof to pulling out the dead foliage and weeds and planting all new landscaping. To return the park back to its pre-hurricane state, 20 employee-volunteers from neighboring Hampton Hotel locations will provide the manpower and the resources necessary. With rolled up sleeves and a lot of supplies, volunteers will clean, paint, plant, polish and fix until the landmark is one again the sparking jewel of the city. All told, Hampton will contribute approximately 120 hours of manpower and more than $10,000 toward reviving this landmark. ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR A GIFT? Search no more. American Road is the perfect gift that they will enjoy all year long! Order today by calling toll-free 1-877-285-5434, or order on-line (www.mockturtlepress.com). We will send a gift notice—and we can personalize it with a message from you! We also now have GIFT CERTIFICATES (available in $5.00 increments)! They may be used by the recipient to purchase subscriptions, back issues, or any item in the Hitching Post. And, don't forget all the great gift ideas advertised in AMERICAN ROAD! Tell them you saw it in AMERICAN ROAD! MILE-BY-MILE GUIDE TO HIGHWAY 101 NOW AVAILABLE (Newport, Oregon)—The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the treasures of the Oregon Coast is now available from Oregon Coast Visitors Association. The 2006–2007 Mile-by-Mile Guide to Highway 101 is the definitive traveler's companion for anyone setting out on vacation or just happily wandering the country's most spectacular beach highway. The free 76-page guide begins at Oregon's northernmost border and follows 363 miles of scenic coastline, revealing everything to see and do along the spectacular Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, also designated an All American Road, one of very few in the country. In addition the guide crosses Oregon's southern border and the California state line into Del Norte County to complete a tour of America's Wild Rivers Coast, encompassing the Klamath River area and redwood forests of Northern California's state parks. Since the State Historic Preservation Office announced that 11 Oregon Coast bridges has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Guide provides more information about each of these historic bridges designed by Conde B. McCullough, the Oregon Highway Department's bridge engineer from 1919 through 1935. These bridges are known for their beautiful designs, incorporating soaring arches above and multiple arches below road level and many Art Deco artistic flourishes visible to the driver. Special sections highlight towns along the way and include maps and lists of local attractions and events, lodging, restaurants, and services. "Whether you're looking to compete in the spring crab races, enjoy a romantic getaway at an inn with a view, or just spend your days beachcombing, this guide has the information to get you there," says Morris. To obtain a free copy of the guide, contact the Oregon Coast Visitors Association (888-628-2101, Info@VisitTheOregonCoast.com, or http://www.VisitTheOregonCoast.com). WHO'S DRIVING Don't forget to enter the WHO'S DRIVING contest in the Spring 2006 issue of AMERICAN ROAD. All correct answers received before the Summer 2006 issue goes to press will be entered into the drawing for the prize! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU We welcome your correspondence and questions. Have you paid a recent visit to one or more of the places mentioned in a previous issue of AMERICAN ROAD? We want to hear about it. We love receiving your cards, letters and e-mails. You may send us a letter or e- mail. Send letters via US mail to: American Road PO Box 46519 Mt. Clemens, MI 48046 You may send e-mails to becky@mockturtlepress.com. (Letters and e-mail may be published in an upcoming issue of AMERICAN ROAD and may be edited for style and available space.) ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC HISTORIC HIGHWAYS OR AUTO TRAILS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ ABOUT IN AMERICAN ROAD? Let us know. We review reader input when planning our feature schedule. MISSOURI HISTORIC ROUTE 66 SCENIC BYWAY STATEWIDE DEDICATION Classic cars, Route 66 memorabilia and a keynote speech by author and U.S. Route 66 historian Susan Kelly Kirkpatrick will highlight the dedication of Historic Route 66 as a Missouri Scenic Byway at 11 a.m. Friday, May 5, in Springfield. The Route 66 Association of Missouri, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting in Springfield. In the mid-1920s, as part of a nationwide grassroots movement for better roads, community leaders based in Springfield were among those who worked to have the planned highway run southwest between St. Louis and Joplin, through Springfield, and receive the "66" route designation. The May 5 event will be on an old strip of Route 66 pavement near the current southeast corner of Glenstone Avenue and Kearney Street. The intersection is a few blocks south of Interstate 44, whose construction in the 1950s and 1960s replaced Route 66, also known as The Mother Road and the Main Street of America. The ceremony will include the unveiling of a new blue and white "Historic Route 66 Byway" sign. The signs will be placed to guide travelers from all over the world to the many short segments of old Route 66 that remain as part of other state or local roads. The existing brown signs will be replaced. Those who attend May 5 will be asked to sign a guest book and share their Route 66 memories to help commemorate the celebration. The Route 66 Association will add these reminiscences to its collection of photos and memorabilia, some of which will be on display at the dedication. Also scheduled to speak May 5 is Tommy Pike of Springfield, President of the Route 66 Association of Missouri. Pike and his wife, Glenda, Editor of the Route 66 Association's "Show-Me Route 66" magazine, were among those who advocated for the state Scenic Byway designation for Route 66. The Route 66 group and MoDOT are pursuing national Scenic Byway designation. "The strip of old Route 66 where the May 5 event will take place was a northbound-to-eastbound turn lane in the 1950s," Tommy Pike said. The intersection was a four-way stop. Glenstone Avenue carried north-south U.S. 65 through Springfield. Glenstone Avenue also carried Business U.S. 66 between Kearney Street and St. Louis (then Business U.S. 66 joined Business U.S. 60 and went west along St. Louis and College streets through downtown to Scenic Avenue before splitting up). Kearney Street carried U.S. 66 through traffic across the north edge of the city. Earlier in the highway's history, U.S. 66 followed what is now Route YY and Division Street east of Glenstone Avenue. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission voted Nov. 9, 2005, to designate Historic Route 66 as a Byway at the request of the Route 66 Association of Missouri and after many public meetings in communities along I-44. The last stretch of the old Route 66 nationwide was decommissioned in 1985. Under the Byways program, MoDOT works with local communities and groups to identify existing roadways that offer one or more intrinsic qualities that provide a basis for Byway designation: archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational or scenic. This reimbursement program provides funding for improvements along Byways -- 80 percent paid with federal money and 20 percent local match. In the case of Route 66, the outdoor advertising that helped the highway develop as an economic lifeline remains an integral part of the Route 66 heritage. Commercial enticements, for products like Burma Shave and destinations like Meramec Caverns, appeared not only on billboards and, eventually, electrified signs but also on slanted barn roofs and weathered fence posts. (For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or toll-free at 1-888- ASK-MoDOT; or Tommy and Glenda Pike of the Route 66 Association of Missouri in Springfield at 417-865-1318.) MANY THANKS TO THE ADVERTISERS IN AMERICAN ROAD They help make AMERICAN ROAD possible. When you patronize them be sure to tell them you saw them in AMERICAN ROAD: (Listed alphabetically) Aberdeen CVB S.D. - http://www.aberdeencvb.com Alton, Ill - http://www.visitalton.com American Sign Museum - http://signmuseum.org Beatrice/Gage County CVB - http://www.visitbeatrice.com Black Hills Overdrive, S. 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Guest John Guanella Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Another suggestion. Assuming you start in Burlington travel east to VT Route 100 which roughly bisects the state north-south and runs nearly the entire length of the state. When travel publications rank the most scenic drives in America Route 100 nearly always makes the top 10. You will find scenery everywhere you look on the road. Lots of classic little Vermont villages,general stores,antique dealers,etc. Side trips off Route 100 are easy to make. When you come to US 4 which is a main east-west rd across central VT,go east a few miles to Woodstock which is a beautifully preserved(and expensive) VT village. (Parking is challenging in Woodstock but worth the effort). From there you could proceed a few miles further east on RT 4 to the Quechee Gorge area which is beautiful--the gorge itself is easy to view from Rt. 4. Lots of nice little shops again--I believe there is a large antiques mall right on Rt 4. If you return to Rt 100 you could visit the Calvin Coolidge homestead in Plymouth. Stay on 100 to Weston where you _must_ visit the Vermont Country Store which is right on 100. This is the original location of this store(now much expanded)--they have a little of everything like a good country store--you could spend all day in there if you wanted. I have a vested interest here since I worked for the Vermont Country Store mail order office in Manchester(about 25 miles from Weston) prior to my retirement in 2002. Predicting best times for foliage viewing is dicey, but I am almost certain that the state has a toll-free foliage hotline which should be in service before you go. I seem to remember that they also publish a suggested list of country drives for best foliage viewing. The foliage season is among the busiest times of year in VT and it can get crowded sometimes--although the time frame you mention is a little bit ahead of the peak rush--which traditionally is Columbus Day weekend. 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Guest Bob Reynolds Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 All good things have to come to an end, but that doesn't mean we couldn't find neat stuff on the way home. The pictures are still at http://community.webshots.com/user/babyboomerbob but I had to make a second folder. The first one was full:) We made one final stop in the Duluth area before heading out-- Wisconsin Point. This bar, along with Minnesota Point forms the barrier between Lake Superior and Duluth/Superior Harbor. The sign tells it better than I could <Wisconsin Point 01>. What we came to see here was the Wisconsin Point Light. While most of the shipping traffic passes through the canal across Minnesota Point, there is still significant traffic through this natural pass, especially to the docks at Superior <Wisconsin Point 02>. We followed US 53 down to Eau Claire, then back on the interstate. We made a stop at Castle Rock, a nice rock formation near New Lisbon <Castle Rock 01-03>. While I was jockying for a good photo position, we stumbled on this interesting old piece of road <Castle Rock 04>. Now, it certainly looks like a piece of old alignment, but what of? The closest numbered highway is US 12, on the other side of the interstate. That's the most likely candidate IMHO. Oh well, it was a fun road anyway:) The next day, I went out of my way to drive to Braidwood, IL so we could eat at the Polk-A-Dot Drive In <Polk-A-Dot Drive In 01- 03>. My timing was a bit off, though, and we got there an hour or so too early for lunch:) So we tooled up the Mother Road to Joliet. Now, while I always preach that there are lots of other cool highways out there, there's still no doubt that Route 66 really *is* something special. Something about the character and history. We drove around Joliet for a bit, then parked so I could get some pictures. As I stood at a corner, I saw these two signs, one straight ahead, the other off to the right <Joliet 01, 02>. That's when I realized I was at a very special corner. Where Route 66 crosses the Lincoln Highway. (Actually, one of four intersections, since both highways are on one way streets through town. But I digress:)) On the way back to Braidwood I stopped to get a picture of the Gemini Giant at the Launching Pad <Gemini Giant>. Let's face it, it's a must:) Finally back at Braidwood and lunch at the Polk-a-Dot! It was every bit as good and fun as everyone says. There was one embarrassing moment for me, though. I neglected to ask if they took a credit card. I had to trot down the road and go to an ATM, or I might have wound up washing dishes for a couple of hours:) While we were there, I found out that the state of Illinois has a Route 66 specialty licence plate <Polk-A-Dot Drive In 04>. We spent that night at Columbus, IN. The last morning of our trip we decided to forego the interstate a while and head down IN 7 to Madison. It was a peaceful sunday morning with little traffic. Much nicer than dealing with interstate traffic in Louisville:) We picked up US 421 in Madison and crossed the Ohio on a nice, two lane truss bridge <Madison Bridge 01, 02>. A pleasant run through valleys and gentle hills to Frankfurt, then back on the interstate and home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest parsa9 Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 I've been looking into a bit of online road history about private interstate auto trails here in San Diego. It seems that a lot of auto trails had their terminus in San Diego. Perhaps even more than LA. Some of these are kind of obscure, and most of them seem to have used the same roadway in California. It's the road that became US Highway 80 (now the path of I-8). Some roads that are reported to go to (or through) San Diego and that has associations are: Bankhead Highway (from Washington, DC) Broadway of America (from Washington, DC) Jefferson Davis National Highway (from Washington, DC) Old Spanish Trail (from St. Augustine, FL) Lone Star Trail (from St. Augustine to Santa Ana via San Diego) Lee Highway (from New York to San Francisco via San Diego) Dixie Overland Highway (from Savannah, GA) Borderland Highway (no information) Trail to Sunset (no information) Ocean to Ocean Highway (supposedly not the same as Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean that went to L.A., no information) Pacific Highway (which became US101 in San Diego). There is a zero milestone for the Old Spanish Trail, and a plaque for the Jefferson Davis National Highway terminus downtown in Horton Plaza. US highway 80 took on the name Broadway of America. I don't have too much information on any of these highways, and some may just be sysnonyms (such as Borderland or Ocean to Ocean). If anyone knows of any sources of more information (primary sources that is), I'd like to hear what you have. I also can't seem to locate any information on symbols or pole markings for the Lee Highway, which was probably the major one that was not just a dream on a map. Thanks "Parsa" http://ushighway66.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jill Livingston Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Here is a link to an article about the Jeff Davis Hwy. Not what you'd call a primary source but may be of some interest nevertheless. http://www.livinggoldpress.com/jeffdavis.htm >I've been looking into a bit of online road history about private >interstate auto trails here >in San Diego. It seems that a lot of auto trails had their terminus in San >Diego. Perhaps >even more than LA. Some of these are kind of obscure, and most of them >seem to have >used the same roadway in California. It's the road that became US Highway >80 (now the >path of I-8). > >Some roads that are reported to go to (or through) San Diego and that has >associations >are: > >Bankhead Highway (from Washington, DC) >Broadway of America (from Washington, DC) >Jefferson Davis National Highway (from Washington, DC) >Old Spanish Trail (from St. Augustine, FL) >Lone Star Trail (from St. Augustine to Santa Ana via San Diego) >Lee Highway (from New York to San Francisco via San Diego) >Dixie Overland Highway (from Savannah, GA) >Borderland Highway (no information) >Trail to Sunset (no information) >Ocean to Ocean Highway (supposedly not the same as Pikes Peak Ocean to >Ocean that >went to L.A., no information) >Pacific Highway (which became US101 in San Diego). > >There is a zero milestone for the Old Spanish Trail, and a plaque for the >Jefferson Davis >National Highway terminus downtown in Horton Plaza. US highway 80 took on >the name >Broadway of America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest parsa9 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Yes, thank you. I saw that one recently. There are a couple good sites on the Old Spanish Trail (the highway, not the actual horse trail from Santa Fe to L.A.), as well as a bit of information on other roads. Drive the Old Spanish Trail http://www.drivetheost.com/ Old Spanish Trail Centennial http://www.oldspanishtrailcentennial.com/ (excellent scans of travel pamphlets!) Jefferson Davis Memorial and National Highways http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/jdavis.htm Lee Highway Milestones http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/zerogal.htm Photos: Along Lee Highway http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/johngal2.htm Dixie Overland Highway and many other named San Diego trails: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/us80.htm Another, much older named trail was the Southern National Highway (1913) for which the plank road in the desert was built. the Atlantic-Pacific Highway also had a branch terminus in San Diego. One man was involved with a lot of these roads. He was the president of a couple of them: Colonel Ed Fletcher. He did a promotional trip on the Dixie Overland and the Old Spanish Trail himself. He was also a Lee Highway president. Parsa --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Jill Livingston <jandk@l...> wrote: > Here is a link to an article about the Jeff Davis Hwy. Not what you'd call > a primary source but may be of some interest nevertheless. > > http://www.livinggoldpress.com/jeffdavis.htm > > > > >I've been looking into a bit of online road history about private > >interstate auto trails here > >in San Diego. It seems that a lot of auto trails had their terminus in San > >Diego. Perhaps > >even more than LA. Some of these are kind of obscure, and most of them > >seem to have > >used the same roadway in California. It's the road that became US Highway > >80 (now the > >path of I-8). > > > >Some roads that are reported to go to (or through) San Diego and that has > >associations > >are: > > > >Bankhead Highway (from Washington, DC) > >Broadway of America (from Washington, DC) > >Jefferson Davis National Highway (from Washington, DC) > >Old Spanish Trail (from St. Augustine, FL) > >Lone Star Trail (from St. Augustine to Santa Ana via San Diego) > >Lee Highway (from New York to San Francisco via San Diego) > >Dixie Overland Highway (from Savannah, GA) > >Borderland Highway (no information) > >Trail to Sunset (no information) > >Ocean to Ocean Highway (supposedly not the same as Pikes Peak Ocean to > >Ocean that > >went to L.A., no information) > >Pacific Highway (which became US101 in San Diego). > > > >There is a zero milestone for the Old Spanish Trail, and a plaque for the > >Jefferson Davis > >National Highway terminus downtown in Horton Plaza. US highway 80 took on > >the name > >Broadway of America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christine Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Check out the new website at www.explorehwy51.com. It has some great features such as a trip planner, road games and links to communities along Wisconsin's section of HWY 51. You can also request that an Official Hwy 51 Passport and Journey Journal be sent out to you. There will be updates such as added geo-caching and downloadable stories, so be sure to keep an eye on it! It's all about the journey... Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lulupic66@aol.com Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Hi All, Someone from another group was looking for info. I thought I would pass this along > Hi Gang, > I did a little surfing this afternoon, actually a couple of hours trying to > get some info for people visiting Chicago. > I reached the Bureau of Tourism at > 1-800-226-6632 I talked to a gentleman by the name of Lee. I told him about > > the E-group and people coming from overseas to do RT 66 and stay in Chicago. > > He was very enthusiastic when I told him I was going to post the info to the > > list. If you request info tell them Lulu sent you. > Also the web site URL is www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago_tourism.htm > You can request info there. You can also subscribe to an E-newsletter, The > Office of Special events is at that site as well. > There are other info books available. Depending on how long you have to stay > > there, request the infor for The Southland Edition. The Heritage Corridor > pretty much parallels RT 66 for some length of time. > I hope this helps for you that want to see and do things in Chicago and the > Chicagoland area, > Lulu > I just tried to copy and paste the URL and got web page not responding. > To get there another way, Google Chicago Bureau of Tourism > Click on "Chicago Tourism brochure request from Convention and Visitors." > There are a lot of things to pick from from the google site. There are some > places that will give you a deal on Hotel Rooms, discounts, etc. > To the serious Chicago Traveler make sure you check out this site. > Let me know if you are going to take advantage of this, or if this site was > helpful for you. > thanks, > Lulu > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beckyrepp Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Another resource is byways.org, a preferred partner of American Road. They are a great resource for finding roads that have been designated as "National Scenic Byways" or "All American Roads." :-)Becky Repp Coordinating Editor American Road --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Alex Burr" <hester_nec@...> wrote: > > Somebody sent me this web site - have just skimmed over it, but looks > like a great site for planning road trips: > > http://www.seeamerica.org/byways/index.html > > Click on the link under See America's Byways for road trip suggestions. > > Hudsonly, > Alex B > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Gassmann Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 In USA TODAY, today, the headline reads: SUMMER FESTS POURING IT ON. The World's Largest Catsup Bottle Summerfest in Collinsville is featured among the "wacky and whimsical" celebrations mentioned in a piece by Elyse Andrews. The festival to honor Collinsville's kitschy condiment monument will be happen this year on Sunday, July 10. http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destination...5-06-23-summer- festivals_x.htm The Catsup Bottle Fest is in good company. Also making the list: Coney Island's Mermaid Parade; Mighty Mud Mania in Scottsdale, Arizona; and Montana's Huckleberry Festival This continues the string of national publicity for the 7th annual Summerfest as it has appeared in the Boston Globe, the Miami Herald, the Dallas Morning News, and now USA Today! For a complete schedule and more information log on to www.catsupbottle.com/summerfest.html # # # * * * Mike Gassmann, Big Tomato World's Largest Catsup Bottle Central Command 216 East Main Street Collinsville, Illinois 62234 618-978-3768 cel 618-345-5598 phone 618-345-5699 fax bigtomato@catsupbottle.com www.catsupbottle.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harmon Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Ron, that was an excellent job in identifying people and locations on Route 66 in "Cars." Your article will be a great resource for people who want to investigate 66 a little after seeing the movie -- I'm referring a couple of people to it. I'd like to suggest two more similarities. When we saw it, my wife nudged me the minute the front of the Wheel Well Motel was shown; we had just stayed in the Wagon Wheel in Cuba MO the week before. The units themselves looked nothing like the Wagon Wheel, but I thought it was an obvious reference because of both the "WW" in the name and the prominent use of the wagon wheel in the motel's logo. One other might be debatable, but when Luigi's place of business was shown I immediately thought of Lucinda Tire in Braidwood IL. There are always stacks of tires around, though none as impressive as the Leaning Tower of Radiator Springs, but the building itself is very similar to the one in Braidwood. I realize the group doing research for Pixar a few years ago didn't get as far east as MO and IL, but, as you've already noted, there are other references in ""Cars" to locations east of the "west." I finally decided that the reason the Blue Whale wasn't included is that no could possibly believe that there was such a thing, even in movie. Bob Harmon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest parsa9 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Well, this is another one of those replies where my first try diasappeared into the aether.... Let's try again. Most GPS receivers made for auto travel are fairly expensive. Most are well over $400. They also are not suitable if you want to take it out of the vehicle and use it for hiking. A pretty good model that works well for driving, geocaching, hiking, etc. is the Garmin Gpsmap 60c (or 60cs). The 60c is capable of giving you turn by turn directions if you buy the appropriate software (city, topo, etc.) It has one of the clearest color maps for use in daylight. Glare from the sun does not affect the view of the screen that much. It also happens to be one of the sturdier models Garmin makes as a handheld. It has both a serial and a digital USB interface. The USB interface seems to follow Window's very sloppy implementation of the USB standard. Apple always follows standards strictly, so the USB works poorly on Macs. However, the serial interface works, and for tracking on a computer it's relatively fine. The Garmin software is PC only , so if you want to use any of the Garmins on a Mac, you have to load maps with a PC (or Virtual PC software). Fortunately this does not have to be done often, and for simple transfer of waypoints, it doesn't matter what type of computer you have. You can get a 60c for a bit over $300 if you check on CNET Shopper or one of the other price comparison sites. Here's the data on the 60c: http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60c/ The 60cs has an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter built in. For driving, you really don't need a digital compass, as movement lets the GPS give you direction of travel. The electronic compass is great if you're standing still and turning around, but you never do that in a car (unless you have one of those weird Buckminster Fuller cars). Parsa --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "rwarn17588" <rwarn17588@y...> wrote: > Any good handhelds? That's what I'd be interested in. > > Ron Warnick > Tulsa, OK > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "John Wm. Ridge" > <yttrailman@y...> wrote: > > If you have a laptop computer, use the Delorme $99 GPS. I have used > it for > > years with great satisfaction. > > > > John Ridge > > > > > > > > At 6/17/2005, you wrote: > > > > >Does anyone have a recommendation for a good GPS unit for route > mapping? > > >Something less than $400, please. > > > > > >Thanks. > > > > > >JWM > > >Drivetheost.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > > > > >To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 > > >WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > > >Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA > 98046-3168 > > >SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > > >1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > > >(save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > > >2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > > >(save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > > > > > > >For questions about the list, contact: > AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > > > > >To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: > > >AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@y... POST a message via e-mail, send > > >it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bakerhab@aol.com Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Subj: Less than one week left -- Albuquerque Festival Registration Deadline June 13 Date: 6/10/2006 8:43:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time From: Bakerhab The deadline to register at the festival rate of $89.00, is June 13. The 80th Anniversary Festival hotel registration deadline is tomorrow! THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THE BANQUET, A BOOTH, THE BREAKFAST, THE BBQ, OR A HOTEL ROOM IS JUNE 13, 2006. If you haven't already done so, please call and make your HOTEL, BBQ, Booth, Banquet and Breakfast, etc., reservations now. The hotel information is shown below. . . Check the website for additional registration information or let me know if you have any questions. Booth/Banquet - www.2006route66festival.com BBQ/Pool Party - Ken Turmel thelandrunner@yahoo.com E-group Breakfast - Mike Ward flyboy1946@hotmail.com Thanks, we're looking forward to seeing you in Albuquerque in June. Helen Baker 818-705-3930 bakerhab at aol.com Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town is the host hotel for the festival. Nestled in the historic Old Town Plaza and museum district of Albuquerque, the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town is adjacent to historic Old Town and located seven miles from the Albuquerque International Airport. This full service hotel offers guests a hotel experience in a setting influenced by a unique blend of Albuquerque's cultural traditions. Guests can explore over 400 years of history and enjoy more than 200 shops, galleries and restaurants serving both casual and fine dining at Old Town. A friendly and professional staff help make guests of the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town Hotel feel at home among the treasures of this quaint Old World setting complete with charming pathways and hidden patios. A rate of $89.00 has been arranged for festival participants. The hotel is filling up fast. Mention promotional code EAF when making your reservation. Rates for all hotels listed below are for 1 or 2 people. Please use each hotel's direct phone number or the toll free numbers listed below. Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town $89.00 800 Rio Grande Blvd. Albuquerque, NM 87104 505-843-6300 / 877-901-ROOM Fax: 505-842-9863 www.hotelabq.com Special rates are available for the festival at additional participating hotels if you mention code EAF when making reservations. tThe following hotels are currently taking reservations at special rates. All participating hotels have shuttle service to the host hotel for the event. Best Western Rio Grande Inn $66.00 1015 Rio Grande Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 505-843-9500 Silver Moon Lodge $50.00 918 Central Ave NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-1773 Toll free 1-866-425-8085 MCM Elegante Hotel $89.00 2020 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-844-2511 The Hotel Blue $69.00 717 Central Ave NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-924-2400 Toll free 1-877-878-4868 Best Western Inn Suites Hotel $69.00 2400 Yale Blvd SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-242-7022 Hampton Inn $77.00 5101 Ellison NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-344-1555 ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Ward Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Here's some good information about one of the old trading posts between Grants and Gallup, N.M. on Route 66. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: JWM<mailto:drivetheost@yahoo.com> To: historicroadspreservation@yahoogroups.com<mailto:historicroadspreservation@yahoo groups.com> Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 3:15 PM Subject: [historicroadspreservation] First of the Bowlin Chain Listed in National Register First of the Bowlin Chain Listed in National Register Bowlin's Old Crater Trading Post, Bluewater, New Mexico By John and Kris Murphey Santa Fe, N.M., June 11 -- It starts with one billboard followed by a dozen or more announcing in big letters "hillbilly sculpture," "Baja jackets," "dream catchers," "Minnetonka moccasins," "Bowie-style hunting knives," and all that goes for roaside curios these days. Six miles later, at the edge of interstate, you finally see it -- a warehouse-sized building duded up like the Old West -- another famous and superbly tacky Bowlin Travel Center. Few realize that the Bowlin Travel Centers that dot the monotonous stretches of Interstates 10 and 40 started back in 1936, when Claude Morrison Bowlin, an Indian trader, opened a rustic-log trading post on Route 66 west of Bluewater, New Mexico. A savvy businessman, Bowlin saw opportunity in the ever-increasing tourist traffic heading west on U.S. 66. During the 1940s, Bowlin, joined by other family members, built three more stores on U.S. 80 in southern New Mexico. But tourist money ruled over taste, and in 1954 the original trading post in Bluewater was torn down to make way for a new concrete block edifice. To give the modern building color, Bowlin hired Conrad Barrio from Juarez, Mexico, to paint eye-catching murals of Native Americans in traditional settings. Shortly after the new store opened, Bowlin's daughter Hope and her husband Frank McClure assumed management. They ran it until 1963, when the business was leased and renamed the Thunderbird Trading Post. Construction of Interstate 40 eventually shuttered the Thunderbird and dozens of Route 66 curio trading posts. Closed in 1973, the building temporarily reopened as the Bluewater Bible School and Church and now sits empty. Once common along Route 66, curio trading posts are exceedingly rare today. Though echoed in modern variations that cluster at state lines and town entries, the historic prototype along rural stretches of old U.S. 66 has all but disappeared. Recognizing its significance, the National Park Service recently listed Claude Bowlin's first trading post in the National Register of Historic Places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bakerhab@aol.com Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Although it hasn't made the news, there have been upwards of 20,000 acres burned in the Mojave Desert since last Wednesday. The area affected is between Essex Road and Lanfair Road and it is between 10 and 20 miles north of Route 66, (because of the curve) and entirely within the Mojave National Preserve. Unfortunately structures have been lost, but there has been no report of any injuries. Many of the structures lost were private inholdings within the Preserve. Two very good friends of ours lost their house. The fires, there have been five separate fronts, are all believed to have started from lightening strikes. The towns of Amboy, Essex and Goffs are not threatened at this time. We are going out to Goffs tomorrow, and I'll post an update when I return. Helen Baker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick Bublitz Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Sarah - Bill's recommendations brought back long buried memories of my solo travels along the Southern border of Indiana in the early '60's. I'd moved from St. Paul to Cincinnati to set up a territory for Better Homes & Gardens that included Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana & West Virginia. I too was amused by the town names throughout that area...Gnaw Bone, Turkey Foot, etc. Even back then it was like a journey into the past...sounds like it hasn't changed much...and I'd welcome the opportunity to get back there! I wonder if they still have wet & dry counties? I remember ending up my calls in Evansville on hot muggy summer days (before air conditioned cars) heading for my next day's meetings in Louisville and hoping that crossing the next county line would result in a place to stop for a cold one. Dick Bublitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 In responding to Sarah's "any suggestions from Cleveland?" question, I visited the Ohio Byways site ( http://www.ohiobyways.com/ ) and was reminded of this short byway near where my parents live. So yesterday, on a visit "home", I followed the "Land of the Cross-Tipped Churches Byway". Despite growing up within 30 miles of the place, this was my first visit to the convent at Maria Stein and my first view (I'm not Catholic) of a collection of religious relics of any size. Forty miles of flat Ohio farm land do not make for the most scenic drive but I did grab some pictures. They're at http://www.dennygibson.com/oddment/crosstipped Denny Gibson Cincinnati, OH www.DennyGibson.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rudkip@sbcglobal.net> Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 A businessman has put up a little Burma Shave ditty in Hamel, I believe (on the left side of the road going east, next to Scotty's (fka Earnies)...Tsingato Kip ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denny Gibson" <denny@dennygibson.com> To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 7:17 AM Subject: RE: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Burma Shave Signs > There is a picture of the tailend of those signs here: > http://www.dennygibson.com/rt66in03/day01/...ex.htm#section2 > > --Denny > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [mailto:rudkip@sbcglobal.net] > > Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 7:39 AM > > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Burma Shave Signs > > > > > > Definitely! Thanks, Kip > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Mark" <mburic231@yahoo.com> > > To: <AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 4:25 AM > > Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Burma Shave Signs > > > > > > > That's right Jennifer, they're near Gardner; just > > > northeast of it. I think they technically would be in > > > Braceville. But Braidwood is right near there too, as > > > is Godley. All those former coal towns line up with > > > each other in that area. > > > > > > But regardless it's just south of Joliet, Elwood and > > > Willmington on the original alignment of Route66. I > > > drive through there between every week to three weeks. > > > Anyone interested in me taking and linking the Burma > > > Shave pics next time I go through? > > > > > > -Mark Buric > > > > > > > > > --- Jennifer <jabremer66@aol.com> wrote: > > > > > > > Hi Brian, > > > > > > > > There are some Burma Shave signs (not original, > > > > though) in Illinois on > > > > Route 66, but I'm not 100% sure where. My husband > > > > Pat thinks they are > > > > somewhere near Gardner or that area. > > > > > > > > Pat and I have a very cool set of Burma Shave signs > > > > made for us for > > > > our wedding by fellow list member Emily: > > > > http://tinyurl.com/dgdtl > > > > > > > > Jennifer > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Brian and > > > > Kerri Wolters" > > > > <brianwolters@c...> wrote: > > > > > Hi..I am expecting not but are there any ORIGINAL > > > > Burma Shave signs > > > > > still up somewhere in the US? > > > > > > > > > > I did see replicas of them advertising Reminisce > > > > Magazine and it was > > > > > basically in the middle of nowhere. Kind of cool! > > > > > > > > > > Brian > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bill Price Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Denny Thank you for the correction. Of course you are right Brown County is west of Madison and the Belterra is east. A giant faux pas from me . I will now don the pointed hat and sit in the corner;) Bill Price Lake Chickamauga TN -- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Denny Gibson" <denny@d...> wrote: > Love the Broadway (keep meaning to stay there overnight sometime) but think > you ought to head west from there if you want to get to Brown Co. and east > to find Belterra;-) On that Madison->Belterra drive, stop at Cuz's in Vevay > for a Strohs. > > --Denny > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Bill Price [mailto:hdbillder@b...] > > Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 9:58 AM > > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: any suggestions from Cleveland? > > > > > > Sarah and who ever is looking for a destination > > Yes! I have a great suggestion for you especially if you like > > antiques,bar-b-que and the blues(as in music)and if your vacation > > happens over the week end of Aug 19th/20th.Head to the > > Indiana/Kentucky state line on US Hwy 421 and the Ohio River,about > > half way between Cincinnati and Louisville,to the town of Madison > > Indiana. > > Madison is an antique freak's heaven.The largest historical district > > in Indiana.Hundreds of 19th century restored/preserved homes.Madison > > didn't suffer thru"urban renewal",so most of the downtown area > > remained intact thru preservation. > > Madison is the home of the Madison Regatta for unlimited hydroplanes > > and the Miss Madison hydroplane.The movie "Madison",that was released > > earlier this year,starring James Caviezel,is about the Miss Madison > > and the town winning the Championship in 1972. > > And for the 19th and 20th of Aug.it's home to "Ribberfest".One > > highlight of this event is the"Indiana State BBQ Championship > > Cook > > Off"—the only Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) qualifier for > > the > > state of Indiana.The KCBS is the world's largest organization of > > barbeque enthusiasts and sanctions more contests than any other > > association. > > There is live blues scheduled on both days. The talent the past three > > years has been top notch and this year will be no exception. > > http://www.madisonribberfest.com for more info on "Ribberfest". > > To meet the locals stop at the Historic Broadway Hotel and Tavern.It > > was opened in 1834 and has never been closed.It sports a great > > restaurant.And if you are so inclined,some of the best adult > > beverages to be found. www.historicbroadwayhotel.com is their web > > site. > > Now for site seeing.Drive east out of Madison for about 90 minutes to > > the Brown Hills of Indiana in Brown County.There is a tiny area about > > 10 miles down State Road 135 called Story,a must see and the best > > breakfast I have ever had anywhere at the Story Inn ,www.storyinn.com > > for more info.Also in Brown County,the Brown County Winery at Gnaw > > Bone(yup that the towns name)and the artist's community of Nashville > > IN.There are many shops and eateries in Nashville so if you go there > > expect to spend some time. > > If you like gaming,just 25 miles to the west of Madison,on the > > Indiana side of the Ohio River,is the Belterra Casino and Resort. > > There are many historic towns and parks within a 100 mile radius from > > Madison that space and time won't allow me to list.So you can head > > out in any direction you like and something will grab you. > > My wife and I go to Madison at least 4 times a year.We love it as you > > can probably guess.We never tire of walking thru the historic > > district and looking at the homes and architecture.All the friends we > > have taken with us there have returned. They all love it. > > More info about lodging,etc. is available at this site > > http://www.visitmadison.org/ > > Hope to see you at the Broadway for Ribberfest.Ask for me there they > > know who I am > > Bill Price > > Chattanooga TN > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "sarhosa" <sarhosa@y...> wrote: > > > Hi there. I have a week of vacation in August and want to take a > > road > > > trip (solo...me, myself & I....all by myself), but I have no idea > > where > > > to go, what to see etc. I was thinking maybe south, but am open > > for > > > any direction. Anyone have any advice? I'm in Cleveland, Ohio. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Sarah > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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