by Jim Hinckley | Mar 17, 2018 | Route 66 news, Uncategorized
An argument could easily be made that Route 66 is the most famous highway in the world. It is a destination and a gateway to adventure, and often a source of endless frustration for those planning their first odyssey along this storied highway. Those frustrations are...
by Jim Hinckley | Mar 1, 2018 | Route 66 news, Uncategorized
The Route 66 renaissance that has transformed communities, led to a rise in unprecedented international promotional opportunities, and provided economic opportunity in rural and blighted areas is at a crossroads. A key component in the renaissance along the highway...
by Jim Hinckley | Feb 16, 2018 | Route 66 news, Uncategorized
The great American road trip may have faded in popularity since the 1950’s but there is still a magic place where the trip trumps the destination – iconic Route 66. Not only is this storied old highway still viewed as the ultimate road trip adventure, it...
by Jim Hinckley | Feb 6, 2018 | Route 66 news, Uncategorized
Here is a thought to ponder. In eight years we will be celebrating the centennial of Route 66. What will the road be like in 2026? What will the Route 66 community look like in eight years? Will the renaissance continue into the centennial and beyond? Will Route 66 be...
by Jim Hinckley | Jan 22, 2018 | Route 66 news, Uncategorized
The transformation from highway to icon commenced in early 1927 with the establishment of the U.S. Highway 66 Association, a sort of chamber of commerce for the entire highway corridor. Pardon the pun but from launch of a highway signed with the double 6 to...
by Jim Hinckley | Jan 9, 2018 | Route 66 news, Uncategorized
Judging by recent postings on various Route 66 Facebook groups and pages, 2018 will be a very busy year on this storied old highway. People are asking questions and making plans. A few are planning their first odyssey. Others are seasoned “roadies” looking...
by Jim Hinckley | Dec 29, 2017 | Route 66 news, Uncategorized
As you may have noticed, the Promote Route 66 project languished in 2017. In fact, it was just a couple steps away from being dormant. That is about to change, and to change in a very major way because the vision behind this initiative is needed in the Route 66...
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