The Mother Road: Historic Route 66

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2004

Denny
Echo Park, Los Angeles

I live just a block from Route 66 (Sunset Blvd).

Signed on: Thursday January 1, 2004

Thomas R. Morrison
Johnstown Pa.

Hope to go on the tour this summer with a couple of my retired Corvette friends.

Signed on: Friday January 2, 2004

Robert Paige
Irving, Texas

Happy New Year to all. I believe this is Route 66's 78th anniversary. Anyone interesting in exchanging information write to me at the e-mail address. We've been making trips from Texas to California since 1961.

Signed on: Saturday January 3, 2004

murray harper
australia
Signed on: Saturday January 3, 2004

gerrit lucassen
nederland
Signed on: Saturday January 3, 2004

Billy C.
Quincy MA
Signed on: Sunday January 4, 2004

Tony Millin
Birmingham UK
Signed on: Sunday January 4, 2004

Tore Sagen
Norway

This looks nice! WeÂ´re cominÂ´n over! Any tips for a Norwegian newcomer planning on taking the mother road this summer!

Signed on: Sunday January 4, 2004

Eric
Quebec, Canada

Hi ! First of all my name is Eric and I come from Quebec, Canada. My dream is to drive on the road 66 and go to California . Please may you tell me how time it take to drive complete road 66 to Illinois to California ? Plesase I need an answer.Thank you.

Signed on: Monday January 5, 2004

G A. Boucher
Marshfield,Wi

I traveled 66 in 55

Signed on: Tuesday January 6, 2004

Ralph Zimmer
Chicago, Il

I enjoyed a brief look at Route 66 from Chicago (my hometown) to the west coast.

Signed on: Tuesday January 6, 2004

Tara Putzy
Wisconsin

This is a very interesting website and I enjoyed looking through it and learning more about Route 66

Signed on: Wednesday January 7, 2004

Kelly Sylla
Wisconson
Signed on: Wednesday January 7, 2004

Kelly Sylla
Wisconsin
Signed on: Wednesday January 7, 2004

Rusty Rusterholz
Wisconsin
Signed on: Wednesday January 7, 2004

Kris Pirotte

This site was very interesting and full of good information

Signed on: Wednesday January 7, 2004

Denise
Mason City, IA
Signed on: Friday January 9, 2004

Satoshi Kato
Tokyo, JAPAN

A Happy New Year !! I'm going to drive to R66 some future day !!!!!

Signed on: Friday January 9, 2004

niki
maine

thanks

Signed on: Friday January 9, 2004

niki
maine

thanks

Signed on: Friday January 9, 2004

Whom it may concern
Karrow

I've been reading up on route 66 and I am inspired to write a screenplay in regards to. I love to entertain people with my imagination, and I feel there would be no better way than to write about something that most all people can relate to. I'd like to know what everyone thinks of this idea.

Signed on: Friday January 9, 2004

Geir Tjelde
Dombas / Norway
Signed on: Friday January 9, 2004

Zebra Olden
Chambersburg,Pa
Signed on: Saturday January 10, 2004

chris
belgium Europe

I am glad that somting like this online availabel is to watch route 66.thanks and i am sorry for te script faults

Signed on: Saturday January 10, 2004

Ernie Feldon
Oxnard CA

Did a reverse trip from Los Angeles to Illinois, my first ever on old 66.

Signed on: Sunday January 11, 2004

Ned Leuchtner
Kenilworth Illinois

Dear Folks, We are completing the rebuid and restoration of "Cool Springs" Mobil, 12 miles west of Kingman. We constructed a stone ledge lookout on the south side of the road. Views are spectacular. See enclosed photos to add to your site. Thank you, Ned Leuchtner, Owner "Cool Springs"

Signed on: Sunday January 11, 2004

REne
Sisk

thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures. Although I doubt I will ever be fortunate enough to travel Route 66, people like you enable the rest of us a look at some of the sights that made this route famous. Thanks!!!!

Signed on: Sunday January 11, 2004

Pirl S. Barnette
Cleveland, Ohio, Born in WVa.

I used to watch the sereas (get your kicks on Rt.66) and got the urge to travel this road. So far we have been on Rt.66 in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, (not all of the roads yet) but plan to try and see it all.

Signed on: Sunday January 11, 2004

Michael Battaglia
Cadillac,Mi

Planning on doing Rt66 Chicago to LA on motorcycles the last two weeks of Sept 04'.Thanks for the great website.

Signed on: Monday January 12, 2004

Sue Vasquez
Clarkston Michigan

We traveled to California recently and were very encouraged to see that Route 66 is alive and well.We plan to follow the 66 later this year when we go to CA again. Thank you for the web site.

Signed on: Monday January 12, 2004

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Signed on: Monday January 12, 2004

Brenda N. Reed
Signed on: Monday January 12, 2004

danny bowman
Signed on: Tuesday January 13, 2004

Steve Emerson
Seattle, Washington

WIll be picking up Route 66 in St.Louis and follow it down thru New Mexico and then turn north into Colorado. My son & I will be riding in style with our 1971 VW camper Bus. Honk if you pass us by! June/July time frame

Signed on: Wednesday January 14, 2004

Maureen
Pennsylvania

Hi! I'm doing a college research paper on Route 66..and I would really appreicate any information on books and links! Thanks!!

Signed on: Wednesday January 14, 2004

Dave
Salem, OR

Hello, I am thinking of forming a group which might like to take an RV and travel the complete highway over a 4 week (or so) time frame. Anyone interested, and if so e-mail me and we can talk. Dave

Signed on: Wednesday January 14, 2004

Georges Guélat
Switzerland

End of June 2003 we rent a HD bike to drive on route 66 froma Albuquerque to Eike City and return in 7 days. It was fantatstic and we intend my son and I to drive this year from Chicago to Los Angeles. With bike it is a great fun on that road.

Signed on: Wednesday January 14, 2004

Hannah Smith

This site was very educational! I had to do research on Route 66 for an English assignment an fhtis web site helped me out alot! Thanks.

Signed on: Thursday January 15, 2004

Molly
Oklahoma

This site was very educational! I had to do research on Route 66 for an English assignment an fhtis web site helped me out alot! Thanks.

Signed on: Thursday January 15, 2004

Chuck Hart

Back in the 60's I traveled with my parents on 66 from our home thon of Chicago to LA. What a ride, too long for a kid like me. Later while watching the TV show "Route 66" I swore I make the run again. When I finally bought my Corvette in 1990 I tried. Although most of 66 was now a super highway it brought back memories of that ride in the early 60's. Thanks for listening and keep the site up and running for our kids.

Signed on: Friday January 16, 2004

James Grimm

During my younger days in the military, I had the good fortune of traveling Route 66 between the West coast and Ohio. It was sad to see its demise as a major highway, but it is still memoralized as much today as it was back when I traveled it. The old saying is,"all good things come to an end", but Route 66 will never fade away.

Signed on: Friday January 16, 2004

MGBADA JOE,ABA,NAIJA
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I LOVE THIS PAGE. PLEASE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

Signed on: Friday January 16, 2004

Charlie Howsley
Storth, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

Planning a route 66 tour in summer of 2007, will be a regular visitor to your site I'm sure, would appreciate any info on bike hire to start at Chicago. All the very best, CH.

Signed on: Friday January 16, 2004

Marilyn Iverson
Fergus Falls MN

Anyone having info. about traveling on Route 66, please send it. We'd like to travel down that path one time, and any tips that would help us would be appreciated.

Signed on: Friday January 16, 2004

CURT
FRESNO, CA.

TURNED 66 IN 03 WILL RIDE ROUTE 66 ON A 1800 HONDA GOLDWING,CELBRATE MY 66TH BIRTHDAY. WHEN I WAS A KID WE TOOK 66 FROM CHICAGO TO CALIFORNIA MANY TIMES.

Signed on: Saturday January 17, 2004

Jack L. Gaither
Born Moweaqua, Ill. Now Southwest Georgia.

It has been a long time but I have driven every mile of the original Route 66. I also worked on the NYCRR at Mitchell where the Great White Way Cafe was located. That was in 1951-2

Signed on: Sunday January 18, 2004

MS.ROSE ANN UTIVA KUHLMAN
SPRING ARBOR MICHIGAN

WITH ALL LUCK I HOPE TO TAKE A MOTORCYCLE RIDE DOWN ROUTE 66 THIS SUMMER.

Signed on: Sunday January 18, 2004

Joost Smelt
Rijssen (Holland)

Great Site, I needed some info about route 66 because soon I got A theme Week and I most orginise it all and in holland we don't got any long roads the longest I now is the A1 from amsterdam to Moskou (sorry for the bad language I just a 14 year old kid from holland) thanks

Signed on: Monday January 19, 2004

Lee M.
Beverly, Massachusetts

What a great web site! I am thinking of planning a summer drive for the length of Route 66, and now I'm really itching to do it!

Signed on: Tuesday January 20, 2004

Kevin
Columbus, OH

Me and my friend got the bright idea to travel route 66 once school was over .. could anyone provide me with directions/tips/advice of any sort? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks. Kevin

Signed on: Tuesday January 20, 2004

Miquel Colomer
Spain

Fantastica esta pagina web. Quiero hacer la ruta 66 en Harley en el año 2006

Signed on: Tuesday January 20, 2004

ANTONELLA ZANOTTO
ITALY
Signed on: Tuesday January 20, 2004

courtney christman
Signed on: Tuesday January 20, 2004

Troy Smith
Detroit

I found out that 7th and Broadway in Los Angeles is the original historic end of Route 66 before it was extended to the beach. This web site http://www.cart66pf.org/66caravan/roadlog01a.htm details the ceremony and unveiling of a marker at the intersection of 7th and Broadway. I now plan to drive the entire route and have my picture taken with me standing under this Route 66 marker.

Signed on: Tuesday January 20, 2004

Douglas Avram
Aylmer Ontario, Canada

thanks for the info on the site. My friend and I will be discovering Rte 66 this April and needed additional information and directions as well as sites to see and enjoy.

Signed on: Wednesday January 21, 2004

ian anthony
hamilton .scotland

browesing this page just makes you want to drive route 66

Signed on: Wednesday January 21, 2004

Kevin
Holland Michigan

We plan to travel rout 66 from Chicago to LA on our motorcycles in near future. Can't wait!

Signed on: Thursday January 22, 2004

Josh
Fulbright
Signed on: Thursday January 22, 2004

Ashley
sc
Signed on: Thursday January 22, 2004

Rob

Had a great road trip last year - please visit our website for furtehr info and pics

Signed on: Friday January 23, 2004

Marc Slot
Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlnds

Great side with so much information on route 66. I''m busy making a two hour program on a local radiostation. It must be a ride along the Mother Road in words and music. If you have any information or stories about the Mother Road and driving it, please let me know.

Signed on: Sunday January 25, 2004

Ron Smith
Brisbane, CA.
Signed on: Sunday January 25, 2004

scott krafft
scott

check my website out to look at a cool rt.66 flashing magnetic flasher.your going to love this one. www.glowtheworld.com

Signed on: Monday January 26, 2004

Louis R. Sasso
Medford, MA

Planning this trip in 2005. Any hints or tips?

Signed on: Monday January 26, 2004

Lawrence Pearce
Cleveland, Ohio

My wife and I are being to plan for a trip down memory lane this Spring. I traveled Route 66 twice. Once in 1955 and once in 1957 with my family to visit relatives in California. We are looking forward to this adventure!

Signed on: Monday January 26, 2004

Lawrence Pearce
Cleveland, Ohio

My wife and I are beginning to plan for a trip down memory lane this Spring. I traveled Route 66 twice. Once in 1955 and once in 1957 with my family to visit relatives in California. We are looking forward to this adventure!

Signed on: Monday January 26, 2004

diane kiser
nc

thank you for your time and effort. i was interested in learning more about my childhood years. we were military and traveled across the us partlly on this route

Signed on: Tuesday January 27, 2004

Ricardo Sotomayor Cornejo
Santiago - Chile

This is an excellent page to know the story of the most famous route in the world. Congratulations and thank you.

Signed on: Wednesday January 28, 2004

Joyce & Jim St.Pierre
Cape Cod MA

Wonderful web page, thanks for all your effort.

Signed on: Wednesday January 28, 2004

John reijnders
Netherlands

Hey, we want to hit the route 66 from Los Angelos to Chigago, is there any information for traveling in this way??

Signed on: Sunday February 1, 2004

Andre Steenhoff
Netherlands

tHE SLIDESHOW IS GREAT. ONCE I'LL MAKE A TRIP ON ROUTE 66 WHIT MY BIKE

Signed on: Sunday February 1, 2004

Rodrigues
Suisse
Signed on: Monday February 2, 2004

Stefano Simonetti
Rome, Italy

Planning a tour across Route66, see you there!

Signed on: Monday February 2, 2004

Sue and Mike Allison
County Durham, England

Mike and I are planning to fly over and drive the length of route 66 this summer, so found your site an inspiration. Any hints and tips greatly appreciated, for instance would a pre-booked package be best or can we simply turn up and go?

Signed on: Monday February 2, 2004

Mimi D
Tomaku Alaska

My husband and I have pondered which direction to take for our first trip and we decided to take the route from Illinois to Los Angeles. We believe this is the more traditional direction on the route.

Signed on: Tuesday February 3, 2004

Dan Forrester
Signed on: Tuesday February 3, 2004

Dan Forrester
Copperopolis, Ca.

CANNOT wait to get my next Harley, and see Route 66 for the first time. I hear that it is just awesome!

Signed on: Tuesday February 3, 2004

Robert Paige
Irving, Texas

Tentative plans for trip to California May 17-29, 2004. Route 66 from Amarillo to Victorville and return. Any other persons planning to be on the road about that time ? Contact me via e-mail on particulars.

Signed on: Wednesday February 4, 2004

Mika Siponen
Finland in Europe

Hello everybody! We are a group of guys fron northern europe, Finland, who are gona take a jorney to states maybe allready in next summer just to see the famous route66!! we have planted to rent a car and just drive it all the way throw...

Signed on: Thursday February 5, 2004

Gene Dorn
WA
Signed on: Thursday February 5, 2004

Larry
Indiana

Planning a day trip to Oatman while visiting Vegas ....anyone have an idea how long of a drive this is?

Signed on: Saturday February 7, 2004

Paul Fuselier
Hildebran, North Carolina

Get your kicks on Route 66 Summer 2004 Team Malibu

Signed on: Saturday February 7, 2004

Jan van 't Zelfde
Nuenen, Holland, Europe

When it is still there, I am going to ride route 66 some day. Jan van 't Zelfde

Signed on: Saturday February 7, 2004

Simone
Oberhausen in Germany

Great site! Thanks for the map!

Signed on: Sunday February 8, 2004

Larry
Harristown, IL

In the summer of 1971, just before my senior year of high school I took what was to be the last vacation I ever took with my parents. We took 66 (almost exclusively) from Illinois to LA. The first night, we stayed in the famous (or infamous) Coral Court Motel. I loved the art deco glazed brick and glass block structures, and all my life meant to go back and stay again. Unfortunately, the motel closed in 1993 and was torn down in 1995 in favor of a housing subdivision. One of the famous bungalows was disassembled piece-by-piece and preserved by the Coral Court Restoration Society. I understand it is now on display at the St. Louis Museum of Transportation. My other memory of the drive through St. Louis was that as we left the Coral Court and passed by Eureka MO, it happened to be the very first day of business ever for the amusement park Six Flags over MidAmerica. We kids did want to stop and go to the park, but it would have delayed our trip by at least an entire day, so we didn't stop to be part of amusement park history. Except for a side trip to Las Vegas, we followed Route 66 all the way from Springfield IL to LA. We stayed in Oklahoma City the second night, followed by Albuquerque NM, Flagstaff AZ, Boulder City NV, and Anaheim CA, so to answer a previous question in the guestbook, the trip took six days of "stopping-along-the-way-to-do-touristy-things" travel. Now that I'm an old geezer I'm planning to take the motor home down the Mother Road and recreate my 1971 trip (which incidentally was itself a re-creation of my parents 1954 honeymoon). Here's to a third generation of 66 travelers!

Signed on: Monday February 9, 2004

CATHY SUNCIN
PLATTSBURG, MISSOURI

WE ARE PLANNING A VACATION AND WE ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING ROUTE 66 TO REACH OUR DISTINATION.

Signed on: Tuesday February 10, 2004

J Henderson & R Wort
Hope, BC Canada
Signed on: Wednesday February 11, 2004

vivien morley
England

we made a detour just to trave all be it a short distance down R.66 took photos of the signs and sang down the highway great road, great place returning soon!!!!

Signed on: Wednesday February 11, 2004

Jeff Bolanos
Los Angeles CA.

SIXTYSIX FOREVER REMAINS THE REAL HIGHWAY!!!

Signed on: Thursday February 12, 2004

Pamela Sheets
snook72us@webtv.net

Love to learn more about traveling in the USA. Love to travel, love to see the country side. Wishing all well GOD BLESS ALL>....

Signed on: Thursday February 12, 2004

Denise Jancar
Brazil

hello, I am going to LA, and make the 66 from LA to Chicago in the " wrong " way... There is no right way... Anyone in LA at that time ? Feb 29th + 10 days ( until March 09 ). Let me know. Denise from Brazil

Signed on: Friday February 13, 2004

Julie Brooks
Tn

i liked the cite it helped out a lot with what i was looking for thanks a bunch. Julie

Signed on: Friday February 13, 2004

4 AWH (Austrian Class) HTL
Signed on: Friday February 13, 2004

4AWH (Austrian-Class) HTL
Styria

In our school we do a report from ROUTE 66 and it's very interesting. It's a very interesting history and the citys along der Route are also very interesting.

Signed on: Friday February 13, 2004

john farineau
atlanta

I travel route 66 in August 1962. I had just graduated from school in Pittsburgh and pick up the road in St. Louis. I was on my way to sunny southern California and my first real job. I was young and everything was exciting and new. I still think of that trip as one of the most enjoyable of my life. I stopped at all the sites and side shows along the way. It was all new and I wish I could do it all over again.

Signed on: Friday February 13, 2004

Don
New York City

I'm looking forward to driving Route 66 this fall...

Signed on: Sunday February 15, 2004

Jerry Coplien
Monroe, WI

Will be travleing the Mother Road this June, 2004 from Illinois to Arizona.

Signed on: Sunday February 15, 2004

Frank Adamo

I was raised on US 66 from the time I was about 3 to my high school graduation when I 18 1/2 years old on 900 N block of 9th St. in Springfield, IL. Just about 2 miles from Abraham Lincoln's home. It's still a vivid memory in my mind after all these years. I'm now 61 and I still remember the semis coming past every hour of the day -- and night. I didn't think much about it at the time, but few people can say they lived on US 66.

Signed on: Monday February 16, 2004

BARBARA L. GREY
AAA CONNECTICUT MOTOR CLUB
Signed on: Monday February 16, 2004

GEORGE GIANARIS
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188

DROVE THROUGH THE TEXAS, NEW MEXICO, ARIZONA, AND CALIFORNIA PORTIONS IN SEPTEMBER 1958; WHAT A THRILL! I'M NOW 75 YEARS OLD AND WOULD LOVE TO GO RVing OUT THERE AGAIN!

Signed on: Monday February 16, 2004

mary sanchez
los angeles, ca

If your traveling route 66 share your stories. I envie you!

Signed on: Tuesday February 17, 2004

Shelon S.
Iowa
Signed on: Wednesday February 18, 2004

Meier-lanz, Walter
Switzerland

Mein Wunsch zum 66.sten Geburtstag the 66

Signed on: Thursday February 19, 2004

Patti Suharu
Florida

I am proud to say that I have traveled the route between Los Angeles and Illinois once in each direction.

Signed on: Friday February 20, 2004

Bob (W5TBC)
Irving, Texas

QST DE W5TBC PLANNING TRIP VIA ROUTE 66 AMARILLO TO VICTORVILLE X WESTBOUND 18-21 MAY 2004 X EASTBOUND 26-28 MAY X MONITORING 146.52 MHZ DIRECT AND MOST REPEATERS X BE SURE TO CHECK "RUSTY'S RAIDERS NET" WEEKDAY MORNINGS USUALLY 0900-1100 MDT ON SANDIA CREST AND MOUNT TAYLOR REPEATERS X CUAGN ON ROUTE 66 X 73, ES VY BEST DX, BOB, W5TBC QSL VIA E-MAIL AND THIS WEBSITE.

Signed on: Saturday February 21, 2004

Mar Wolf
Ann Arbor, MI

It has been a long-time dream of mine to travel the Mother Road in its entirety, and I will, one day. This year...it's AZ! Thanks for this lovely site--really well done!

Signed on: Saturday February 21, 2004

Taylor S. Mason
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Signed on: Saturday February 21, 2004

Ed Calkins
Warwick, RI

I've never rode on Rt 66 except when I was in Ft Leonard Wood, Mo. for a short 6 months,(1943) but I'm quite sure its the heart of the United States Automobive History. Now its too late for me to enjoy such a beautiful trip. Going to Rolley?,MO.on a wk.end pass was my only time.

Signed on: Sunday February 22, 2004

Jay Nash
Mishawaka IN

Found this to be a very interesting and informative site

Signed on: Sunday February 22, 2004

roman
barrie ont.

was visiting Chicago in '68 and on the way home passed a "route 66" road sign; unfortunately I did not have a camera nor tools with me to capture the moment or a piece of history, one way or another

Signed on: Sunday February 22, 2004

Totte
Sweden

I'll hope i get my ass over the big sea to take the trip i've dreamed of as a teenager.

Signed on: Sunday February 22, 2004

Robin
Texas

I really enjoyed your website. Soon i will be taking a trip on Route 66 with my friends. Thanks for the great site

Signed on: Monday February 23, 2004

CeCe & Ed
New York

My husband and I are making plans to drive parts of Route 66 this summer. ALready made reservations in Albuquerque, NM and at Wigwam Village in Holbrook, AZ. Really looking forward to it.

Signed on: Monday February 23, 2004

Jim Preston
San Diego, California

My roommate and I were recently in Victorville looking at real estate when I remembered that part of Rt.66 goes directly through V-villes' downtown. We heard the rumors that it was a nice drive and never having been on it before, we dropped what we were doing & took off on it...drove through Helendale to Barstow. WHAT A BLAST! Who would've thought a road could be so much fun?

Signed on: Tuesday February 24, 2004

ELVIS
France

!!!!!!!!!born to ride!!!!!!!!

Signed on: Tuesday February 24, 2004

emmitt johnson
springfield, mo
Signed on: Wednesday February 25, 2004

Moritz Emmelmann
Germany

Hey guys. Thank you for this site. I'm from Germany and I'm going to have a trip up the 66 from Los Angeles up to Chicago and after that down the Route 1 together with two friends of mine. It would be great if one of you could spend a moment on helping us with our plans. Which way is the best to do our trip? My ICQ-Number is 284279655 and my AIM name is how2playtrombone@aol.com. Thanks alot for your help!!

Signed on: Wednesday February 25, 2004

Susan Laplante
980 Girouard Ave.,Montreal,H4A-3C1
Signed on: Wednesday February 25, 2004

Robert Paige
Irving, Texas

To Moritz Emmelmann: My e-mail didn't get through to you. If you would like more info on Route 66, e-mail me.

Signed on: Wednesday February 25, 2004

Bill Bell
New Zealand

This July I will travel Route 66. Ever since I was taken to a Movie in the mid 19.50s 56 I think,I have always said MUST do that trip one day. I was about 14 at the time. Can some one tell me the name of the movie please ? The name Route 66 has never left my mind. Bill.

Signed on: Thursday February 26, 2004

Mr Leslie D'Agostino
Chicago

There is a lot of things left out, most of which I can not remember, outside of a faint vission of it.

Signed on: Thursday February 26, 2004

Donald E. Davis
Dale A.Davis

I just wanted to make my mark in your book in memory of my father who grew up in Illinois on 66 between Chicago,champaign,and St.Louis.His name was Donald d.o.b.6/12/15

Signed on: Saturday February 28, 2004

Jasmin und Joana
Ravensburg

Wir haben hier gute Anregungen fÃƒÂ¼r unser Englisch-Referat ÃƒÂ¼ber die Route 66 gefunden! Danke schÃƒÂ¶n!

Signed on: Saturday February 28, 2004

John Sunbeam
Bournemouth UK

Het mooiste wat ik ooit mocht zien. John Sunbeam, Bournemouth, UK.

Signed on: Saturday February 28, 2004

Kelly Cohoon
Russellville, Arkansas

I am looking for information on Ted Drewes a route 66 roadside attratction in the St. Louis area any help would be appreciated

Signed on: Saturday February 28, 2004

Robert Paige
Irving, TX, USA

Info on Ted Drewes at: http://www.teddrewes.com/Drewes.asp

Signed on: Sunday February 29, 2004

Jutta Jaeger
Melbourne Florida

Wanna go on THE ROUTE next year with 3 lady friends, any advise?????

Signed on: Monday March 1, 2004

Tony Welch
England, Europe

Would like advice on best method, ideally hiring a classic american car of the 1950s

Signed on: Monday March 1, 2004

Dave Trautmiller
New Richmond WI

Hi, I've traveled Route 66 off and on for the past 27 years. I just finished a run through Arizona and New Mexico. As always I love what you find out there. EVERY time I drive that wonderful route I am more fascinated. The history is still there. So many people are willing to talk to you. If you ever get a chance to run 66 take it. It is a great ride. Dave T.

Signed on: Monday March 1, 2004

Elise Pailthorpe
Norfolk, VA

We are "traveling" Route 66 with our summer camp school age children. We are now collecting anything 66 that our children might enjoy learning about.

Signed on: Tuesday March 2, 2004

Geoffrey
Belgium

can anyone tell me with what motorcycle i can drive best on 66? I'm planning to go there. Please anyone answer me. i will thank you forever.

Signed on: Tuesday March 2, 2004

John Neely Bryan
Dallas, Texas

Here's one for the road :-) http://www.root66.com/Rt66RootBeer.html

Signed on: Wednesday March 3, 2004

Bill Hamilton
Dresden, Ohio
Signed on: Thursday March 4, 2004

i´m so cute
cuty girl

we love u all and the site is so 6y. we love 666666666666 ^^ *stöhn*

Signed on: Thursday March 4, 2004

Alice
Signed on: Thursday March 4, 2004

ron gardner
Great Britain

April sees us on Route 66 barstow Needles. Been a long time coming , now we are on Harleys with all your maps . thanks

Signed on: Friday March 5, 2004

george smith

my wife and i are planning to travel 66 from oklahoma city west to victorville, ca this june. would appreciate any suggestions on places to stop and see. thanks

Signed on: Sunday March 7, 2004

Mark Stratton
Signed on: Monday March 8, 2004

Janusz
Poland

I'll be there this year...I'd love to... ;)

Signed on: Tuesday March 9, 2004

Austin Sosebee
Signed on: Tuesday March 9, 2004

Bill Bell
New Zealand

HI ALL, CAN ANY ONE PLEASE TELL ME THE NAME OF THE MOVIE in the 1950s that was based around Route 66 ?

Signed on: Thursday March 11, 2004

Bill Bell
New Zealand

HI ALL, CAN ANY ONE PLEASE TELL ME THE NAME OF THE MOVIE in the 1950s that was based around Route 66 ?

Signed on: Thursday March 11, 2004

david lehnhoff

united states rules

Signed on: Thursday March 11, 2004

Gerhard
Germany

just sitting together with my friend and are planning a bicycle tour (human power ...) from LA to Oklahoma this summer. Hope we will made it ...

Signed on: Thursday March 11, 2004

Gerhard
Germany

once more, forget to leave my email address. If there are people with good advices please let us know about weather conditions and temperatures in July.

Signed on: Thursday March 11, 2004

Karl-Heinz Heinrichsen,Route 66 Fan-Club-Hamburg
Germany-Hamburg
Signed on: Thursday March 11, 2004

Patrick Budde
Signed on: Friday March 12, 2004

Bill Collins
Michigan

Just casually surfing the net (seems to be America's new Main Street) looking for info on Route 66. I love the site, especially the slide show! Keep up the good work!

Signed on: Saturday March 13, 2004

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Signed on: Saturday March 13, 2004

J. Bennett
Eaton Rapids, Michigan
Signed on: Saturday March 13, 2004

Michael
Northern Mi

Sept 17 2004...leaving Chicago for Ca via Rt 66 on motorcycles returning via freeway by Sept 30...if interested leave e-mail in guestbook

Signed on: Sunday March 14, 2004

kalin
bulgaria

That road is the redemption of America to the world . Anyone who has read Steinbeck's "Grapes of wrath" and Kerouak's "On the road " knows and feels that.Is it true that there are hitch-hiking forbidding laws existing now? If so Uncle Sam's gone completely mad. Please write to share some thougts about it. Wish you well and take your rucksacks - spring is coming

Signed on: Sunday March 14, 2004

Rhonda Mehalko
Aurora, Co

sure would love to take this trip. got a 65 conv mustang for Christmas in 2003 and it just seems like this is where we should be.

Signed on: Monday March 15, 2004

Jim Carter
Wauseon, Ohio

i took my son thru all 48 states on a gold wing, in 48 days on the road, around 1980. retired this year and will ride the length of rt. 66 in june.

Signed on: Monday March 15, 2004

Nico Metselaar
The Netherlands

I drove the complete ROUTE 66. 3353 miles including trips to THE GRAND CANYON and LAS VEGAS. The complete routedescription from your site helped me a lot. Keep up the good work, and future-travellers for the ROUTE; E N J O Y the ride.

Signed on: Monday March 15, 2004

Sandy Harper
Granite City, IL 62040

I live in Granite, one of the last towns Route 66 runs thru before crossing over to Missouri. Here is some updated information. The McKinley Bridge is now closed and will be for a very long time (condemded. The Chain of Rocks Bridge is now a walk and bike bridge. Also in early spring it is a lookout for eagles nesting on the bluffs. It is calming to watch them soar. Luna Cafa is still open and serving happy hour daily.

Signed on: Tuesday March 16, 2004

Linda Jhane

I too enjoy the old Highway 66 in Missouri. My Home web page must be near yours,

Signed on: Tuesday March 16, 2004

Linda Jhane

I too enjoy the old Highway 66 in Missouri. My Home web page must be near yours,

Signed on: Tuesday March 16, 2004

Dave Blain
New Zealand

Hi, I've been planning to come back to the States to ride the classic Route 66 trail on a hired bike in 2005. I would love some first-hand advice about hiring of bikes and requirements. I am an experienced big bike rider and would probably be riding with my brother and a few friends. I hear that it's best to ride from Chicago to LA. I would love to get any feedback about this amazing journey. Thankyou, Dave.

Signed on: Wednesday March 17, 2004

Mike K
Chicago Illinois

I've lived at the east end of Route 66 All of my life and was always facinated by the roads history . After my kids grew up my wife and I traveled the road(Between Chicago and Saint Louis) several times and always enjoyed it. Route 66 slows you down and lets you breath. I am always amazed at how many people from other countries I meet on "thee road". Many Americans have grown up seeing America at 65 Miles per hour and passing most of the good things that we have here as a blur. I believe in not only smelling the roses but taking the time to feel the road. I retired this year and my wife and I will soon be smelling the roses and feeling the road. It has alway been a goal of ours to travel the road end to end. Now that we're retired we're going to do that. See you in California!

Signed on: Wednesday March 17, 2004

Cheryl Vaughn
Michigan

I am having nostalgia pains. My family in 1959 moved west via Route 66, our destination was LA. I remember spending the evening in Chicago with my aunt and uncle before our adventure began. I remember that trip and others, like it was yesterday. My father stopped at nearly every tourist attraction, or so it seemed. I still have 8mm film that documents the trip. Also, in the 40's dad's honeymoon was a trip west on Route 66. This summer my husband and I are taking a three week vacation to revisit Route 66 and I cannot wait.

Signed on: Wednesday March 17, 2004

Stephen E. Minshall

We hope to make the trip sometime. Thanks for the great website.

Signed on: Wednesday March 17, 2004

Cat
Norway

Great site!

Signed on: Thursday March 18, 2004

Matt Lambert
no one

its fun

Signed on: Thursday March 18, 2004

Jan - Erik Tägtsten
Sweden

Thank´s for a good travel description for Route 66 Janne

Signed on: Friday March 19, 2004

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Signed on: Friday March 19, 2004

Jill
Georgia

Our R66 trip to Los Angeles was a long time dream. At times it was rough going like when it got flooded in Arizona. When we arrived at the end of this world famous route we celebrated with tears and hugs.

Signed on: Saturday March 20, 2004

Larry and Piper Davison
Washington C.H. Ohio
Signed on: Sunday March 21, 2004

Ben D P
Sydney, Australia

Great stuff ! One of these days I'm going to pack up the wife and kids and get my kicks on route 66.

Signed on: Monday March 22, 2004

Kerry Minyard
Moore Okla
Signed on: Tuesday March 23, 2004

Tareq Beituni
UK

i would like some info about motels on the route 66 line and if you have any details about them, please send them to me.

Signed on: Tuesday March 23, 2004

Cathy Stone
Montreal Canada

Seeing Route 66 and driving a bit on it, was a dream come true for me.. I felt like I was back in time.. What an experience. Plan to go back and travel more of it..

Signed on: Tuesday March 23, 2004

Cathy Stone
Montreal Canada

Seeing Route 66 and driving a bit on it, was a dream come true for me.. I felt like I was back in time.. What an experience. Plan to go back and travel more of it..

Signed on: Tuesday March 23, 2004

Aaron Leonard
Effingham

This site rocks, Huh guys!

Signed on: Wednesday March 24, 2004

Larry Courtney
Michigan

We will be leaving Chicago April 15, 2004. The last time I made the trip was thirty years ago and I had to stop in New Mexico. This time We will be taking a 77 Corvette and WILL make it to Santa Monica Pier.

Signed on: Friday March 26, 2004

Sophie Legacy
Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada

I was really impressed with your web site. It must have been quite a journey! I've always wondered what was so great about route 66. I now have a very good idea. Keep up the good work!

Signed on: Friday March 26, 2004

Tatiana Aguiar de Oliveira
Gurupi. Tocantins.Brazil

Gostei muito desta pagina, principalmente das fotos que so me fizeram ter a certeza de que quero mais ainda visitr a Route 66, obrigada!

Signed on: Friday March 26, 2004

Gloria Roling
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Looking for information or stories about The Gillioz Theatre or pictures in Springfield, MO, located on Route 66. Restoration of movie theatre in process and wanted to plan the opening to a date that links the progress to Route 66.

Signed on: Friday March 26, 2004

John Braden
Sterling, Virginia
Signed on: Friday March 26, 2004

Gord Robinson
Oakville, Ontario Canada

We has the pleasure of cruising much of Route 66 in August 2002 with a number of other T-Bird enthusiasts. Our trip down the Mother Road was the dream of a life time. Wonderful sites, nice people and a leisurely pace suited to our older vehicles. We plan to do it again many times so much to see and do.

Signed on: Saturday March 27, 2004

Craig Raymond
Prescott ON Canada

Great Site..Lots of Info. Had planned to travel 66 mid 90's but life changed for me and didn't get to make the trip.. Although Have travelled most of it on the Interstates..(I am a long distance truck driver) but not much opportunity to stop and enjoy.. still have the dream,,close to retirement now..will travel soon by car..take my time..and get to see what I missed..

Signed on: Saturday March 27, 2004

Dennis Bottaro
Lady Lake, FL

Sweet site - hope to one day drive Route 66. Would be one great trip. Thanks for this site.

Signed on: Sunday March 28, 2004

Don Mitchell
Winfield Il
Signed on: Sunday March 28, 2004

marce
Signed on: Sunday March 28, 2004

marcel
the netherlands

i drove a part in 2002,it surtenly was something special

Signed on: Sunday March 28, 2004

Lee Fischer
Highland, California

I like to drive the Road whenever I get a chance at work between San Berdoo and Barstow.

Signed on: Sunday March 28, 2004

Kansas Historic Route 66 Association
Kansas

Please make a note of the new information for the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association address: P.O. Box 66, Baxter Springs, KS 66713 Phone: 620-856-2385 Email: heritagectr@4state.com Website: http://ksrt66association.us

Signed on: Tuesday March 30, 2004

Bob Dachille

Hey. this was a great website!! I used it for a school project. It really helped me, because I really didn't know a lot about Route 66, but now I do. Thanks so much, historic66.com! You helped a lot!! -Bob Oh, by the way, I got an A on my project!

Signed on: Tuesday March 30, 2004

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Signed on: Wednesday March 31, 2004

Dennis Churchill
Michigan

We started near Joliet, Ill on Route 66 & traveled to Needles, California the summer of 2003 over a period of two weeks. The four of us traveled to two different cars (Corvettes). We had the greatest time seeing all of the different places along Rt. 66. I highly recommend (if you haven't traveled Rt. 66) that you research through this site on all of the things to see and where to stop. Since we've returned, my best friend who was the one that traveled with us has died of a sudden heart attack. That makes this trip even more meaningful.

Signed on: Wednesday March 31, 2004

Jan Frantzen
Honefoss Norway

Route 66 is my dream. Thanks for great website !! We have the same family name?

Signed on: Thursday April 1, 2004

Richard A. Beardsley
Newark, DE

TODAY is April 1, 2004. My wife & I are from the old "Route 66" television days. We are about to retire & want to take that Route 66 theme trip. Looking forward to planning that trip & looking forward to see the good ole days......Richard & Kathy

Signed on: Thursday April 1, 2004

STERLING
VANCOUVER WA,

I HOPE ONE DAY TO RIDE MY HARLEY FROM THE WEST COAST TO THE EAST COAST ON ROUTE 66

Signed on: Friday April 2, 2004

lockcorky@yahoo.com
Signed on: Friday April 2, 2004

Corky Lockmiller
Hereford Texas
Signed on: Friday April 2, 2004

nico schönerstedt
germany, leipzig

I love the route 66!

Signed on: Friday April 2, 2004

Luke
Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Signed on: Friday April 2, 2004

Dwight Turner
Provo, Utah (formerly from Orlando, FL

This is a wonderful site. Since my youth when I was hooked on the weekly TV series "Route 66" I have wanted to travel Route 66 from one end to another. I doubt I'll ever be able to afford it, so your pictures allowed me to do it vicariously. Great site!

Signed on: Saturday April 3, 2004

Terry Martinson
Lakewood Co.

Keep up the good job.

Signed on: Tuesday April 6, 2004

harleyman
south ca

hey there, has anyone been on 66 lately? between orange county,ca and laughlin,nv,,are the roads ok for motorcycles ??

Signed on: Tuesday April 6, 2004

Bobby Edeards
Chatsworth Ga
Signed on: Wednesday April 7, 2004

ASHTON LEWIS
Signed on: Wednesday April 7, 2004

Gregor Haaga
73732 Esslingen/Germany

I drove the "66" in 2001.I want to do the whole Route in 6 weeks.I started in Chicago,IL.at September 1.And it was a beautiful trip along this old historic Road.But then,when I spent a nite in OKC, crazy,fu...ing terrorist ruined me my vacation with 9-11.So I flew home 3 weeks earlier,because I had no more fun to get my kicks. But now in September 2004 I will come back to get my kicks again.And I'm so glad to do it again. Thanks for this great road description. Hey Old Road - we'll come together soon. Regards and Kisses from good old Germany. yours Greg

Signed on: Friday April 9, 2004

Jennie Ingelsson
Sweden, Europe
Signed on: Saturday April 10, 2004

Tor-Erik Austad
Norway

Going to California this May and are planning to take a trip on parts of this historic road.

Signed on: Sunday April 11, 2004

Maurizio Cichero
Italy, Rapallo

Hope to meeting others Route 66 friends next summertime.

Signed on: Sunday April 11, 2004

Adrian Hetzke

Cordial thanks to all American citizens, who worked on this sensational road. On this road I felt absolutely released. Thnak from switzerland.

Signed on: Monday April 12, 2004

Joe Wilson
Perth - Western Australia
Signed on: Monday April 12, 2004

Kjetil Andre Navelsaker
Hornindal
Signed on: Monday April 12, 2004

Dennis Scanlon
Palmdale CA

Just finished Route 66 road trip from central OK to CA border. Great trip, would recommend. We will be doing the CA leg next.

Signed on: Monday April 12, 2004

Geert "Jelle" Janssens
Belgium

HOI , We drove the mother road all the way from chicago to L.A. (in a Dodge Durango) Being on the road is really a KICK if you dream driving it stop dreaming and start driving it's like heaven

Signed on: Monday April 12, 2004

me
me

add more info on the road such as history and geography and how it was built, not, ect.

Signed on: Monday April 12, 2004

Mark
Hagerstown, Indiana

This is a great site. Have traveled route 66 in different areas over the years. Mostly in Oklahoma,New Mexico,Texas and Arizona. Want to travel the entire route from Chicago to L.A. sometime in my 66 Mustang. It is great to see so many people from other countries wanting to come here to the U.S. and travel this historic road.

Signed on: Tuesday April 13, 2004

Dawn Vaillancourt
Epsom, NH

Will be traveling Route 66 by motorcycle in June/July 2004 starting in IL through TX - Can't wait!

Signed on: Wednesday April 14, 2004

Donn Tompkins
Pasadena, California

I traveled from New York to California while the Interstate was being built. Most of the trip was on Route 66. This was the most memorable trip of my life. We always ate where we saw the most trucks. How I miss the old diners and motels. How I miss the old road.

Signed on: Wednesday April 14, 2004

Barry Jester
Pennsylvania

I am planning a trip on route 66 this summer. I hope to go from illinois to Arizona.

Signed on: Wednesday April 14, 2004

Robert Paige
Irving, Texas

Planning a trip to California via Route 66 from Amarillo to Victorville and return 17-29 May. Will reply to e-mails as to details.

Signed on: Thursday April 15, 2004

Terrence Jones
Bakersfield, California

My Southern Baptist church group is planning a Route 66 bus tour from Los Angeles to Illinois this winter. There is a lot of planning ahead of us including for the bus driver who is studying the road maps. This is a trip many of us have dreamed about for years.

Signed on: Thursday April 15, 2004

Hannah Hoffmann
IL

My husband and I are planning a road trip on Route 66 next summer (2005). Any info that we can get would be great. We are newlyweds (married one month) and would like to take this trip before we start a family. My husband is very interested in the history of the road and we can't wait to experience everything along the way.

Signed on: Thursday April 15, 2004

Neil Selman
Kouts, Indiana

I bought a new Harley Davidson Heritage Softail in 2001 and have made several trips. I am looking forward to making the trip down route 66 all the way to the cost this summer.

Signed on: Thursday April 15, 2004

Etienne
Sew
Signed on: Friday April 16, 2004

Etienne
Sweden

This was a great site for our school project about the USA!

Signed on: Friday April 16, 2004

David Garlock
Williams, Arizona

This is a great site. Please visit my Route 66 site at arizonaroute66.com

Signed on: Saturday April 17, 2004

Carolyn P
Tucson AZ

My husband and I make regular trips to Los Angeles (where we're both originally from) mostly by way of Route 66. It's a great way to see a part of America that existed in a different time, a slow paced and simpler time. We never get tired of the scenery.

Signed on: Saturday April 17, 2004

steve crowder
aurora, mo.

we are planning a trip to cover route 66 from beginning in chicago to end in california. this site has made us even more enthusiastic about our journey. thank you steve

Signed on: Sunday April 18, 2004

Hilgy

hope to go the distance on 66 this year on the Bike

Signed on: Monday April 19, 2004

Robert Paige
Irving, Texas

Planning to travel Route 66 Amarillo to Victorville 18-21 May, 2004. Returning Victorville to Amarillo 26-28 May, 2004. Will reply to e-mails as to details.

Signed on: Monday April 19, 2004

Bill Norton
The UK

This is some web site indeed

Signed on: Tuesday April 20, 2004

Bill Norton
The UK

This is some web site indeed, I meant your web site about the route. Google is where I found it.

Signed on: Tuesday April 20, 2004

Bonnie Shapbell
originally NJ now MS

Thanks for the trip back to my childhood. Of course, in the mid 50's it was just a road to Calif.

Signed on: Tuesday April 20, 2004

Tony Winn
midlothian ill

on the morning of april 21, i am going to live a dream of mine for years. i am driveing down historic rte 66. once i get to oklahoma city im taking 35 to dallas to see family i haven't seen in a while.then i am going back to the same place i took the detour and continue on to california ( i have a brother there)once my dream is done i am going to pass thru every state to the west of the missippi river except alaska and hawii.my whole trip should take me about 3 or 4 weeks.

Signed on: Tuesday April 20, 2004

Emmy
Illinois

Long live the Mother Road of America!

Signed on: Wednesday April 21, 2004

mokeeshi parrish
scott, kentuckey

Hello im mokeeshi parrish and i sleep in a teepee yeah did you ever sleep in one?

Signed on: Wednesday April 21, 2004

JL Perreault
Montreal, Canada

Good work, appreciated the info, would enjoy more pictures. THX

Signed on: Thursday April 22, 2004

UrManny
Gosse

Haloo schöne grüße aus Deutschland eure Seite is ganz lustich aber ich verstehte nich alles !!!! ne translation wäre gut !!!!! cYa @nups your Pgs

Signed on: Friday April 23, 2004

Caitlin
Oklahoma

I did a history project on Route 66 and this website was VERY helpful!!! Thank you very much!!!

Signed on: Friday April 23, 2004

Dumejian
Dalar, Armenia

I tried your famous route 66 from Los Angeles and I arrived in Illinois.

Signed on: Sunday April 25, 2004

Gerry F. Ventrella
Chicago, IL.

Thanks for the site. I will be traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles in Feb 2005. I decided to drive out on the old route 66. I will gom downtown to start my journey. Thanks again for the site. Sincerely, Gerry

Signed on: Monday April 26, 2004

weccleston
Victoria BC

corvette country...a must!

Signed on: Tuesday April 27, 2004

Candelee Wilson
Chino Hills California

Thought it would be very interesting to see the route some of my ancestors traveled...also the sites along the path that are still standing...amazing!!!

Signed on: Tuesday April 27, 2004

Lawrence "Lorenzo Road" Walker
Kerrville, Texas

Just got back from driving most of the road from Oklahoma City to the Kansas/Missouri line. I have done much more of the highway in the past, most of it in fact from Chicago to near Needles, California. I lead bicycle tours for a living and create detailed "day sheets" for the tours. I still don't think there is a definitive set of maps or directions in print. Many supposedly thorough descriptions leave out many obvious sections of the old concrete two lane - even as it travels beside the newer state and national highways. Some are fenced off or have guardrails blocking access. But other neglected sections are open, at least as deadend out and backs. And it is this sort of intricate travel which provides the most ghostly impressions of the road. The road in ruins is the most evocative of all. Sad that so much of it has turned to weeds and worse, but to see it that way leaves lasting impressions of this country's more humble past AND its seemingly relentless push toward development. Each state has curious sections of concrete two lane and old bridges not to be missed. And do be sure to contact each state to receive that state's official publications regarding the highway. Illinois and Oklahoma have some of the best, but still, the best, most thorough and user-friendly documentation with expert directions is yet to come.

Signed on: Wednesday April 28, 2004

Vanessa
Toronto, Canada

I haven't been down Route 66, but it is one of my goals to take a trip down there in a covertible. I was going to get my motorcycle licence and do that, but my boyfriend talked me out of it. It looks beautiful especially in Texas and New Mexico. I haven't found anyone to go with yet, so I might go myself. I'm 23, and in a contract job position only until December, 2004, so next summer is looking pretty good.

Signed on: Wednesday April 28, 2004

DONNA SHABAN
SAPULPA OK

WE ARE TEACHING AN INTERDISIPLINARY UNIT ON ROUTE66 AT FOSTER MIDDLE SCHOOL, TULSA, OK.

Signed on: Thursday April 29, 2004

George M.
Marblehead, Mass. (17 mi No of Boston)

great web site for when the dream becomes a reality I dreamed of "doing it" for about 7 years. Found myself working in california with a car (co shipped my car there for me for $0) and I opted to drive it home after a 1 yr assignment. great site, met alot of great people, saw alot of GREAT sights, and had some o.k. food. wish I had seen this site BEFORE I started, but I didn't miss much...it was not easy, my advice; plan your trip...have alot of notes, maps, advice, etc. the stories will come to you. if I can help....

Signed on: Thursday April 29, 2004

JOSEPH PATRICK WARZINSKI
LAUREL HIGHLANDS, PENNA. USA

THIS WEB SITE HAS A PHOTO GRAPH OF BARE FOOT BOY ON A HORSE and THAT SAME YOUTH AS GUNNER mos612 TAKEN AS A MEMBER OF A B-29 CREW about to depart for combat. JOSEPH PATRICK WARZINSKI asn 13190443

Signed on: Thursday April 29, 2004

kilpinen timo
finland
Signed on: Friday April 30, 2004

Frank Livingston, EFO
Waynesville, Missouri

I had the pleasure of living on Route 66 or as we called it in 1950, “Bloody 66” near Laquey (Waynesville, Missouri in Pulaski County). Most of the old road is still here along with the scenic sites, especially Devil’s Elbow. Come and visit us!

Signed on: Friday April 30, 2004

Candy Weir
Milwaukee

How hard is this route to do on a Harley? Also, how long does it take? Thanks for any input.

Signed on: Friday April 30, 2004

matt giroux
matt

i havnt travelled much in my life and that is gonna change. one of the things that i have to check off of my life long list of accomplishments is definately to have travelled route 66 in the historically correct way

Signed on: Friday April 30, 2004

kotten
sweaden

this site was very intressting! i can not leav it with out reading a word! :)

Signed on: Monday May 3, 2004

john bruce
Kent, England

Spent three weeks touring Cali. Nevada and Arizona last year and enjoyed seeing and travelling along so much of 66, Just wish i travelled by Harley and not by car ;-)).

Signed on: Tuesday May 4, 2004

John Hopkins
Costa Mesa, California

Had the pleasure of a fantastic journey on a good portion of that treasure, Route 66. The journey was short but sweet. My buddy and I left April 16 from Fontana, Ca. and turned onto I-40 and then onto Route 66 on to Amboy where we climbed Amboy Crater. We headed to Kingman and on to Phoenix. I loved it all. I look forward to getting back on that road. Thanks for this site.

Signed on: Wednesday May 5, 2004

Dwight A. Blackshear
P. O. BOX 10758, Marina Del Rey, CA 90295

I am driving my Hummer (Hummer-1) the entire length of this Historic route May 10-24th. This is to make good on a promise I made several years ago. I will be playing 'I get my kicks on route 66'---very, very loudly as this hummer is diesel (oh well!)

Signed on: Thursday May 6, 2004

Dwight A. Blackshear
P. O. BOX 10758, Marina Del Rey, CA 90295

I am driving my Hummer (Hummer-1) the entire length of this Historic route May 10-24th. This is to make good on a promise I made several years ago. I will be playing 'I get my kicks on route 66'---very, very loudly as this hummer is diesel (oh well!)

Signed on: Thursday May 6, 2004

Peter Butler
Vancouver, Wa

I used to be stationed just south of Tucumcari, N.M. while I was in the Air Force, and used to travel on I-40 alot, which covers the old route 66. I really desire to travel the old alignment someday. Thanks for a great website!!!!

Signed on: Friday May 7, 2004

David Backlin
Fayetteville, AR

There are several "dead-end" and/or "forgotten" sections of roadway not mentioned, usually where the Interstate bisected 66. Sometimes, if you go north instead of south, you can find them.

Signed on: Friday May 7, 2004

Jerry Putnal
Aragon, Ga.
Signed on: Friday May 7, 2004

Dawn Sears
TACOMA,WASHINGTON

MY ALL TIME VACATION IS TO TRAVEL THE MOTHER ROAD FROM END TO END IVE BEEN DREAMING OF THE A TRIP LIKE THAT FOR MOST OF MY LIFE ONE DAY I WILL

Signed on: Friday May 7, 2004

Lee "Dickie" Evans
Pork Springs Iowa

Between Barstow and Victorville is the prettiest stretch of R66 highway.

Signed on: Sunday May 9, 2004

biker chef-o
switzerland

hi biker friends. i think that the route 66 is very historical. oh yeah. next year i'll drive along the historic 66! brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Signed on: Tuesday May 11, 2004

Dalibor
Swizerland

I want to see the Route 66. I like it so much! good bye.

Signed on: Tuesday May 11, 2004

Roth W.
Switzerland

Thanks, It is very nice

Signed on: Tuesday May 11, 2004

Richard Westlake
Rockville, MD

Anyone else try "Debby's Route 66 Frozen Custard" at Illinois Route 3 and Historic 66 (Chain of Rocks Road)?

Signed on: Wednesday May 12, 2004

Stacey Biehl
Collinsville, IL

fyi, McKinley bridge has been a non functioning bridge in St. Louis for a few years now. Even though the road description through MO states it is a fully functioning fine bridge. It may be fully functioning to a gangster than needs to get rid of a body through the holes in the bottom of the bridge..LOL Anyhoo, just thought I would be informative! Cant wait for my Route 66 tour in 3 weeks!! Take care all!! Stacey

Signed on: Thursday May 13, 2004

Karin Konnerth
Mittweida (Germany)

this is a very nice page. I've found a lot of informations for my english homework, so I have no more work! (I'm sorry of my bad english!!) Karin

Signed on: Friday May 14, 2004

Dan & Debbie Hamel
St. Charles,Mo

The more we travel 66 and support the businesses, the longer it will be with us. So go, enjoy, relax, and remember.

Signed on: Friday May 14, 2004

RANDY HAGER
NORTH CAROLINA

FIRST I'M 31 SO I HAVE NEVER BEEN ON ROUTE 66. I'M TRYING TO UNDERSTAND WHY THIS ROAD IS SO LOVED BUY SOME PEOPLE. FOR ME ITS JUST A ROAD AND IF IT WAS SO LOVED BUY SO MANY WHY WAS THERE NOT A OUTCRY BUY EVERY AMERICAN ABOUT IT BEING SHUT DOWN? THE WAY I SEE IT ITS STILL THERE. YOU CAN GO DOWN THOSE SLOW ROADS ANYTIME YOU WANT TOO. THE NAME OF THE ROAD HAS CHANGED BUT ITS STILL WHERE IT ALWAYS WAS. ALSO I DONT THINK THIS WAS THE LONGEST ROAD IN AMERICA. WAS THERE NOT ONE THAT WENT FROM FROM THE EAST COAST TO THE WEST COAST? AND IF SO, WHY IS THAT NOT LOVED BUY EVERYONE. OR IS IT CAUSE OF THE SONG AND THE BOOK BUY THE BEAT GUY?

Signed on: Friday May 14, 2004

Mark Kuck
Ohio
Signed on: Friday May 14, 2004

kerry east
clearwater, FL

great site, and very interesting,i've been looking at it for 5 years ever since I got a laptop. I have been wanting to drive this road for as long as I can remember (to long) but one day I will.

Signed on: Sunday May 16, 2004

James D. Beasley
Poteet TX, Albu. New Mex

Im planning a trip on most of route 66 in futer IM so glad there's a web site thats not for profit on this subjict

Signed on: Sunday May 16, 2004

Harris Waller
Evansville Indiana

I have Honda Goldwing and someday I will travel on what part of 66 that I can. Thanks for the info

Signed on: Monday May 17, 2004

Marv & Valerie Dayhuff
Gosport, In.

Just went thru rt. 66 from Il. thru to Ca. Had a good time & eat in the resturant in Texas panhandle. Great part of History.....Thx for this great Site,

Signed on: Monday May 17, 2004

sergio samano
calexico ca

beautiful,exciting...well i think i need more adjectives to describe such unique places i had the chance to know them two years ago and you don't know how much i would like to be there again!!!

Signed on: Tuesday May 18, 2004

Dave Williams
Glendora, CA

A little over a year ago my wife and I moved into a 101 years-old house just one block from Rt. 66 so your website is very special and educational for us. Thank you!

Signed on: Tuesday May 18, 2004

Joe
Dallas, Texas

My son and I took Route 66 from Amarillo to Las Vegas in 2003 in my Mazda Miata. We had a blast. We stayed at the Blue Swallow and it was great. I would recommend the trip to anyone. Next time I plan to drive it from Chicago to L.S.

Signed on: Thursday May 20, 2004

Juliana Aguiar Mandu
Santos

I think that we can help, not destroy your own country. I like Route 66 because it brings more quality of life.

Signed on: Thursday May 20, 2004

Tatiane Gomes
Brazil

Hi, I learned a little bit about the Route 66, in my English class. When I have time I will know more about the Route 66. Bye

Signed on: Friday May 21, 2004

Ana Amelia
Brazil

Today in my English class I studied about Route 66. Now I would like to know the curious about the highway as the monuments and ghost towns.

Signed on: Friday May 21, 2004

Ricardo Dias de Oliveira
Brazil

I would like to know the route 66, maybe one day, I can visit all states and know all places and some stories.

Signed on: Friday May 21, 2004

john e.travers
John

it is worth it diver the whole route 66 or just chi to sante fe. i would like to do the trip but what is the best time of year to do it.

Signed on: Sunday May 23, 2004

Bob Holmes
Las Vegas Nevada

Planning a hike from Nevada. Not sure of local laws on this planning stage.I,m aware of the interstates and it,s regulations.Could use some input. Thanks

Signed on: Monday May 24, 2004

Matt Stiles
Falkville, AL

We are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon via I-40. It is great to see the history and sites on old Route 66. We will stop and view several, thanks...

Signed on: Monday May 24, 2004

Totte Lindqvist
Skara, Sweden

My flight tickets and rental car is booked and paid... 25 juny i hit the ground in Chicgo :D

Signed on: Tuesday May 25, 2004

Ayla
Chicago

I cant wait to take a drive down rt 66 i am 16 yrs old. I am doing drivers ed next yr and i hope in the next year and ? months i can be driving down rt 66

Signed on: Tuesday May 25, 2004

André (Dé)
São Paulo-Brazil

Adorei o site parabens

Signed on: Wednesday May 26, 2004

Carla Hurst
Bainbridge Indiana

My father died on May 4th. He always loved to travel and made the Route 66 trip many times in his life. His wish was to be cremated. In June we are taking the trip down "The Motherroad" one last time with Dad scattering his ashes to remain forever... He would be pleased. Additionally, his grandsons will make the trip for the first time...making the third generation of Route 66 travelers in our family :) In Memory Of: Henry Carter 2/1/23 - 5/4/04

Signed on: Thursday May 27, 2004

Cor van der Schoor
Woubrugge, Holland

Very nice site. I cannot wait to start our R66 tour. Hope next year.

Signed on: Thursday May 27, 2004

Recent traveler

Recent trip notes: Gas is cheapest in Kingman, Arizona ($2.05 per gallon for regular) Grants, New Mexico ($1.94) and Amarillo, Texas ($1.91). Highest in Needles, California ($2.89). Paving on Old Route 66 east of Ludlow, California is in terrible shape.

Signed on: Sunday May 30, 2004

Rosie
Germany

Hi there, it was a great experience to follow this wonderful route across your great land! We have seen so much good and also bad things,we enjoyed it so much ...and we will come back this year! Thank you for your graet web site,Greetings from Germany,Rosie

Signed on: Monday May 31, 2004

Craig Nadler
Australia

In 1991 I had a great time on Rt 66 I took it from Mo to NM.

Signed on: Thursday June 3, 2004

mike
Korea

How do you do. It meets and. It sees a home page it is coming to make. with commemoration it leaves a home page address truly well in the guestbook, ni all. Good fortune it is empty. Goodbye.

Signed on: Saturday June 5, 2004

Tina G
El Robles TX

For the first time since moving to Texas 6 years ago we are going to take Route 66 to Los Angeles this summer to see my relatives.

Signed on: Saturday June 5, 2004

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Signed on: Monday June 7, 2004

al
ohio

will leave ohio to chicago june 8 to santa monica eta june16 leave santa monica june17 to dallas,texas arrive june21. leave dallas june28 back to ohio on my 1998 harley fatboy.

Signed on: Monday June 7, 2004

Tyler
Needles, CA

Hi, I love this site! I live along route 66 and plan to take a trip along it this summer!

Signed on: Tuesday June 8, 2004

Jim Craigmile
Romford England
Signed on: Tuesday June 8, 2004

Robert Paige
Irving, Texas

We're back from our trip to California and covered Route 66 -at least part of it from Amarillo to Victorville. I would be glad to exchange e-mails for information from those who have made the trip recently or are planning to do so. Happy Trails !

Signed on: Wednesday June 9, 2004

Evelyn
Poland Warsaw

All the best 4 everyone who want to see road66 ps pozdrowienia dla wszystkich z polski

Signed on: Wednesday June 9, 2004

John
Bloomington Indiana

Hello all......best wishes for those of you planning to travel Route 66. Isn't this a nice informative site?

Signed on: Thursday June 10, 2004

Ned Leuchtner

Great site that helps promote events , inspires those who wish to rebuild or restore. Many original sites are rapidly disappearing from the landscape. Keep the movement alive, and get involved. Thank you, Ned Leuchtner, Owner "Cool Springs" Kingman Az Route66

Signed on: Thursday June 10, 2004

jim angle
Northeastern Ohio

I thought your web site and especially the "mother road slide show" were great. Its good to see a site that is kept up to date.

Signed on: Thursday June 10, 2004

Jame M. Skipper
Pearland, Texas

I am truly amazed at the information provided on this site! I thinking about a trip on Route 66 in my '66 Barracuda when I turn 66 years old in a couple of years, so this will be a great help!

Signed on: Friday June 11, 2004

Matt Sherwood
Las Vegas Nevada ( just off Kingman way!)

Hello; What a wonderful site! I am a TV journalist and scale modeler in Las Vegas, so I find inspiration that feeds my curiosity everywhere. While listening to a recent Brian Setzer cover of the famous "Get your kicks on route 66" I though; what a neat model "diorama" that would make. What I need feedback on is what cars, classic, forigen domestic, old and new epitomize getting "Your kicks on Route 66" I have had thoughts like the 1967 Corvette 427 Roadster; or a sleek 1962 Thunderbird with the top down. Can anyone recommend any other idea's??? Love to hear any and all ideas! Thank you Matt Sherwood Co-founder RedFlag Scale Modelers-Las Vegas www.rfsm.net Also any car shows that would like model car show accompanying them?? All the kicks!

Signed on: Friday June 11, 2004

Alan Duffy
Sydney, Australia

excellent site, we have only just started to plan our trip on this famos road, and this site has heps of great info. thanks.

Signed on: Friday June 11, 2004

Joe Bonner
Indianapolis, IN, Originally From Chicago, IL

Growing up as a child, I didn't know much about Rt. 66 but, now as an adult, we travelled the Old Road all the time from Chicago to Joliet all the time. Now as my children are in their teen's, I am going to take them on the on the "66" with my wife and go "Get Our Kicks" next summer.

Signed on: Friday June 11, 2004

Joe Bonner
Indianapolis, IN, Originally From Chicago, IL

Growing up as a child, I didn't know much about Rt. 66 but, now as an adult, we travelled the Old Road all the time from Chicago to Joliet all the time. Now as my children are in their teen's, I am going to take them on the old "66" with my wife and go "Get Our Kicks" next summer.

Signed on: Friday June 11, 2004

Jocelyn CORINUS
FRANCE

hello from france. I whish you all the best. You country is very various and beautifull. May god bless all of you. God loves you! Jocelyn

Signed on: Saturday June 12, 2004

STEVE AND HEIDI LONG
VAN NUYS, CA

FIRST TRIP SINCE 1955, HAD THE GREATEST TIME OF OUR TRIP ON THIS MEMORIAL TO ALL AMERICANS AND ESPECIALLY THE "BABY BOOMERS" HAVE A "CAR ROOM" THAT IS JUST FULL OF EVERYTHING FROM DAYS LONG GONE.

Signed on: Saturday June 12, 2004

tracy
anderson,indiana usa

i really enjoyed visiting this site. thank you.

Signed on: Sunday June 13, 2004

Paul Reiss
Bridgeport ,CT.

I traveled "66" when it was a road to be proud of! It's too bad all good things pass by the wayside...

Signed on: Sunday June 13, 2004

Ken Burns
Indiana
Signed on: Monday June 14, 2004

brandon

hello

Signed on: Monday June 14, 2004

Vickie Cooper
Crown Point, IN

Just wanted to thanks to whoever took the time to do all the Route 66 Description maps. My son and I recently took a trip from Chicago to LA using the maps and other than 3-4 very small mistakes they were awesome. We had a marvelous time and will have great memories for many years to come. I don't think either of us have stopped telling people about our great journey. Most areas were very well marked with Historic Route 66 signs. Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and OK are especially to be commended for their wonderful road markings. Keep up the great work. I look forward to taking this journey again in years to come. Vickie and Patrick

Signed on: Monday June 14, 2004

Elizabeth
Springfield Illinois

Honestly, I grew up in Central Illinois, but yet never real knew what Rte. 66 was about until I got a wile hair and here I am!! Thank you so much for the learning experience, even as an adult now!!

Signed on: Tuesday June 15, 2004

Robert Paige
Irving, Texas

Tips on Using Jack Rittenhouse's "A Guide Book to Route 66" (reprint of 1946 book) in New Mexico and Arizona: Pages 69-91: Most of the Historical Markers listed may be found at Rest Areas on I-40 at about the same location as listed in the book. Page 71 - Tucumcari - Lodging still available at Blue Swallow; possibly at other locations listed. Page 76 - Buford -Name of the town has been changed to Moriarty. Buford Steak House carries on original name of town. Page 89- Gallup - Food and lodging still available at El Rancho Page 94 - Painted Desert Inn has been restored as Museum and Visitor Center. Food and lodging no longer available. Page 97 - Winslow - Food and lodging still available at restored La Posada Page 103 - Grand Canyon National Park - Food and lodging still available at El Tovar and Bright Angel Lodge Page 104 - Williams - Food and lodging still available at Fray Marcos In Arizona, there are mile post markers every mile on sections of Historic Route 66. Mile 0 is at Topock at the Colorado River and the numbering proceeds westward from that point. Between Kingman and Topock, subtract Jack Rittenhouse's first mile listing from 58 to correspond with the mile post markers. For example, Goldroad is listed as 29 miles (58-29=29...the site of Gold Road is at mile post 29 on the old road.) Page 109- Sitgreave Pass is actually west of Kingman and not as listed here. Page 110- Jack Rittenhouse's listing for Gold Road Summit is the actual location of Sitgreaves Pass

Signed on: Wednesday June 16, 2004

diane McEwen
columbia

I am planning a trip from columbia, mo to sparks okla and will try to find R.66 for part of the trip. GYKs

Signed on: Wednesday June 16, 2004

J R Seymour
Edwardsville,Il

I travelled with my four brothers and parents on the Mother Road in Aug of '69 out to LA

Signed on: Wednesday June 16, 2004

Ron McNab
Scotland
Signed on: Friday June 18, 2004

Randy Tapp
Henderson, Kentucky

This is an invaluable website for travel planning information. I'm contemplating picking up Rt 66 at St. Louis and covering as much of the Mother Road out to California as possible on my Honda Goldwing. Anyone with helpful info concerning Route 66 by motorcycle will be welcome. Thanks for this website. May we never forget Route 66-it is a crucial part of the transportation history of this country.

Signed on: Friday June 18, 2004

Edwin Rumbaoa
California (originally from Maui, Hawaii)

Just passing through your web site. Enjoyed your slide show. I live on Fontana, CA. Route 66 runs through Foothill Blvd.

Signed on: Sunday June 20, 2004

Bill Bell
New Zealand

I will after after waiting 50 years, be doing "Route 66 " with Trafalgar Tour's,leaving Chicago July 29 th. Was taken to a movie in the mid 19.50s based on Route 66,and have always wanted to drive on it. After the tour I may still drive it.

Signed on: Sunday June 20, 2004

martin
austria - vienna

hi seeing this page is great - doing route 66 is better. so i was there for the last 16 days - and i had a real good time on a big harley.

Signed on: Wednesday June 23, 2004

betty
jonesboro,arkansas

i wish they would restore all of route 66 it`s part of history.

Signed on: Wednesday June 23, 2004

Robert Paige
Irving, Texas

Maybe someday they might make a "Route 66 National Parkway" a "U.S. 40 National Parkway", and a "Lincoln Highway National Parkway",for examples, and preserve some of the old sections similar to the Natchez Trace Parkway, The Blue Ridge Parkway, and other scenic and historic routes.

Signed on: Wednesday June 23, 2004

Ken Leino
Chilton, Wi

My wife and I are planning a trip to California next summer to visit my daughter. We plan to travel via Route 66. Tips, comments, tc are welcome

Signed on: Wednesday June 23, 2004

victoria
bolivia

I´m interested in knowing why route 66 is famous.

Signed on: Thursday June 24, 2004

Bill Bell
Signed on: Thursday June 24, 2004

DAVID BUCKO
iNDIANAPOLIS, IN

THANKS FOR THE GREAT INFO. i RECENTLY WENT TO VEGAS RENTED A HARLEY AND ROAD DOWN TO KINGMAN AZ AND ROAD ROUTE 66 THIS WEBSITE WAS VERY HELPFULL. CANT WAIT TO RIDE MORE OF 66. THANKS AGIAN

Signed on: Thursday June 24, 2004

Bee
Beryl richards

I have just come back to uk from a trip all along the Road. It was a fabulous inspiring trip. IT IS YOUR AMERICAN HERITAGE AND WAS HUGELY IMPORTANT IN DEVELOPING AMERICA, Please pleeeeeeeeeeees campaign harder to preserve it and the invaluable heritage you have Bee

Signed on: Friday June 25, 2004

Frankie Kinsey
Calhoun, GA

Thanks for the pictures. I plan to be in Oklahoma next week and look forward to getting on Route 66.

Signed on: Saturday June 26, 2004

Harry Olsen
Redmond CA

Finally made up our minds to take route 66 this time, at least on most of the driveable portions. Leaving Los Angeles for Chitown Oct 9.

Signed on: Saturday June 26, 2004

R.C. Haverstick
Akron,Ohio

LONG LIVE ROUTE 66 !!!!!!!!!!

Signed on: Sunday June 27, 2004

Robert Cornforth
Las Vegas, NV

I first started riving old Hwy 66 in 1950 when stationed at Ft Leonatd Wood, MO. In 1952, my wife and I moved to CA. and we would drive 66 from LA to the turn of for Gary IN when going to MI for vacations. We also had property at Newberry Springs, CA which is still on old 66.

Signed on: Sunday June 27, 2004

George
Palm Beach FL

I'll never forget as a child growing up in Oklahoma the first time I saw Los Angeles in the summer of 1949. After all these years, some 55 to be exact the memories are still etched in my mind. We were going there for a vacation and to see some stars as well. We traveled on route 66 and arrived in the city at night and I'll never forget the awesome neon lighted signs on the buildings and on Broadway. We stayed at a hotel near where the route ended and the next day we took a streetcar to Hollywood and Vine. Coming out of a building was a guy who looked a lot like Spencer Tracy but we weren't really too sure if it was really him even to this day but it was Vine street in 1949 and I'd like to think so that it was him.

Signed on: Sunday June 27, 2004

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Signed on: Sunday June 27, 2004

John Bergo
Kenosha, Wisconsin

My wife and I made the trip from Downtown Chicago to Santa Monica in August of 2003. We had the opportunity to see Mr. Juan Delgadillo at his restaurant when we stopped in Seligman. He was a very entertaining gentleman. It was not my first time meeting the man, but it was my wife's first time, and it will be a memory we will never forget. We had a ngreat ride on our Gold Wing, a very hot ride, but met and talked to many people along the route. We Plan on making the trip again soon. The older people that are the foundation of Route 66 are passing on so anyone that is planning on the trip and want to meet these wonderful people better plan on doing it soon.