Places to see, things to do
By Jim Conkle How did this sign come to be on the Santa Monica Pier and who made it happen? The story begins when Dan Rice, who was in the process of opening up the first store on the pier that was 100% Route 66 themed, saw an old photo of this sign. It was […]
This is the story of Grand Canyon Caverns, a unique tourist attraction along Route 66 about 63 miles east of Kingman, Arizona, just outside of Peach Springs. This story was written by Howard Sheldon. Pulse Custom Magazine This article was included in the custom magazine created for Grand Canyon Caverns by Mother Road Enterprises. Read […]
It’s an age-old story that has taken place all over the United States: an old road is replaced by a more modern Interstate freeway. Fascinating history about the old road is lost as traffic and modern times begin flowing down the new road. Just like so many towns along Route 66, this story played out […]
Situated along one of Southern California’s most well-known highways is one of its least-known botanical gardens – Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden in Claremont. Many people who travel on Route 66 don’t even notice the little sign that marks the entrance to this botanical garden that specializes in plants from its home state of California. […]
By James Harris Is it the end? Or just the beginning? It’s a matter of perspective, really, but what is truly undeniable is that the Route 66 journey cannot be considered complete without the Santa Monica Pier. Much like Bogey and Bacall, peanut butter and jelly or baseball and hot dogs, the Mother Road and […]