Updates TO THE NEW EZ 66 5TH EDITION! on Jan 17, 2023 at 3:57:31 pm [Print]

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These came to my attention AFTER we went to press (plus one goof).

IL page-17: JOLIET:
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66
W Cass St, Joliet, IL 60432
(being renovated prior to future opening at this writing)
Future GIANT ALERT (they are currently installing a giant guitar)
https://www.roadtorock.org/

Neon Museum of St. Louis
3537 Chouteau Ave, St Louis
314-585-0538
https://www.neonmuseumstl.com/?fbclid=IwAR1mPfjX8SCKcc6YeYvrNWKCxfAjb0VHPnmdMoQa3TLOB_o8nJ7rTxHSTOI

MO PAGE-12: OPTION: EARLY 66 WB:
delete the repetition of “5.5mi.” in the second sentence.



NM page-17: EB directions: To the bottom right, add “Go to NM page-8 and 9 to continue EB” just to make the transition a bit easier.

TX page-15: the reopening of the old gas station next door to the Midpoint Cafe should be soon (updated 10-17-23).


There's a new GIANT ALERT in Berwyn also. More later.

EZ 5 SHOPS on Jan 14, 2023 at 4:48:46 pm [Print]

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I am starting a list of shops that will carry the new EZ 5th Edition

Here's some that have placed orders :

Sly Fox in Virden, Illinoia


Gearhead Curios, Galena KS

Buck Atoms Cosmic Curios, Tulsa OK

routetripUSA.co.uk

Henry's Rabbit Ranch, Staunton, IL (will ship)

Spencer MO (will ship)

More to come!(yes, i STILL need to expand this list!!!)
BTW...yes, shipping from my publisher to overseas IS expensive! He used to try shipping the cheaper way...but had too much loss and damage, so now he only ships via the more reliable. costlier method.

Please order/buy from Route 66 businesses (or my publisher) if possible.

ez 5 updates: on Jan 13, 2023 at 11:14:11 pm [Print]

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All updates BEFORE this entry apply to previous editions and (most) are included in the new 5th EDITION.

So if you bought the 5th Edtion, go forward in time from here for useful updates.
NOTE: from this point in time all update pages indicated will be for the 5th edition. There are many page number changes in the new edtion, so be prepared to ignore the 5th edition page numbers if you are updating an earlier edition (you can find the proper page by context). I will TRY to include older page numbers where most helpful.

EZ 5 NOW! on Jan 13, 2023 at 11:12:31 pm [Print]

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IT'S HERE!
Yep, at long last the long-awaited FIFTH EDITION of the famed EZ 66 GUIDE is in print and ready to order!
You can buy it online directly from the publisher at www.national66.org
As I get reports of which shops on and off 66 (including overseas!) have it in stock I will point them out here and on www.mcjerry66.com so folks can support the small businesses along Route 66.
We are rather proud of this new edition. I traveled ALL of the directions in the EZ Guide, (mostly both ways) last year and then spent many, many months revising.
I added 14 pages to expand the text and maps, plus 8 "blank" pages for autographs and stamps. Most OPTIONS and SIDE TRIPS were reworked to make them even EZer to choose and follow, especially in complex city areas, with new maps as needed.
Of course the EZ 66 is still chock-full of recommendations for classic motels and eateries, museums, attractions, GIANT ALERTS, and other cool stuff to make your trip fun. The beauty of the EZ 66 Guide is that you can choose to take an easy, simpler trip by merely following the "boxed" westbound or eastbound directions.
OR, you can add to your adventure by choosing any or all of the OPTIONS and SIDE TRIPS! The EZ 66 is your interactive guide to developing and enjoying the best Route 66 trip for your time and tastes! Pick what you want. Hop on and off. Do part or all, east or west, drive the dirt or stick to pavement...it is all up to you! The 5th Edition of the EZ 66 Guide will help you experience the REAL, AUTHENTIC ROUTE 66!
This is now the most up-to-date guide out there (I even had to yell 'STOP THE PRESSES" at the last minute so I could make emergency revisions to 5 pages in California to account for a reopened stretch of 66). While Historic Route 66 is constantly changing, my update pages at www.mcjerry66.com will continue to be your source for up-to-date info.
My thanks to all of the shops who have supported the EZ 66 Guide over the last 18 years! We are glad to have been able to support many of these wonderful places along the Mother Road and hope to keep promoting Route 66 for years to come.

BTW: the link to order elsewhere on this site is broken. just go to www.national66.org

AMBOY TO LUDLOW OPEN on Nov 28, 2022 at 11:05:50 pm [Print]

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UPDATE: 12-6-22: Just got confirmations that 66 IS OPEN from Amboy to Ludlow (depsite contrary reports yesterday)

For now...check updates before your trip!


Still closed east of Amboy, from Kelbaker Rd back to Fenner.
Use Kelbaker Rd south from I-40 to reach Amboy and continue west to Ludlow (or reverse eastbound).

RV ALERT: there may be some load limited bridges west of Amboy

bump on Oct 20, 2022 at 10:26:46 pm [Print]

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ROLLA AND MARSHFIELD MO on Oct 26, 2021 at 1:13:24 pm [remove] - [edit] [Print] BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE MAY 30 UPDATES FOR ROLLA, AND JUNE 23 FOR MARSHFIELD. SOME CONFUSING CHANGES IN the route.

UPDATE: as of 12-6, GOOGLE still does not accurately depict the new road configurations east of Marshfield.

BUMP on Oct 20, 2022 at 10:26:13 pm [Print]

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GASCONADE BRIDGE REMINDER on Nov 19, 2021 at 6:07:23 pm [remove] - [edit] [Print]
MO page-17: You can now drive old 66 between exit 145 and exit 140 east of Lebanon. A new outer road
bridge has been opened, bypassing the closed and endangered 1923 Gasconade river bridge. You do NOT
have to "JOIN I-40 WEST or EAST anymore. There is a side road that will let you get closer to the old
bridge.

WILLIAMS AZ on Sep 18, 2022 at 12:51:05 am [Print]

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Look at the reviews of Pete's Gas Station museum and decide for yourself. BTW...if you go in DON"T wear a mask!

Niangua creek Detour on Aug 11, 2022 at 12:24:13 am [Print]

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The recent detour between Conway and Marshfield MO is now over. Hwy CC is OPEN where MODOT removed a beautiful 1923 bridge and replaced it with an ugly slab.

Check the other updates for the NEW directions between this bridge and Marshfield, as the new section of CC does not go to Marshfield anymore, and as of April there was STILL NO H-66 sign at the hard to spot new intersection of Old 66/Hubbel Rd.

CLAREMORE MOTOR INN on Jul 31, 2022 at 7:11:02 pm [Print]

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Just got another bad report about the Claremore Motor inn in Claremore OK. Dirty.I had already stopped recommending it.