EZ UPDATES

For readers of the EZ 66 Guide for Travelers, I have provided free online updates to help keep your Route 66 experience as current as possible. As you might imagine, Route 66 is constantly undergoing changes, some good, others not so. Businesses open and close, roads are re-routed and street names change.

Please check back here just before your trip for the latest info. Entries are dated as to when they were added.

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EZ 66 readers have been helpful in keeping me keep the guidebook updated in between my own road trips, so if you discover something that needs to be addressed while on your journey, please let me know!

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OK page 11 on Oct 13, 2014 at 7:19:49 pm [Print]
Typo alert! The oil derrick at Route 66 Village is "only" 154 feet high!More goodies are in progress for this growing attraction on Tulsa's west side.

OK page-30 on Sep 30, 2014 at 11:32:39 pm [Print]
Sadly, Annabelle, of the Mediocre Music Makers fame, has passed away.

Winslow AZ on Sep 24, 2014 at 2:44:08 pm [Print]
The previous update has reminded me that another gallery visitor sent me brochures from their visit to Rock Art Ranch, which is located south of 66 near Winslow, AZ.
You can get different tours of this working ranch, including a a museum, Indian petroglyphs, etc. Reservations for the tours are required. Check out these websites for more info:


http://gosw.about.com/od/arizonatravelguide/p/rockartranch.htm

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g31411-d102662-Reviews-Rock_Art_Canyon_Ranch-Winslow_Arizona.html

Amarillo Texas on Sep 24, 2014 at 2:36:52 pm [Print]
I often get requests for info on cowboy/western themed activities along 66. Here's a report from a recent visitor to the gallery:

(we) visited Los Credos ranch on Paulo Duro Canyon yesterday for a fantastic horse riding ranch experience. The proprietor Phyllis Payne was truly wonderful and inspiring with her knowledge and love of horses and local Indian history. The vistas were simply breath taking. I would heartily recommend this for anyone on route66 due to its close proximity to the route (off I-40 in Amarillo-TX 14 miles down Pullman Rd) and the quality of experience. Phyls is a great personality on route 66. Her website is
http://cowgirlsandcowboysinthewest.com/wp/contact-us/

IL page-7 on Sep 19, 2014 at 2:59:06 pm [Print]
South of Joliet (about 2 miles south from I-80) at Laraway Rd is a convenience store called "Route 66 Food and Fuel". Look for the Blues Brothers' Bluesmobile replica perched on a pole on the south side of their lot.

BTW...the fiberglass gas pump replicas are reportedly no longer on the streets in Joliet.

Williams Motels on Aug 29, 2014 at 3:51:09 pm [Print]
This trip i stayed overnight at the Downtowner, which was excellent. The Lodge on 66 across the street (same owners) also has great rooms. If you're lucky you'll meet the mayor of Williams as he moseys along 66, greeting tourists. Just look for the tall and lean cowboy, who also owns Wild West Jct, which has a great restaurant, bar and fantastic western theme motel rooms!

Tucumcari on Aug 29, 2014 at 3:48:48 pm [Print]
I stayed at the Safari Motel in Tucumcari on the way back, one of several great motels in that lucky town. Their new "Wanda Jackson" suite is fabulous! Very luxurious and roomy...a great place too stay for a few days of exploring!

AZ page-14 on Aug 24, 2014 at 8:33:48 pm [Print]
Gravel option #1, from Bellemont to Parks, has suffered some from recent rains. On the eastern portion (a short section past private land) the road is very "rubboard" and rough. Go slow, and choose the smoothest track. the remainder is mostly OK. This should be smoothed eventually.

Mo page-13 on Aug 05, 2014 at 3:54:06 pm [Print]
The Univ of MO at Rolla is now the MO Univ of Science and Technology. Campus construction may have blocked the view of the Stonehenge replica (or maybe its been moved). I'll check next trip.

TX Page 10 on Aug 04, 2014 at 3:32:06 pm [Print]
Reader Roger Bartkowicz reminded me that there is a GIANT PEACE SYMBOL along the north side of 66 east of Amarillo (between Exits 87 and 85)in a cool little peace park. So there's a Giant Cross and Giant Peace Sign within about 20 miles!