Route 66 in eastern Oklahoma

arrowood trading post 66 catoosa
Route 66 was full of souvenir shops... this is just one of many, but...

historic sign
at the Blue Whale in Catoosa

roadside attraction sign
in 2003 Hampton Hotels sponsored these signs that went up all along Route 66...

the ark at catoosa
At the blue whale, this used to be a small petting zoo. Although the...

blue whale
Look at that evil eye! Go ahead, play Jonah & walk into the maw

whale and sign
When first opened, this was a great swimming spot or picnic area... you can...

claremore water tower
Claremore is another city that embraces it's Route 66 heritage

route 66 3 bridges claremore
Right outside of Claremore Oklahoma, view going East with the old railroad...

route 66 double bridge
another view, this headed west

66 in Miami Oklahoma
Pronounced My-am-ah, this city has a nice stretch of 66 through it, as...

66 sign in miami
They're justifiably proud of the old mother road

66 in miami
A little dark... it wasn't the brightest of days, and this was my old...

coleman theatre miami
This theater is still being used, & has a beatiful Wurlitzer...

Me & Carlotta
at a Tulsa Route 66 event. Wish this were my car! The kids & I had...

bike
at the Tulsa Route 66 festival... it was full of beautiful bikes & cars.

another bike
at the same festival. This one was painted as a commemorative of Route 66.

article published 3/2/2006