by Jim Hinckley | Sep 10, 2026 | Events, Kingman, Kingman Tourism, Our Area, Route 66, Tourism, Travel
The heart of historic Route 66, Kingman, Arizona. That is not merely a marketing slogan. This dusty desert crossroads was immortalized in a catchy tune about getting your kicks on Route 66 penned by Bobby Troup in 1946. And in 1932 the city hosted the annual U.S....
by Jim Hinckley | Apr 24, 2026 | Events, History, Kingman, Kingman Tourism, Mohave County, Our Area, Route 66, Tourism, Travel
It might be to late for making a reservation at Tin Can Alley on 66, one of the hottest new lodging options on legendary Route 66, for the Route 66 Fun Run weekend. But it is not to late to make plans to attend this extraordinary event that transforms more than 150...
by Jim Hinckley | Apr 2, 2026 | Events, History, Kingman, Kingman Tourism, Our Area, Route 66, Tourism
Heart of Historic Route 66. That is how Kingman, Arizona is promoted. But there is more than Route 66 to this delightful dusty historic crossroads with a vibrant historic district. You can see a bit of what makes this charming town a destination in the newest video...
by Jim Hinckley | Mar 21, 2026 | Events, Golden Valley, History, Kingman, Kingman Tourism, Mohave County, Our Area, Route 66, Tourism, Travel
A centennial to celebrate is putting the spotlight on Kingman, Arizona. After a stop in Oatman and shooting video on Route 66 through Sitgreaves Pass, Gaylin Anderson and Lance Coury of the popular 2LaneLife channel were recently in town capturing footage for an...
by Jim Hinckley | Feb 6, 2026 | California, Events, Food, Fort Mohave, Golden Valley, History, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Laughlin, Needles CA, Nevada, Our Area, Route 66, Topock, Tourism, Travel
It is the only highway in the United States with an international fan club. There are Route 66 associations that organize events and even tours based in Germany, Czechia, Canada, Japan, and the Netherlands. And there are companies that specialize in Route 66 tours...
