by Jim Hinckley | Sep 1, 2026 | Economy, History, Kingman, Kingman Tourism, Our Area, Route 66, Tourism, Travel
The road of dreams. That would be an apt descriptor for iconic Route 66 in the year of the highways centennial. Markku Jaakkola and Jacob Gilbert recently took to the road in a 1973 Chrysler New Yorker. But this Route 66 centennial adventure was more than just a road...
by Jim Hinckley | Jul 9, 2025 | Book Review, History, Kingman, Kingman Tourism, Our Area, Route 66, Tourism, Travel
“Route 66: 100 Years” is not just a book — it’s a time capsule, a chronicle of the American story, and a travelogue rolled into one. Published by Motorbooks, this Route 66 centennial anthology is Jim Hinckley’s 23rd book and quite possibly his most heartfelt. It...
by Jim Hinckley | Jun 7, 2025 | Automotive, Did you Know, Events, Food, Golden Valley, History, Kingman, Kingman Tourism, Mohave County, Our Area, Route 66, Tourism, Travel
Thank you, Joyce Wiley of the Kingman Office of Tourism for this information. The first month of summer is shping up to be very busy in Kingman, Arizona, the heart of historic Route 66. June 7, 13, 14 – How I Became A Pirate – Kingman Center for the Arts...
by Jim Hinckley | Jun 27, 2024 | Economy, Mohave County, Our Area, Route 66, Tourism, Travel
Route 66 Road Fest in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a relatively new event. But it is developing into a major attraction for Route 66 enthusiasts. And it is also a networking opportunity that illustrates the potential economic impact of Route 66 and Route 66 centennial tourism...
by Jim Hinckley | May 3, 2024 | Events, Food, Kingman, Kingman Tourism, Mohave County, Our Area, Press Release, Route 66, Tourism, Travel
Smile inducing fun with the 35th annual Route 66 Fun Run is just one of the exciting events scheduled in Kingman, Arizona. Thank you Katie Barthlow of the Kingman Office of Tourism for the information and tips. May 3 & 4 – Inaugural Golden Valley Poppy Days...
