Kickin' Along Route 66
2011 Historic Route 66 Fun Run
Get your cars shined and ready for the Historic Route 66 Fun Run, taking place April 29th through May 1st. The fun run, sponsored by the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, has become an Arizona Route 66 tradition. This year marks the 24th for the event. Participants travel from Seligman to the final destination of Topock/ Golden Shores, approximately 140 miles during the run. The event kicks off with registration and other fun events Friday in Seligman. The big send off happens early Saturday morning.
Arizona can claim the bragging rights of having the longest continuous portion of Route 66 still in existence. Arizona has more than 200 miles of the original Route 66 still around.
Who can participate in this road rally? That’s the “fun” of this run, any (and this does really mean any) street legal vehicle can participate from classic cars to jalopies. The event attracts hundreds of participants. The event is not timed so fun runners can take in some of the sights along the way. The goal of the event is to have fun and enjoy a bit of cruising on the Route. Entertainment is planned in the towns and cities the Fun Run goes through.
Find out more about the event by visiting http://www.azrt66.com/funrun.htm
To discover more about Seligman, you will want to visit The Seligman Buzz.
While in Seligman you will want to make a visit the Historic Seligman Sundries, in the heart of the Seligman Historic District. Enjoy an espresso or your favorite gourmet Fossil Creek Trading Company coffee drink at the vintage soda fountain. Take a trip into the past and view the unique Seligman memorabilia and artifacts on display. Outdoor seating available -- the best seat along Route 66 for seeing the start of the Fun Run.
Visit the Historic Seligman Sundries online at http://seligmansundries.com/
Homolovi State Park Reopens
Homolovi State Park is open once again. The park, located near Winslow, officially reopened in March and is once again
ready to receive visitors. Previously, the park was closed because of state budget cuts. To date, most of the state parks that were closed or slated to close remain open. Only two remain closed – Lyman Lake near St. Johns and Oracle, located near Tucson.
A donation from the Hopi Tribe provided the funds to reopen the state’s first archaeological state park. The park’s operating costs for the next year will be covered by the funds.
The park plays a significant role in the history and culture of the Hopi Tribe. There are approximately 300 ancestral homes in the seven villages, which were constructed during 600 AD through 1300 AD, located within Homolovi State Park.
The park also encompasses Sunset Cemetery, a small cemetery from a group of 19th century settlers who founded the city of Sunset. For more information about the park, including amenities, hours and entrance fees, visit