The Route 66 Bowling Alley Sign That Refused to Disappear

Historic aerial view of the Willow Springs district near the original 66 Bowl on NW 39th in Oklahoma City.

What do country star Vince Gill, rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson, and an old Oklahoma City bowling alley have in common? The answer is glowing again in Chandler, Oklahoma. Route 66 Bowl sits at 920 E. 1st Street in Chandler, right on the Mother Road. Today it is a family entertainment stop with bowling, arcade games, […]

August 20, 2026

Bigfoot balances on a slender flower stem at Myriad Botanical Gardens, with fountains and the downtown skyline behind Crystal Bridge Conservatory.

A playful late-summer moment inviting viewers to notice the garden’s fine details and Bigfoot’s gentle balance.