Rhys Martin
@rhysfunk.com
Photographer, writer, and traveler from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Prez of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and Preserve Route 66 Manager for the National Trust for Historic Preservation (views are my own, though.) Puns.
The last light of day on Historic Route 66 outside of Barstow, California.
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The last light of day on Historic Route 66 outside of Barstow, California.
Happy 99th Birthday Route 66! And a peaceful, comfortable Veteran's Day to all who have served. Hello from the "Peace and Love" monument along #Route66 in Beverly Hills, a gift from resident Ringo Starr.
November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Happy 99th Birthday Route 66! And a peaceful, comfortable Veteran's Day to all who have served. Hello from the "Peace and Love" monument along #Route66 in Beverly Hills, a gift from resident Ringo Starr.
Joshua Tree National Park is like an alien landscape. What a wondrous place.
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Joshua Tree National Park is like an alien landscape. What a wondrous place.
Congratulations to everyone involved with the relighting of the neon sign at Road Runner's Retreat in Chambless, California! The business is long gone but this desert icon will remind Route 66 travelers of the area's history.
November 9, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Congratulations to everyone involved with the relighting of the neon sign at Road Runner's Retreat in Chambless, California! The business is long gone but this desert icon will remind Route 66 travelers of the area's history.
November 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I don't know why he needs all of these toys up here, but if it makes him happy who am I to ask questions..
November 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
I don't know why he needs all of these toys up here, but if it makes him happy who am I to ask questions..
In 1958, teacher Clara Luper led a sit-in at the Katz Drug Store in downtown Oklahoma City. Now a bronze monument stands where that drugstore was.
One of the seats at the counter is empty, inviting people to join in and reflect on the courage and determination it took to stand up by sitting down.
One of the seats at the counter is empty, inviting people to join in and reflect on the courage and determination it took to stand up by sitting down.
November 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
In 1958, teacher Clara Luper led a sit-in at the Katz Drug Store in downtown Oklahoma City. Now a bronze monument stands where that drugstore was.
One of the seats at the counter is empty, inviting people to join in and reflect on the courage and determination it took to stand up by sitting down.
One of the seats at the counter is empty, inviting people to join in and reflect on the courage and determination it took to stand up by sitting down.
The @oklahomaroute66.com Association had a great time out at the Will Rogers Days Parade in Claremore! We had cars representing every decade between Route 66's creation in 1926 to today.
November 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The @oklahomaroute66.com Association had a great time out at the Will Rogers Days Parade in Claremore! We had cars representing every decade between Route 66's creation in 1926 to today.
Did you know that Slovakia has their own Highway 66?
October 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Did you know that Slovakia has their own Highway 66?
Great job, Afton! Local artist Jessica Stout created this vibrant mural featuring the town's history. I wore my DX jacket in honor of my late friend Laurel Kane; she inspired me to get more involved a decade ago now. The town came together to raise funds to make this artwork a reality. #Route66
October 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Great job, Afton! Local artist Jessica Stout created this vibrant mural featuring the town's history. I wore my DX jacket in honor of my late friend Laurel Kane; she inspired me to get more involved a decade ago now. The town came together to raise funds to make this artwork a reality. #Route66
"Don't talk to me or my son ever again."
October 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
"Don't talk to me or my son ever again."
From the El Reno Air Show on 10/4
October 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
From the El Reno Air Show on 10/4
When filmmaker John Paget calls and asks if you have a few minutes, you say 𝗬𝗲𝘀! Filming for Route 66: The Main Street of America is underway with this sweet classic Cadillac. Thanks for stopping by the @oklahomaroute66.com office and safe travels as you continue west.
October 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
When filmmaker John Paget calls and asks if you have a few minutes, you say 𝗬𝗲𝘀! Filming for Route 66: The Main Street of America is underway with this sweet classic Cadillac. Thanks for stopping by the @oklahomaroute66.com office and safe travels as you continue west.
The HOPE Crew from @savingplaces.bsky.social is in Oklahoma City and invites the public to the WH Slaughter Mansion this Saturday! You can check out the mortar restoration work that is underway and learn the history behind this important site.
October 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The HOPE Crew from @savingplaces.bsky.social is in Oklahoma City and invites the public to the WH Slaughter Mansion this Saturday! You can check out the mortar restoration work that is underway and learn the history behind this important site.
Yesterday was a Route 66 day! Attended the opening of The Caldwell Collection at Mustang Field vintage aircraft museum in El Reno (paired with a great burger at Jobe's), checked in at Yukon's Czech festival, then visited with John Hargrove in Arcadia, Oklahoma. The road is never boring!
October 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Yesterday was a Route 66 day! Attended the opening of The Caldwell Collection at Mustang Field vintage aircraft museum in El Reno (paired with a great burger at Jobe's), checked in at Yukon's Czech festival, then visited with John Hargrove in Arcadia, Oklahoma. The road is never boring!
The iconic Chrysler Plymouth sign in Bristow, Oklahoma - dark for more than 50 years - is coming down for a full restoration. I'll be rebuilt in a new plaza right on Route 66 for the Centennial!
September 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The iconic Chrysler Plymouth sign in Bristow, Oklahoma - dark for more than 50 years - is coming down for a full restoration. I'll be rebuilt in a new plaza right on Route 66 for the Centennial!
Back home after a wonderful time at #PastForward25! I spent time with colleagues from @savingplaces.bsky.social, made new friends across the preservation spectrum, and enjoyed the heck out of Milwaukee. Oh, and #FlatWill got to visit the start of Route 66 in Chicago!
September 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Back home after a wonderful time at #PastForward25! I spent time with colleagues from @savingplaces.bsky.social, made new friends across the preservation spectrum, and enjoyed the heck out of Milwaukee. Oh, and #FlatWill got to visit the start of Route 66 in Chicago!
BRONZE FONZ! I'm sorry Milwaukee, I was not aware of your greatness.
September 16, 2025 at 1:54 AM
BRONZE FONZ! I'm sorry Milwaukee, I was not aware of your greatness.
I got to see Tulsa's King Cabbage Brass Band play with an entire symphony last night and it blew my face off.
September 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I got to see Tulsa's King Cabbage Brass Band play with an entire symphony last night and it blew my face off.