From the beginning, Cool Springs was an important stop for settlers and travelers on Route 66 via the Sitgreaves Pass and the Black Mountains on their way to California. The fate of the place was closely connected to that of Route 66 and after its death, the business in Cool Springs also declined. The beautifully restored station (Attention: no petrol station!) Was one of the locations for the action film "Universal Soldier" with Dolph Lundgren and Jean-Claude Van Damme in 1991. The object was completely destroyed in an explosion. In 1997 Ned Leuchtner drove through this area. The beauty, history and majesty of the area fascinated him. The ruins of Cool Springs and the spirit of the place fascinated and inspired him. Ned Leuchtner repeatedly tried to buy the property, but without success. Finally, in the summer of 2001, the owner called and said he wanted to sell. He was impressed by Ned's involvement in Cool Springs. The rebirth of Cool Springs had started. The piece of jewelery has been open again since 2005. Today, this place consists almost entirely of a former gas station with a small Route 66 museum and a souvenir shop. George, who runs the station, is very proud of his beautifully restored little "jewel", where you can also buy the "Route 66-Beer" that has been made by the way. And if you are lucky, you will meet a real roadrunner near the station "Nedley"!
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