U.S. Route 66 turns 100 years old this year, and communities along the historic highway are preparing for a year of centennial events. The road was established in 1926 and eventually stretched about 2 ...

It’s full steam ahead on Route 66 nostalgia this year, with the Mother Road celebrating its 100th anniversary. While the ...

The Conoco Tower Station and U-Drop Inn in Shamrock, TX. Old Route 66 crosses eight states, three time zones, and more than 2,400 miles as it winds its way from Santa Monica to Chicago. You’ll find ...

The Southwest is a remarkable portion of the United States. Visitors are treated to not just desert landscapes and rich cultural amenities, but also warm sunny days ideal for exploration. Kingman is a ...

With the 100th anniversary of Route 66 fast approaching in 2026, Oklahoma communities are being called on to help refresh their stretch of the historic highway. Route 66 spans more than 400 miles in ...

Truxton wasn’t much of anything until the 1950s postwar car boom, and then became one among many Route 66 cities bypassed by the construction of Interstate 40 in 1979. It’s very nearly a ghost town ...

ST. LOUIS – If you’re truly looking to “get your kicks on Route 66,” this year offers a once-in-a-century reason to make that happen. Route 66, one of America’s first commissioned highways also known ...

John and Lisa Merrill of Apple Valley are preparing to lead a caravan of RVers on a “Route 66 Centennial” adventure from ...

Samantha explores Route 66 in New Mexico, from Tucumcari to Santa Fe to Gallup. Samantha travels the Mother Road through New Mexico, starting at the retro Motel Safari in Tucumcari. She visits the ...

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