Coined the “Mother Road” by John Steinbeck in his 1939 “The Grapes of Wrath” novel, the U.S. Route 66 has been a beloved part ...
Which U.S. Route is the 'Mother Road'? Dive into Route 66’s legendary 2,448-mile journey, its role in Dust Bowl migration, ...
In 1926, U.S. Route 66 was just a road connecting the country's midsection to the West Coast, but it soon came to symbolize pursuit of the American dream. One hundred years later, communities along ...
February 5 and 6 at the Lebanon-Laclede County Library you can see the Route 66 100 Years exhibit. It celebrates both the ...
Route 66, often referred to as the “Mother Road,” is more than just a highway; it’s an enduring symbol of American car culture and freedom. Spanning over 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, this ...
As Route 66 nears its 100th anniversary, preservation groups are pushing for federal protection and investing in historic sites across Oklahoma and the nation. Route 66 is nearing its 100th ...
Route 66 travels 2,448 miles across eight states linking Chicago to Los Angeles. Roughly 1,372 of those miles cut through Native American Tribes’ land. According to the American Indian Alaska Native ...
Where there's a Will, there's a way — to adventures along Route 66. Individuals and families are encouraged to take cultural icon and Oklahoma native Will Rogers with them, in a sense, as they travel ...
The Detroit Auto Show is featuring a "Route 66 Centennial Exhibition" with classic and modern cars. This exhibit has been designated as an Official Route 66 Centennial Project by a U.S. commission.