With summer fast approaching, road trip season will be here before you know it. And while Route 66 has been overtaken by more convenient interstate highways, this historic slice of Americana remains ...
To celebrate its lasting legacy on travel, commerce and American culture, Route 66 centennial events are planned all across ...
Even after nearly a century, Route 66 still turns a cross-country drive into something unforgettable. America’s most famous highway still knows how to deliver a great story and a fantastic photo op.
There is a world beyond New York in US, if you want to dive into its history and culture, and Missouri is one of the many ...
Route 66 had had a major impact on American history in the 20th century. Long before the interstate highways were a twinkle in Dwight Eisenhower’s eye, it connected many previously isolated Western ...
SPONSORED – Ariston Caf, the oldest operating diner on Route 66, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024, marking a century of serving travelers along the historic highway. Located on the iconic ...
Editor’s Note: Jack Becker is the editor of Caprock Chronicles and is a Librarian Emeritus from Texas Tech University. He can be reached at jack.becker@ttu.edu. Today’s article is the first of an ...
As the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, join Pulitzer Prize winners Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans as they spotlight the stops and people who live along America’s highway.
The Route 66 Fun Run is an annual event celebrating the historic highway. The Route 66 Fun Run 2025 takes place May 2-4, starting in Seligman and ending in Topock. The event features a car show, ...