Caprock Chronicles explores the history of the iconic Route 66 as it passes through the Texas Panhandle on its journey from ...

Route 66 is an American icon known for vintage vibes, roadside attractions, retro motels, and nostalgic eateries. A good meal is never far away while traveling the Mother Road, which celebrates its ...

Historic Route 66 celebrates 100 years in 2026. In Springfield, Mo., widely recognized as the birthplace of the Mother Road, the city will launch the highway’s centennial with a kickoff event honoring ...

I love the quirk and nostalgia of Route 66, also known as the Mother Road. I was surprised by wild burros, an ancient civilization, and a live streamed steak-eating contest. I'd recommend that all ...

From the trade roads of ancient Egypt and Africa, on through the world’s pre-automotive toll roads, history is rife with examples of towns that came alive when an arterial thoroughfare—later the ...

The 3rd Hour of TODAY will broadcast live from the newly completed Birthplace of Route 66 Plaza, from 8 to 9 a.m. CDT on April 30, according to a community announcement. The broadcast will kick off a ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Local residents can now register to join the TODAY Show live in Springfield on NBC as they broadcast live from during the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration. TODAY ...

Route 66 helped build the High Desert, transforming isolated towns into connected cities, and linking Victorville and Barstow to Los Angeles and the rest of the country. Dubbed the Mother Road, Route ...

The iconic Route 66 turns 100 this year and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is commemorating “The Mother Road” by issuing a set of colorful Forever stamps featuring photos of memorable spots along the ...

Mary Beth Babcock didn’t set out to become a collector of roadside giants, some taller than a lanky giraffe. But fate, it seems, knew better. As we stand in the shadow of a six-metre fibreglass figure ...

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa's Route 66 Capital Cruise World-Record Classic Car Centennial Parade will feature 16 distinct Party Zones along the 5.5-mile spectator route. Beginning at Yale Avenue and Route 66 ...

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