"Sixty-six is the mother road, the road of flight,” wrote John Steinbeck in his 1939 novel Grapes of Wrath. When Route 66 was first established in 1926 as one of the first official US highways, it was ...

Also known as the Mother Road, Route 66 runs from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, passing through eight states and countless towns. When it first opened to traffic in 1926, the scenic ...

Last September, I crossed a dream trip off my bucket list. While I’d driven many sections of Route 66 over the years, I had never tackled the entire 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica in one ...

Exploring the history of racial segregation and discrimination along Oklahoma's iconic highway, and how it shaped the ...

Since 1926, Route 66 has been more than just a highway - it's also home to vintage accommodations rich in American history. From pink Cadillac beds to teepees reimagined, these iconic stays promise ...