There's nothing quite as fun or freeing as a road trip — and the best American road trips are taken down historic Route 66. The road goes by many names, including "The Mother Road," "Will Rogers ...

Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 presenting the country an opportunity to authentically rewrite the narrative of the Mother Road, so-named by John Steinbeck in his 1939 novel, “The Grapes of Wrath ...

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 ...

The annual Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival will take place May 3 and 4 in central Illinois. This festival is a self-guided journey along 100 miles of historic Old Route 66 from from ...

Christmas shopping on Route 66: Find treasures in Tulsa Episode 3 of Oklahoma’s Own Route 66 Road Trip takes us across the Mother Road during the holidays, from cozy coffee shops to classic Oklahoma ...

Our Route 66 road trip ended at the beginning, at East Jackson Boulevard and South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, where a brown sign hanging 12 feet high on a light post tells people they’ve reached the ...

It’s that time of year when we look for any excuse to spend time outside. A day at the beach. A walk through the park. A road trip with the windows down. Two members of our newsroom are heading out ...

Episode 2 of Oklahoma’s Own Route 66 Road Trip takes us to the larger-than-life landmarks that watch over the Mother Road.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Our Route 66 road trip began at the end, at the famed fishing pier jutting out into the Pacific Ocean. On a breezy Sunday afternoon, the first day of June, a steady stream of ...