TUCUMCARI, NM — In 2026, Route 66 celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the road. Called “America’s Mother Road,” it runs from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles. While ...

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, ...

David Schwartz's lifelong dream of traveling Route 66 has culminated in his photographs being featured on a new series of ...

To celebrate its lasting legacy on travel, commerce and American culture, Route 66 centennial events are planned all across the country. Many events are scheduled around St. Louis in the upcoming ...

The Route 66 centennial celebration will kick off April 30 in Springfield with a live broadcast of the TODAY show and concert ...

Photographer's Route 66 journey leads to USPS stamp series ...

Runners can now register for the second annual Andy Payne Route 66 Race, the kickoff to Claremore's celebration of the Mother ...

2026 is a big year for Route 66 because it's the centennial celebration! A new exhibit at the National Cowboy and Western ...

February 5 and 6 at the Lebanon-Laclede County Library you can see the Route 66 100 Years exhibit. It celebrates both the centennial of the route and the 250th birthday of the United States.

The National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration will be held in Springfield from April 30 to May 3, 2026, featuring ...

Springfield will host the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration April 30-May 2, 2026, marking the 100th anniversary of the historic highway.