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Nonetheless, the Joads and 200,000-plus anguished families saw heading west on Route 66 as their only salvation, adapt or die. Steinbeck called the Route the Mother Road, I like to call it the Highway ... Read More

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The tiny Mojave Desert outpost of Amboy has seen a lot of change over the past 50 years or so. First, Route 66 was bypassed by Interstate 40, directing travelers ... Read More

A trip down Missouri highways and byways is more than a journey to places, it's about seeking authentic America and its people, according to the president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri. Read More

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) -There's a new attraction in Lawrence County for Route 66 enthusiasts. Located south of Miller at the intersection of Highway 39 and Highway 96, this sign is expected to ... Read More

U.S. Route 491, formally U.S. Route 666, running through New Mexico is known to have had many casualties. This caused the highway to be claimed as cursed with its ... Read More

In November, we will mark the upcoming hundredth anniversary of Route 66 with Kelli Shapiro returning to give us a presentation on this, the most famous of highways in the ... Read More

With the 'Mother Road' celebrating its 100th birthday next year, Laura French goes back to where it all began and explores the birthplace of America's most famous highway ... Read More

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Route 66, often referred to as the '?Mother Road,'? is more than just a highway; it's an enduring symbol of American car culture and freedom. Spanning over 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, this ... Read More

Planning a trip? Illinois releases updated highway map with Route 66 highlights, Amtrak routes, and QR codes for travel planning. Read More