Route 66 centennial: Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this ...
Forbes

Route 66 Is Turning 100 (And Getting A Major Makeover)

How Oklahoma is leading the revival of America’s most iconic highway. Plus, a look at how states from Illinois to California are reviving the Mother Road for its 100th anniversary. ByLaura Begley ...
Forbes

Native America Up Close Along Route 66 In New Mexico

Historic Route 66 celebrates its 100 th anniversary in 2026. While the so-called “Mother Road” defined classic Americana–tourist kitsch, neon signs, roadside motels–most of its mid-century fame has ...
News9

Route 66 preservation efforts continue ahead of 2026 centennial

As Route 66 nears its 100th anniversary, preservation groups are pushing for federal protection and investing in historic sites across Oklahoma and the nation. Route 66 is nearing its 100th ...
AOL

Route 66 Is Turning 100, and 2026 Is the Best Year to Drive It

Route 66 was officially designated in 1926, linking Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, across eight states. Originally built from existing roads, it became the backbone of westward travel ...
NBC Los Angeles

USPS will release Route 66 Forever stamps soon. See the colorful set

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 ...
Los Angeles Times

More than 66 fascinating, fun and downright cool stops along Route 66

Some people take on Route 66 in one epic driving session. Others nibble at it mile by mile, year by year. Either way works, so long as you don’t hurry. I covered fewer than 200 miles most days, which ...