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.

Rand McNally Publishing Launches The Official Map of the Route 66 Centennial

"Rand McNally has a long history of innovation, including the creation of the highway numbering system used to name Route 66," said Joseph Roark, CEO of Rand McNally Publishing. "As the Official Map ...
KOAT Albuquerque

Map highlights Indigenous communities and history along Route 66

Route 66, a historic highway that passes through more than 25 tribal nations, is being revitalized by Indigenous communities to offer travelers an authentic cultural experience. Gail Chehak, a citizen ...
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 ...
The New York Times

What a New American Citizen Learned on Route 66

A writer drove from Chicago to L.A. to see what it truly means to belong to a place. Amboy, Calif., in the Mojave Desert, off the old Route 66.Credit...Andrew Moore Supported by By Aatish Taseer ...