Last September, I crossed a dream trip off my bucket list. While I'd driven many sections of Route 66 over the years, I had never tackled the entire 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica in one ...

In 1985, however, Route 66 literally fell off the map when it was decommissioned and replaced with modern interstates. Its Americana-appeal has never ceased, though, with visitors still drawn to ...

A road trip on Route 66 is a phenomenal way to enjoy lesser-known U.S. destinations, and this Missouri town is a great stop for history buffs.

With its 100th birthday on the horizon, Route 66 will soon be in the spotlight again. Now, a new book chronicling the history ...

The Birth of Route 66: A Historic Telegram . Route 66 owes its name to a telegram sent in 1926 from the Colonial Hotel in Springfield, Mo. That fateful message, ... maps, and photos.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday marked the opening of a new path at Carpenter Park Trail, allowing visitors to walk on ...

At 98, Angel Delgadillo’s entire life has played out along what John Steinbeck called “the mother road.” And the historic road likely wouldn’t exist today without him.

Last September, I crossed a dream trip off my bucket list. While I'd driven many sections of Route 66 over the years, I had never tackled the entire 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica in one ...