Slow down and talk to people. This advice goes against the grain of American culture and commerce lately, but many “roadies” agree that it’s crucial to getting the best of Route 66. “It’s the people ...

As the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, join Pulitzer Prize winners Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans as they spotlight the stops and people who live along America’s highway.

Route 66 is the quintessential American road trip — a 2,500-mile odyssey across eight states from Chicago to Santa Monica. And with 2026 being the route’s 100th birthday, this year is the perfect time ...

In celebration of the Centennial Year of Route 66, more people than ever are hitting the open road to take the 2,448-mile-long journey between Chicago and Santa Monica. This road trip typically takes ...

This man is huge. Standing confidently on the side of the road, legs slightly spread and sporting space-age, metallic silver boots, he’s over 30ft tall, his shoulders almost level with the tip of the ...

After leaving Springfield, Missouri, we journeyed west along Route 66, through the towns of Halltown, Ash Grove, Avilla, and Carthage before turning south and heading to Joplin. In Joplin, we paid a ...