Texas Monthly magazine, using the concept of nostalgia as its focus, recently produced a segment for PBS-TV that features several Route 66 sites in the Panhandle. Included are the Jericho ghost town, the Midpoint Cafe in Adrian and the Milburn-Price Culture Museum in Vega. The segment also examines the Fort Hancock 6-man football team, a … Continue reading Texas Monthly segment on PBS-TV takes a look at several Route 66 sites in the Panhandle
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Documentary film shows Route 66 through the eyes of an Italian traveler
A 70-minute documentary film featuring a Route 66 journey by an Italian traveler was recently released on YouTube. Corrado Parlati, editor of MentiSommerse.it, an independent cultural publication based in Naples, Italy, drove Route 66 from end to end this summer and released the documentary, titled "Route 66 - The Guardians of the Mother Road," online … Continue reading Documentary film shows Route 66 through the eyes of an Italian traveler
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway launches family activity book
The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway invites families to experience the Mother Road in a fun and interactive way with the launch of its new "Color Your Way Down Route 66" activity book. Developed by the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway in partnership with Ace Sign Company and illustrated by Macie Wright, a Millikin University student and graduate … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway launches family activity book
Heritage Corridor Destinations releases 2026 Route 66 Travel Guide
Heritage Corridor Destinations recently unveiled its 2026 Route 66 Travel Guide at City Square in downtown Joliet, Illinois. The 2026 guide provides travelers with a new resource for exploring the first 100 miles of Route 66 as the iconic highway celebrates its historic centennial anniversary. The announcement took place during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for City Square, Joliet's new … Continue reading Heritage Corridor Destinations releases 2026 Route 66 Travel Guide
Spanish-language Oklahoma Route 66 Passport and Travel Guide now available for download
To better serve international visitors, the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department has released Spanish-language versions of the Oklahoma Route 66 Passport and Oklahoma Route 66 Travel Guide. Route 66 continues to draw visitors from around the world to Oklahoma, with travelers exploring roadside attractions, historic towns, museums, restaurants and landmarks along the Mother Road. The translated publications make it easier … Continue reading Spanish-language Oklahoma Route 66 Passport and Travel Guide now available for download
Grand opening of McClanahan Park in Chandler set for July 4, will include 66 Man superhero statue
The City of Chandler, Oklahoma, announced it will hold a grand opening on July 4 for McClanahan Park -- including a 30-foot-tall statue of the 66 Man comic book superhero created by resident and Route 66 artist Jerry McClanahan. The city stated on Facebook: The grand opening will take place from 7–9 p.m. and will … Continue reading Grand opening of McClanahan Park in Chandler set for July 4, will include 66 Man superhero statue
Touch Media releases seventh edition of the blue Route 66 Passport
Touch Media has released the seventh edition of the blue Mother Road Route 66 Passport, continuing a tradition that began in 2018. The new edition features updated content and new destinations for travelers to discover during the Route 66 centennial celebrations. Created as a long-term project that encourages travelers to explore communities along the Mother … Continue reading Touch Media releases seventh edition of the blue Route 66 Passport
Touch Media launches Centennial Passport project that supports Route 66 entities
Touch Media recently launched “You Are the Last Missing Piece of Route 66, Fellow Traveler,” a community-focused initiative built around The Route 66 Centennial Passport. The project celebrates the Route 66 centennial by giving travelers a simple way to support the people and organizations that preserve America’s most famous road. The idea is clear: Every … Continue reading Touch Media launches Centennial Passport project that supports Route 66 entities
Route 66 Motorheads to host Centennial Cultural Program honoring journey of ultramarathoner
As part of celebrating Route 66's centennial, Route 66 Motorheads in Springfield, Illinois, will host a centennial cultural gathering on June 6 centered around the journey of endurance runner Tomasz Sobania. The day begins with the independently organized Route 66 Centennial 5K Footrace at the Illinois State Fairgrounds and continues at Motorheads with an invitation-only … Continue reading Route 66 Motorheads to host Centennial Cultural Program honoring journey of ultramarathoner
Jan Švrček, a key figure behind Route 66 Navigation and Route 66 Passport, dies at 64
Jan Švrček, the man behind the Route 66 Navigation app and the national Route 66 Passport, died on Thursday after a long illness. He was 64. The news was announced by his family and his Touch Media business partner Marian Pavel, who said that the funeral service will take place on Thursday in Švrček's native … Continue reading Jan Švrček, a key figure behind Route 66 Navigation and Route 66 Passport, dies at 64