The Route 66 Main Street of America Centennial Caravan, organized by the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership and other partners, recently announced its daily schedule for a summer road trip celebrating 100 years of the world’s most iconic highway. The caravan, made up of representatives from all eight states the highway passes through, will depart Saturday, June 6, from Santa Monica and … Continue reading Main Street of America Centennial Caravan coming to Route 66 next month
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Several Route 66-related books have been released in recent weeks
I've been made aware that three books -- with Route 66 as a central theme -- have been released in recent weeks, coinciding with the highway's centennial. One is Crystal Sershen's "Dust & Dreams: Roadmap of the American Soul" (Amazon affiliate link). She describes her book this way: A lyrical memoir, Dust & Dreams is told in … Continue reading Several Route 66-related books have been released in recent weeks
Via Booking.com, travelers can take a Route 66 road trip in a vintage car for $1
Booking.com, an Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial, is offering a road trip experience this spring that puts travelers behind the wheel of a movie-inspired classic car. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arrives as road trips continue to rise in popularity. Booking.com's research shows the U.S. is one of the top road-trip markets in the world. … Continue reading Via Booking.com, travelers can take a Route 66 road trip in a vintage car for $1
Route 66 Centennial Capital Cruise in Tulsa reaches goal of 3,000 registrations
The Route 66 Centennial Capital Cruise later this month in Tulsa reached its goal of 3,000 classic-vehicle registrations a few days ago. Fox 23 in Tulsa reports that registration No. 3,000 was a 1973 Ford Mustang owned by Mike Smith of Collinsville, Oklahoma. Smith said, "I can't believe I was car number 3,000 to register. … Continue reading Route 66 Centennial Capital Cruise in Tulsa reaches goal of 3,000 registrations
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 stamps go on sale at U.S. post offices
The hotly awaited Route 66 stamps that commemorate the highway's centennial this year officially went on sale Tuesday. Here is the U.S. Postal Service's video introducing the stamps: You can buy them at U.S. post offices. Or you can order a sheet of 16 stamps for $12.48 here and have them delivered. The stamps feature … Continue reading Route 66 stamps go on sale at U.S. post offices
Tulsa officials announce launch of Route 66 Golf Trail
The Route 66 Golf Trail, The World’s Longest Golf Trail, was unveiled during a news conference Thursday at LaFortune Park Golf Course in Tulsa. This tourism initiative pairs the appeal of golf with the legendary journey of America’s Main Street, inviting travelers from around the world to tee off at distinctive, designated courses along the … Continue reading Tulsa officials announce launch of Route 66 Golf Trail
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
Hotel Beale neon sign in Kingman to be relighted on May 2 as part of Fun Run after-party event
The historic Hotel Beale neon sign in Kingman, Arizona, will be relighted for the first time in more than 40 years during an after-party event of the Route 66 Fun Run at 7:30 p.m. on May 2. After the ceremony, there will be live music, a beer garden and dancing in the parking lot at … Continue reading Hotel Beale neon sign in Kingman to be relighted on May 2 as part of Fun Run after-party event
2LaneLife announces cross-country Route 66 journey to celebrate centennial
2LaneLife is embarking on a cross-country journey along Route 66 in celebration of the highway's centennial and the United States’ 250th birthday. The project aims to raise awareness of the highway and encourage travelers to experience it firsthand. The team will begin their journey in April in Milwaukee, picking up Harley-Davidsons for the ride, and then travel from … Continue reading 2LaneLife announces cross-country Route 66 journey to celebrate centennial