Rand McNally Publishing was recently named the Official Map Provider for the Route 66 Centennial. As North America's leading map and navigation company since 1872, Rand McNally will produce the Official Route 66 Centennial Anniversary Map — the definitive resource honoring the Mother Road's 100th Anniversary. This Centennial map will serve as both a travel … Continue reading Rand McNally named Official Map Provider for Route 66 Centennial
Category: Road trips
Native American Travel App-Route 66 Map initiative designated an official centennial project
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership announced that the American Indigenous Tourism Association Native American Travel App-Route 66 Map Project has been officially designated as an Official Route 66 Centennial Project by the Route 66 Centennial Commission. In partnership with the Route 66 centennial, the association is developing a digital Route 66 map to be … Continue reading Native American Travel App-Route 66 Map initiative designated an official centennial project
Spanish, German language versions of Oklahoma Route 66 Guide available for download
The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department recently released Spanish and German versions of the Oklahoma Route 66 Guide, now available via free download. Originally produced in English, the Oklahoma Route 66 Guide highlights attractions, restaurants, lodging, museums and historic stops across the more than 400 miles of Route 66 that run through the state. With … Continue reading Spanish, German language versions of Oklahoma Route 66 Guide available for download
Route 66 Centennial announces partnership with Only In Your State website
The Route 66 centennial and the Only In Your State website are joining forces to commemorate 100 years of the Mother Road. The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership officially appointed Only In Your State as the exclusive Official Route 66 Centennial Publishing Partner, according to a news release. Only In Your State is a digital … Continue reading Route 66 Centennial announces partnership with Only In Your State website
More details released on Route 66 Capital Cruise: World Record Classic Car Parade in Tulsa
City of Tulsa officials provided more details Wednesday about the Route 66 Capital Cruise: World Record Classic Car Parade, set for May 30, 2026, during the Route 66 centennial. The Tulsa World reported: Cars will stage at Expo Square, with the official 5.5-mile spectator's route beginning at Yale Avenue and 11th Street. Cars will travel … Continue reading More details released on Route 66 Capital Cruise: World Record Classic Car Parade in Tulsa
Study shows Route 66 ranks No. 1 in most scenic road trips
A recent study shows that Route 66 topped the list of the most scenic road trips in the United States. According to a report in Yahoo! Life: The study, conducted by vehicle data site 0-60 Specs, analyzed Tripadvisor’s Most Scenic Drives in the United States list and compared each route by the number of Instagram posts. The results … Continue reading Study shows Route 66 ranks No. 1 in most scenic road trips
“Flat Will” lets travelers take Will Rogers with them on their next road trip
The Oklahoma Route 66 Association recently announced its launch of Flat Will, an interactive way for people to honor the Sooner State's favorite son, Will Rogers, and take him on new adventures, just in time for the Route 66 centennial in 2026. Take selfies with Flat Will -- a cutout likeness of Rogers about 11 … Continue reading “Flat Will” lets travelers take Will Rogers with them on their next road trip
Book review: “Route 66 Roadscapes: Stories Through the Lens”
In a lot of ways, you can describe this book as "the road less traveled." Nashville-based photographer Jay Farrell's "Route 66 Roadscapes: Stores Through the Lens" (224 pages, hardback, color images), generally avoids the nostalgia that permeates much of old U.S. 66, although a few familiar landmarks occasionally appear. Instead, many of the images in … Continue reading Book review: “Route 66 Roadscapes: Stories Through the Lens”
New Route 66 sign project officially launched in Texas
The Old Route 66 Association of Texas and the Big Texan Steak Ranch launched the Texas Route 66 Signage Project on Thursday at Starlight Ranch, across from the Slug Bug Ranch in Amarillo. The collaboration, which includes the Texas Department of Transportation-Amarillo District, will restore historic Route 66 signage in communities from Glenrio to McLean. … Continue reading New Route 66 sign project officially launched in Texas
Texas announces initiative to beef up Route 66 signage, add special community signs
The Old Route 66 Association of Texas, in partnership with the Big Texan Steak Ranch, will host a ceremonial sign unveiling at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at Slug Bug Ranch, 1414 Sunrise Drive in Amarillo, to celebrate the launch of a major sign restoration effort along the Route 66 corridor in the Texas Panhandle. The … Continue reading Texas announces initiative to beef up Route 66 signage, add special community signs