You may know Illinois for Chicago and the big-city experience. Still, some of my favorite stops in the Prairie State are ...

Theatrikos presents "Route 66 to the Grand Canyon," a whimsical tribute to Route 66's centennial with interactive comedy.

Route 66's Cucamonga Service Station was revived by a group of volunteers in the early 2000s. Now, its one of the road's best ...

Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 presenting the country an opportunity to authentically rewrite the narrative of the Mother Road, so-named by John Steinbeck in his 1939 novel, “The Grapes of Wrath ...

There’s something magical about discovering a roadside gem that’s been feeding hungry travelers for decades, and the Silver Moon Cafe in Santa Rosa, New Mexico is that diamond in the rough that makes ...

Many old towns along Route 66 seem to have been forgotten as we tend to take the freeways, bypassing these slices of ...

The Class of 1975 presented a donation of $1.68 million to Bridgewater College President Dr. David Bushman earlier this month ...

Located along the historic Route 66 in Lincoln, Illinois, the wagon serves as both a tribute to the city’s namesake and a celebration of America’s pioneer spirit. It stands as a perfect example of the ...

Route 66 Pecan & Music Festival. When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Where: The Nut House on Route 66, 26677 S. State Highway 66 in Verdigris. Event highlights 1. The Nut House, a snack and ...

Miami Public Library has been awarded a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by ...

Before interstates and GPS, Route 66, also known as the “Mother Road,” was the main road connecting travelers to the heart of America. For Bloomington-Normal, it brought the world to their doorstep.

As the iconic highway turns 100, see why a drive along this stretch of the Mother Road is like traveling through time. Find ...