Route 66 is indeed an old, historic road, dating back many decades.
But "The Mother Road" is alive today, and there is lots of interesting news being published across the country about projects, events, openings, travel updates, history and organizations.
Included here are recent news articles, and news releases, about activity on Historic Route 66!
Recent News of Interest Related to Route 66 |
Oklahoma Route 66 passport adds new stops, features familiar favorites in 2024
Muskogee Phoenix - 04/12/2024
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A Big Anniversary Appears in the Headlights for Route 66
Leisure Group Travel - 03/20/2024 |
Oklahoma Route 66 Association moving to Tulsa after 20 years in Chandler
KRMG Tulsa - 03/20/2024
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Galena erecting Route 66 photo stop
Joplin Globe / Yahoo - 03/14/2024
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Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission planning The Mother Road’s 100th birthday
Four States Home Page - 03/11/2024
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Bernalillo County Commission votes to transfer ownership of Route 66 Visitor's Center
KRQE Albuquerque - 02/21/2024 |
U.S. Route 66 Centennial ommission accepting ideas for anniversary celebration
WJBC Bloomington, IL - 02/15/2024 |
Neon makes colorful comeback on Downtown Albuquerque sign
Albuquerque Journal - 02/14/2024 |
Heritage Corridor Destinations Gets Ready For Route 66 Centennial
The Times Weekly - 02/14/2024 |
$3.3 Million in Grant Funding for Projects Along the Historic Route 66
ABC NewsChannel 7 - 02/07/2024 |
‘Hooked from the beginning:’ The man on a mission to save America’s giants
News6 WKMG - 02/06/2024 |
National Geographic Names Route 66 Through New Mexico A Top Travel Experience For 2024
Los Alamos Daily Post - 01/31/2024 |
National Trust for Historic Preservation launches Preserve Route 66: Share Your Story campaign
KFDA News Channel 10 Amarillo - 01/18/2024 |
Catoosa Museum Draws Visitors from Route 66 Tourism Program
News6 Tulsa - 01/16/2024 |
Route 66 2023 News Archive |
Rainbow Bridge, on historic Route 66, celebrates 100 years
KOAM - 12/20/2023 |
The first Buc-ee’s opens in Missouri near Route 66 at Springfield
KOAM - 12/11/2023
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Apartment development plan could mean end for Rancho Cucamonga's last strawberry farm on Route 66
ABC7 Los Angeles - 12/07/2023 |
What To Do This Weekend at the Route 66 Christmas Chute in Sapulpa
Sapulpa Times - 12/07/2023 |
On the road in Arizona: Grand Canyon sunsets, Route 66 diners and Sedona’s red rocks
Metro UK - 12/07/2023 |
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation releases digital Route 66 guide, includes updated information
KSWO ABC7 - 12/04/2023
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Launching Pad Along Route 66 For Sale, Could Joliet Museum Be A Buyer?
WJOL - 12/01/2023
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A capital place for giants': Museum has village of Atlanta thinking big
The State Journal-Register - 11/29/2023
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Still Kickin': How the family behind an iconic Arizona restaurant along Route 66 saved the historic American road
12News - 11/22/2023
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Stella Atom, new female companion for Buck Atom statue, planned for next year
Tulsa World - 11/14/2023
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Oklahoma's iconic Route 66 landmark to get a historical revamp thanks to new grant
Fox25 Oklahoma City - 11/13/2023
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Mohawk Trail ‘Big Indian’ officially resides on Route 66 in Oklahoma
WWLP - 11/10/2023
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Sapulpa’s outdoor murals are abundant, nostalgic and meaningful
Sapulpa Times - 11/09/2023 |
The ultimate Route 66 Chicago itinerary
ChooseChicago.com - 11/01/2023 |
The Boots Court Motel: A journey back in time on Route 66
KOAM - Joplin - 10/31/2023 |
Tourism boom looms on the horizon for Route 66 Centennial
Four States Home Page - 10/27/2023 |
Work continues on Baxter Springs’ $200K park project
Four States Home Page - 10/26/2023 |
Midpoint Corridor Route 66 Association Unites 11 Communities in Spectacular Christmas Lighting Initiative
EINews - 10/26/2023
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New Mexico prepares for Route 66 centennial — but which route will be celebrated?
Santa Fe New Mexican - 10/24/2023
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Slug Bug Ranch moving to new location by January
KFDA News Channel 10 - Amarillo - 10/24/2023 |
66 Drive-In Theatre wraps 74th year, 2023 Season Finale
KOAM - Joplin - 10/23/2023
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Tulsa's Red Fork District being restored ahead of Route 66 Centennial Celebration
News on 6 - Tulsa, OK - 10/23/2023 |
The public's invited to the relighting party for Webb City Florist's neon sign
WebbCity.net - 10/19/2023 |
Historic Blue Whale Park in Catoosa Getting Upgrades
News on 6 - Tulsa, OK - 10/18/2023
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Important changes are coming for the famous Slug Bug Ranch in Texas
101.9 The Bull - Amariilo - 10/17/2023
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Edmond joins group paving the way to Route 66's Centennial Celebration in 2026
City of Edmond, OK - 10/16/2023 |
A new Route 66 attraction with a Dust Bowl feel
KFOR Oklahoma City, OK - 10/16/2023
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Improvements of the Tulsa Market District on Route 66
The Collegian, Univ of Tulsa, OK - 10/16/2023 |
TA buys family-owned travel center on Route 66 in New Mexico
Truckers News - 10/12/2023 |
Kingman Route 66 Fest: A Timeless Journey Along the Main Street of America
The Bee - 10/11/2023
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Tulsa Route 66 Commission launching grant program to restore historic facades
Fox23 News Tulsa - 10/10/2023 |
EagleRider Guide Embarks on Historic 66th Ride on Route 66
Bakersfield.com - 10/02/2023
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Revitalizing Old Town Victorville: Up to $50,000 available for Facade Improvements
VVNG - 09/28/2023 |
MidPoint Corridor Association Paves the Way to Route 66 Centennial in 2026 - The Greatest 100 Miles of Oklahoma Route 66
Kalkine Media - 09/28/2023 |
Reimagined Americana Motor Hotel debuts on Route 66
AxBigMedia - 09/09/2023
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Carthage's Boots Court brings on new manager, new mission
Joplin Globe - 09/08/2023
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It’s Here! The Exclusive Missouri Black Route 66 License Plate
Route 66 Association of Missouri - 09/04/2023 |
Family, preservationists work to rescue endangered "safe haven" along Route 66
CBS News - 08/12/2023
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City of Albuquerque announces Route 66 sign grant program
KRQE - 08/07/2023
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Route 66 ice cream parlor in Carterville Missouri offers something ‘super’
Fox4 Kansas City - 08/04/2023
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Initiative aims to repair Route 66 neon
Quay County Sun - 08/02/2023
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Route 66 Experience opens as State Fair approaches
WCIA - Central Illinois - 07/28/2023 |
New Angel Delgadillo Exhibit at the Route 66 Museum in Kingman, AZ
Explore Kingman - 07/27/2023
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Texas Senator Ted Cruz, others, introduce legislation to designate Route 66 a National Historic Trail
U.S. Senate - 07/26/2023 |
American Heartland Theme Park, Resort coming to Route 66
KTUL Tulsa - 07/19/2023
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Tulsa landmark makes Oklahoma's most endangered places list for Route 66
New9 Oklahoma City - 07/16/2023
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Hualapai Tribe dreams of revitalizing historic gas station on Route 66
KNAU Arizona Public Radio - 07/10/2023 |
Grand opening for Red Cedar Inn set for August
eMissourian - 07/07/2023
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Passport Program: Travelers Enjoy Getting Stamps along Oklahome Route 66
News9 Oklahoma City - 06/30/2023
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On this day in history, June 27, 1985, iconic Route 66 reaches the 'end of the road'
Fox News - 06/27/2023
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Mother of All Road Fests Comes to Tulsa this Weekend
Route 66 Road Fest - 06/23/2023
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Pontiac will be home to new Route 66 mural
Pontiac Daily Leader - 06/22/2023
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Historic preservationists lead restoration project of Threatt Filling Station in Luther
The Oklahoman - 06/15/2023 |
Route 66 Giants Move into Atlanta, Illinois
WANDtv - Decatur, IL - 06/15/2023 |
Route 66, America’s 'Mother Road,' readies for its centennial
Tucson Sentinel - 06/10/2023
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West End Service Station reopens to fanfare as Route 66 Festival revs up
Edwardsville Intelligencer - 06/09/2023 |
Preparing for the centennial of Route 66
Illinois Times - 06/08/2023
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Route 66, America’s ‘Mother Road,’ readies for its centennial
Missouri Independent - 06/02/2023
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Illinois awards $6.6M for Route 66 tourism projects
The Pantagraph - 04/28/2023
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Texas Route 66 Festival in July, 2023
Visit Amarillo - 04/26/2023 |
Route 66 Commission Offering Grants to Help Businesses Prepare for Centennial Celebration
News 9 - Oklahoma City - 04/17/2023 |
Celebration hosted for newly painted Route 66 logo on water tower
News Channel 10 - Amarillo - 03/27/2023
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Miami museum relocates to Route 66
Four States Homepage - 03/24/2023 |
New Murals Unveiled in Downtown Joliet
WJOL - 03/10/2023
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Tulsa looks to replace Cyrus Avery Bridge along Route 66 with retail, restaurants
KTUL Tulsa - 03/09/2023 |
Remodel starts for new Route 66 Interpretive Center in Edwardsville
The Edwardsville Intelligencer - Illinois - 03/09/2023 |
Route 66 turns 100 in 2026
FOX23 News Tulsa - 02/16/2023
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Munger Moss Motel will have new owners
Laclede County Record - 02/14/2023
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All lit up: Tulsa's stretch of Route 66 now features over 50 neon signs
Tulsa People - 01/31/2023
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Albuquerque councilors want millions to spruce up Route 66
KRQE - Albuquerue, NM - 01/23/2023
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How Devil's Elbow Bridge Became a Forgotten Missouri Bridge on Route 66
100.9 The Eagle - Quincy IL - 01/17/2023
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Gasconade River Bridge could have new owner by spring
Laclede County Record - Lebanon, MO - 01/17/2023
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'Gigantar' makes its way through Central Illinois
The Pantagraph - Bloomington, IL - 01/16/2023
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Plans Underway to Preserve, Improve Blue Whale in Catoosa
NewsOn6 - Tulsa - 01/13/2023 |
Route 66 2022 News Archive |
Joplin hardware store closing after 117 years downtown
Joplin Globe - 12/28/2022 |
It Has Been Almost 100 Years of Route 66 in Texas; Already Celebrating
MIX94.1 Amarillo - 12/13/2022 |
Route 66 History Brought To Life In Kingman
The Bee News - 12/13/2022 |
ADOT's latest podcast to emphasize Historic Route 66
Williams-Grand Canyon News - 12/13/2022
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OK lawmakers want Route 66 designated a National Historic Trail
KFOR News 4 - 12/01/2022
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Bridgeport Pony Bridge Groundbreaking Ceremony Held
Oklahoma Route 66 Association - 11/03/2022 |
Springfield named centennial host city for the 11th Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference
WAND Central Illinois - 10/25/2022
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Iconic Missouri Route 66 motel going up for sale
FOX4 - WDAF - Kansas City, MO - 10/12/2022
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Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau Unveils Route 66 Monuments in Lockport and Romeoville
WJOL 1340 - 10/06/2022 |
Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch: Artistic Route 66 recycling
ABC10 - 10/06/2022 |
Route 66 historian Jim Hinckley embarks on his ‘Heartland Tour’
The Miner - Kingman ,AZ - 10/06/2022 |
Cherokee welcome center creates new Route 66 landmark
TulsaWorld - 10/03/2022
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Bristow Historical Society hoping to restore sign off Route 66
NewsOn6 - Tulsa- 10/03/2022 |
National campaign highlighting Route 66 small businesses stops in Albuquerque
KRQE Albuquerque - 10/01/2022
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New "Route 66 Experience" under development at Illinois State Fairgrounds
Illinois Times - 09/29/2022 |
Which tiny Panhandle town had the first Phillips 66 station in Texas?
MIX 94.1 Amarillo - 09/29/2022
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First look: Inside the Route 66 Visitor Center
KOB4 Albuquerue - 09/28/2022
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Blue Whale of Catoosa turns 50
Fox23 News - Tulsa - 09/24/2022 |
Missouri Historical Society preps for Route 66’s Centennial
KOAM News - 09/21/2022 |
Blue Whale at 50: Here's the original story and peek at plans for quirky Route 66 attraction
Tulsa World - 09/18/2022 |
This Arizona Drive-In Made 266 Different Varieties of Milkshakes to Break the World Record
Food & Wine - 09/16/2022
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New pavement coming to East Route 66 in Williams
Williams - Grand Canyon News - 09/13/2022
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Arizona Office of Tourism Launches Digital Route 66 Passport
Arizona Office of Tourism - 08/31/2022 |
Route 66 Motorcycle Chase Comes to Claremore
Claremore Progress - 09/02/2022 |
Boots Court opens 5 of 13 rooms as
renovation continues
Joplin Globe - 08/29/2022 |
Sapulpa’s Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum is expanding
Sapulpa Times - 08/09/2022 |
Route 66 100th anniversary will be a tremendous opportunity to welcome and entertain guests
Sangamon Sun - 08/01/2022 |
Joliet makes plans for Route 66 centennial in 2026
Shaw Local - 07/31/2022 |
City of Chenoa considers development of Route 66 section
Pontiac Daily Leader - 07/28/2022 |
Murals help kick up interest in Route 66 towns such as Edwardsville
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 07/26/2022 |
37 years ago US-Route 66 came to an end in Joplin
KOAM Joplin - 07/24/2022 |
'A beautiful life': The Arizona barber who saved Route 66 hangs up his shears for good
AZ Central - 7/22/2022 |
Day trippin': just southwest of Tulsa lies the charm of Sapulpa
TulsaPeople.com - 06/30/2022
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City announces plans for Route 66 museum in Tulsa
NewsOn6 - Tulsa - 05/12/2022
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Cities, counties may highlight Route 66 with new pavement markings
KRMG Tulsa, OK- 04/072022
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Murals, Monuments & More Part Of Route 66 Revitalization In Southwest Illinois
RiverBender - 03/08/2022
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Start your Route 66 trip at Art Institute of Chicago
Shaw Local - 02/28/2022
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New owners begin restoration on historic Boots Court motel
Joplin Globe - 02/26/2022
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Business partners invest in abandoned town of Glenrio to revitalize the area
News Channel 10 - KFDA Amarillo - 02/21/2022
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New signs guide travelers on Oklahoma's Route 66
Longview News Journal - 02/17/2022
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Route 66 2021 News Archive |
Riding Down Historic Route 66 in Illinois
Chicago Magazine - 12/23/2021
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OKC celebrates Route 66 by installing 200 historic signs
City of Oklahoma City - 11/30/2021
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Amarillo City Council votes to add Route 66 highway logo on water tower
News Channel 10 - 11/10/2021
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Permanent Route 66 Drive-Thru Shield in Kingman AZ debuts
GoKingman - 07/02/2021
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All-American Road: Why Route 66 is important to Missouri and the world
Springfield News Leader - 05/28/2021
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Route 66 getting new signs in Tulsa, and Oklahoma
Tulsa World - 03/16/2021
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Route 66 2020 News Archive |
Route 66 preservationists attempt to pave the way for revitalization of Ribbon Road
KOAM - 03/10/2020
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A scenic drive along Historic Route 66 in Williams, Arizona
AmericaJR - 02/13/2020
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Get Your Kicks on Route 66
Coyote Chronicle - San Bernardino, CA - 02/12/2020
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Route 66 "Ribbon Road" revitalization plans underway
KSNF/KODE - Miami, OK - 02/10/2020
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A trip to Roy's in Amboy (the town that won't quit)
Victorville Daily Express - 01/26/2020
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Road tripping Route 66 is a little different than you expect
Driving - 01/15/2020
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Backers Still Pushing to Get Route 66 Experience Built
Public Radio Tulsa - 01/06/2020
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Route 66 2019 News Archive |
On the Road: Following Historic Route 66 through Arizona, California
RecordNet - Stockton California - 02/04/2019
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Arizona's Route 66 is most preserved stretch of famed US highway
AZfamily - Phoenix - 01/30/2019
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Route 66 enthusiasts want to reopen historic Tulsa bridge
FOX 23 News - 01/30/2019
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Tulsa Adding Route 66 Shields on Pavement
Tulsa Route 66 Commission - 01/29/2019
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The coast-to-coast road before it was called Route 66
Highland News in California - 01/23/2019
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Automotive Art: The Iconic Cadillac Ranch on Route 66
Hot Rod Network - 01/23/2019
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Route 66 2018 News Archive |
7 interesting stops along Route 66 in southeast Kansas
Tulsa People - 12/28/2018
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Sonrise Donuts sign purchase part of larger plan to market Route 66
The State Journal-Register - Springfield MO - 12/22/2018
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Route 66 organization launches campaign seeking younger audiences
The Joplin Globe - 12/19/2018
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Plan to designate Route 66 as National Historic Trail
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - 12/08/2018
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Plan calls for Route 66 to become a National Historic Trail
Chicago Tribune - 11/28/2018
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New sculpture to be eastern gateway to Tulsa's Route 66
Tulsa World - 11/26/2018
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Cost of new Albuquerque Route 66 Visitor Center Doubles
KRQE Albuquerque - 11/15/2018
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Old Route 66 Motel Gets New Kicks with $18M Upgrade
Forbes - 09/28/2018
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Eye on LA takes a ride down Route 66
KABC-TV - 09/10/2018
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Illinois plans to celebrate 100th anniversary of Route 66
Fox2Now St. Louis - 08/01/2018
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Long Live Route 66
Conde Nast Traveler - 07/19/2018
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Seeking a rebirth for the Mother Road: Route 66
Santa Fe New Mexican - 07/05/2018
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Why Route 66 is on the list of America's most endangered places
Mother Nature Network - 07/04/2018
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