Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A restored service station on Route 66 in Hydro, Oklahoma. Route 66 is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. Photograph by ...

In 1936, Victor Green, a postal carrier in New York, created The Green Book to help Black motorists travel safely in a country divided by segregation. The guide listed hotels, restaurants, service ...

Route 66 was officially designated in 1926, linking Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, across eight states.

This massive 70-by-30-foot sculpture greets travelers at the Cyrus Avery Traffic Circle. Created by artist Eric F. Garcia, the steel structure honors Tulsa’s role in Route 66 history and draws ...

Arcadia along Route 66 is gearing up for the holidays, offering visitors a chance to shop locally and support small businesses. Here are some places to explore this season. The Arcadia Farmers Market ...

A cowboy rides his horse and twirls a lasso above his head as he beckons travelers along Route 66 to rest overnight at a Vinita motel. White letters glowing amid a candle apple red backdrop encourage ...

Route 66 has always been more than a line on a map, and as it approaches its centennial it is again becoming the country’s most talked‑about drive. A century after the highway number first appeared on ...

As Route 66 gears up to celebrate 100 years of kicks, Oklahoma’s stretch is streets ahead in terms of revitalization. A well-oiled campaign has restored mid-century landmarks, while welcoming a few ...