How Oklahoma is leading the revival of America’s most iconic highway. Plus, a look at how states from Illinois to California are reviving the Mother Road for its 100th anniversary. ByLaura Begley ...

TULSA, Okla. — The 20th anniversary of the Williams Route 66 Marathon is drawing one of the largest crowds organizers have ever seen, with around 7,000 runners expected to participate in various races ...

November 18, 2025 -- "Won't you get hip to this timely tip" and earn $10,000 for a new song about a trip that captures the kicks you get on Route 66. That's the challenge for songwriters who enter the ...

Santa Monica Travel & Tourism is inviting songwriters and musicians to compete for $10,000 by creating an original song celebrating the city's connection to historic Route 66 as part of the iconic ...

A new documentary celebrating one of America’s most iconic highways is hitting the big screen — and Oklahoma gets a front-row seat. Produced by First + Main Films in partnership with the National ...

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell and the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission unveiled early plans and events for the upcoming Route 66 Centennial in 2026. Oklahomans will celebrate the spirit of the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What do Mariah Carey, Ozzy Osbourne, and the Barenaked Ladies have in common? You've probably heard a theme song they performed hundreds of ...

We don't often pause to appreciate just how big the supposedly small things in our lives really are. When you take a detour to the gas station to fill up, you might not stop to think about what a ...

The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway has announced the creation of a special, limited-edition 13-coin collector set to celebrate the upcoming 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026. The set will feature ...

Our list of the greatest sports theme music includes John Tesh’s iconic “Roundball Rock,” several dark riffs on football, and a whole lot of nostalgia. Fact check: 18 false claims Trump made on ‘60 ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A new project focused on historic Route 66 is here ahead of the centennial celebration next year. You can now take a virtual tour of the mother road from Chicago to LA with all ...