As Route 66 turns 100, what is it that we’re actually celebrating?

Working in concert, the American Association of State Highway Officials and the Bureau of Public Roads adopted a uniform ...
WBUR

Route 66 is not the longest or most-travelled American highway. So why is it the most famous?

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging 25 objects that define the country’s history. Long before interstates stitched the country together, there was “The Mother Road.” ...
Jalopnik

America's Highway Numbering System Is Hiding A Giant Math Puzzle

Ever wondered how the highway and interstate numbers came to be? What do they even mean if they mean anything at all? Behind those numbered shields displayed on the signs is a mathematical logic grid ...
The New York Times

Route 66, a ‘Linear Museum Stretched Across Eight States,’ Turns 100

Institutions large and small examine the complicated history of the iconic corridor that helped define the American road trip. By Janelle Conaway Reporting from Albuquerque This article is part of our ...
Travel + Leisure

This 3,254-mile Road Is the Longest and Most Scenic in the U.S.—Passing Small Towns, 12 States, and 2 National Parks

U.S. Route 20 is the longest highway in the National Highway System, stretching 3,254 miles across 12 states from Oregon to Massachusetts. Highlights along the route include Yellowstone National Park, ...

The ultimate guide to driving quintessential US road trip: Route 66

Route 66: The ultimate guide to driving the American quintessential road trip - As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals how to get a taste of the ...