But even before he set out on Route 66, he was inspired to write a song about the burgeoning roadway. In fact, it was Troup’s ...

“Get Your Kicks on Route 66” was a 1946 song by Bobby Troup and my trip last week along what John Steinbeck called the “Mother Road” surpassed expectations. Much of the 1926, east-west, 2,448-mile ...

Here are the must-see attractions for anyone planning his or her own centennial pilgrimage.  Read more at straitstimes.com.

On Nov. 11, Route 66 turned 99 years old. The march to 100 has begun. All of 2026 will be celebrated as the Route 66 centennial with special events and festivities throughout the year. It’s a party ...

EDMOND − Maybe it was because Edmond was too small and too close to "mighty pretty" Oklahoma City to get a mention in Bobby Troup's endearing 1946 pop song with the enduring line "Get your kicks on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On Nov. 11, Route 66 turned 99 years old. The march to 100 has begun. All of 2026 will be celebrated as the Route 66 centennial ...