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Meandering wild burros, wild west shootouts, and abandoned mines leading into the desert hills. This dusty village is on a desolate stretch of America’s favorite highway, and it’s not to be missed!
Immortalised in dozens of blockbuster classics since its opening in 1926, Route 66 symbolises freedom, top-down adventure and ...
There is no better way to discover the USA than by hitting the road — especially along the legendary Route 66.
When the mines shuttered, the stream of traffic along Route 66 kept Oatman alive. A realignment in 1952 swung Route 66 south through Yucca, and Oatman barely hung on.
There is a roughly 8-mile section of Route 66 at the western edge of this state that is considered to be one of the most ...
When the federal government decommissioned Route 66 in 1985, many assumed its glory days were over. ... Oatman is your reward for surviving the winding curves of the Oatman Highway.
Between Kingman and Oatman lies a twisting mountain road once feared by every traveler heading west. Sitgreaves Pass, with its brutal climbs and blind curves, was part of Route 66 from 1926 to ...
One Century, One Road Route 66, ‘The Main Street of America,’ turns 100 By Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans It was created to connect us, a fused chain of existing ...
Route 66 had had a major impact on American history in the 20th century. Long before the interstate highways were a twinkle in Dwight Eisenhower's eye, ... Then: Oatman, Arizona.
As the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, join us as we spotlight the stops and people who live along America’s highway.