Route 66: 100 Years of American Road Trip

0:00Route 66 is hitting 100 years old this year, kicking off from Chicago back in 1926, thanks to Oklahoma Businessman Cyrus, Avery, who picked the number for its catchy vibe. This legendary highway stretched over 2,000 miles to Santa Monica, California, evolving from a dust bowl escape route for farmers to the ultimate American road trip packed with diners, neon signs, and quirky stops. Along the way, spots like the cozy dog drive, and in Illinois, serve up secret recipe corn dogs, while Missouri's chain of rocks bridge now welcomes. Walkers over the Mississippi, and its neon park lights up salvage signs from old motels and cafes. Travelers love the cultural hits, from Pixar's cars drawing inspiration and Kansas to the green book, guiding black motorists safely through segregated. Oklahoma stops like the threat filling station, icons like Cadillac Ranch in Texas let folks spray paint buried classics, sparking thoughts on time and change.

1:00Restaurations keep the spirit alive, with the drive-ins reopening in Oklahoma, native tribes sharing their stories in New Mexico, and Albuquerques, 18-mile urban stretch glowing with low-rider flare. Arizona nods to Eagles' tunes in Winslow, and California's Mojave Desert delivers raw solitude before the Santa Monica Pier party. With a chasing pie, history, or horizon, Route 66 still calls drivers to hit the road, and feel that timeless pool. I'm Corey with The Story, that's your Canada News Today update, AI-powered, and always on.