The Missouri Habitats area features animals native to the Ozarks, including playful otters, white-tailed deer, wolves and ...

The Mother Road cuts through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the U.S., filled with canyons, petroglyphs, lava flows, ...

Celebrate Route 66’s 100th year with Illinois State Museum’s online archive of interviews, transcripts and videos from ...

With Route 66 turning 100 on Nov. 11, 2026, there are a plethora of museums and roadside attractions to see along the historic Mother Road.

The attraction has become a highlight for Route 66 enthusiasts, who recognize how it captures the spirit of the Mother Road’s golden age. In many ways, Uranus is a modern interpretation of the giant ...

In preparation for the centennial celebration of Route 66 in 2026, the Illinois State Museum has unveiled a new resource that dives into the personal stories behind the famed "Mother Road." The museum ...

Your device does not support the audio. SPRINGFIELD – In anticipation of the 100th anniversary of legendary Route 66 in 2026, the Illinois State Museum (ISM) has launched an online database of 100 ...

I’ve long been fascinated by Route 66 – the freedom, adventure and hope it represented in its heyday, and the heritage, passion and nostalgia it reflects today. My first solo trip was a tour including ...

The tiny Richfield service station was ahead of its time when it was built on Foothill Boulevard in Cucamonga in 1915. Gasoline-powered automobiles were just catching on. Foothill wouldn’t become ...