PHOTOS: Celebrating 100 years of Route 66 with your adventures
John and Linda Hobbs
"Our mother took this photo, about 1952."Steve Sipple
"Days after my retirement in Virginia, I made a 9600 miles motorcycle cross country trip which included Rte 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica Pier. Great scenery and history all along the famous road. Would consider doing it again but in the reverse direction, ending in Chicago!"Jean-Claude Dehmel
Liz Galpin
"A photo of my late grandfather Chester Lewis riding his bike in front of his motel he built/started in the 50s known as the Wigwam Motel on old route 66. The Motel is still being run by Lewis family members."Andrea LeDoux
Jay & Joanne Goldberg
Rob Cole shared this aerial view of Meteor Crater from a recent trip to Winslow.Rob Cole
Route 66 wasn't just a road for us; it was the bridge between my grandfather’s old-world shoemaker workshop and the new California dream.Here is a photo of my Dad's overworked Rambler, the family having lunch at a roadside park and a typical motel we stayed in. Thank you for keeping these stories alive!Joe Pallo, Glendale AZ
As you celebrate the centennial of Route 66, I wanted to share a snapshot of what the "Mother Road" looked like through the eyes of a 7-year-old in the early 1960s.In July of 1962, my family moved from Cleveland, Ohio, to Costa Mesa, California. We made the 2,400-mile trek in just four days. My parents were Depression-era pioneers who traveled with a burlap water bag draped over the radiator for evaporative cooling—our only "AC" in the 100-degree heat.We were the definition of frugal travelers. We didn't do restaurants; my mother prepared bologna or PB&J sandwiches at roadside parks. I still remember the "one-sip rule" as my siblings and I shared a single bottle of pop to stay hydrated.One of our most incredible stops happened at a roadside park in either Missouri or Oklahoma. A woman was sitting nearby, and my parents—despite having very little themselves—invited her to join us for lunch. She introduced herself as "Boxcar Betty," the Queen of the Hobos. She was incredibly kind and showed us her scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings of her travels across the rails of America.We pushed through the Mojave Desert at night, passing through Needles when it was still over 100 degrees at midnight. We finally arrived at my Sicilian grandparents' home in Costa Mesa, where I’ll never forget the feeling of the cool Pacific air and the moisture of my grandfather’s lawn on my bare feet.Route 66 wasn't just a road for us; it was the bridge between my grandfather’s old-world shoemaker workshop and the new California dream.Here is a photo of my Dad's overworked Rambler, the family having lunch at a roadside park and a typical motel we stayed in. Thank you for keeping these stories alive!Joe Pallo, Glendale AZ
As you celebrate the centennial of Route 66, I wanted to share a snapshot of what the "Mother Road" looked like through the eyes of a 7-year-old in the early 1960s.In July of 1962, my family moved from Cleveland, Ohio, to Costa Mesa, California. We made the 2,400-mile trek in just four days. My parents were Depression-era pioneers who traveled with a burlap water bag draped over the radiator for evaporative cooling—our only "AC" in the 100-degree heat.We were the definition of frugal travelers. We didn't do restaurants; my mother prepared bologna or PB&J sandwiches at roadside parks. I still remember the "one-sip rule" as my siblings and I shared a single bottle of pop to stay hydrated.One of our most incredible stops happened at a roadside park in either Missouri or Oklahoma. A woman was sitting nearby, and my parents—despite having very little themselves—invited her to join us for lunch. She introduced herself as "Boxcar Betty," the Queen of the Hobos. She was incredibly kind and showed us her scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings of her travels across the rails of America.We pushed through the Mojave Desert at night, passing through Needles when it was still over 100 degrees at midnight. We finally arrived at my Sicilian grandparents' home in Costa Mesa, where I’ll never forget the feeling of the cool Pacific air and the moisture of my grandfather’s lawn on my bare feet.Route 66 wasn't just a road for us; it was the bridge between my grandfather’s old-world shoemaker workshop and the new California dream.Here is a photo of my Dad's overworked Rambler, the family having lunch at a roadside park and a typical motel we stayed in. Thank you for keeping these stories alive!
Joe Pallo, Glendale AZ
Joe Pallo, Glendale AZ
Jay & Joanne Goldberg
"Route 66, 2018"Richard J. "Rick" Ellis
Liz Galpin
"Jim & Andrea at the red truck on the corner of Winslow, Az."Andrea Farrell
"Jim & Andrea at the red truck on the corner of Winslow, Az."Andrea Farrell
"Jim & Andrea at the red truck on the corner of Winslow, Az."Andrea Farrell
"Here are a series of photos taken on a road trip from Seattle, Wa, to Olean, New York, by my grandparents, Alden (1887-1952) and Lillian Whitmarsh Van Campen (1894-1978), made in 1929. Unfortunately I can only guess at some of the locations other than the Grand Canyon. Topock, Az is the only identifiable photo. I know one is I believe my Grandmother on a bridge at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the other desert photos are of Arizona and Rte 66. Some of their notes indicate that some stretches were on dirt roads. The other people were fellow travellers they met at the Grand Canyon and my Aunt Mary (1916-2001)"John Van Campen
"Here are a series of photos taken on a road trip from Seattle, Wa, to Olean, New York, by my grandparents, Alden (1887-1952) and Lillian Whitmarsh Van Campen (1894-1978), made in 1929. Unfortunately I can only guess at some of the locations other than the Grand Canyon. Topock, Az is the only identifiable photo. I know one is I believe my Grandmother on a bridge at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the other desert photos are of Arizona and Rte 66. Some of their notes indicate that some stretches were on dirt roads. The other people were fellow travellers they met at the Grand Canyon and my Aunt Mary (1916-2001)"John Van Campen
"Here are a series of photos taken on a road trip from Seattle, Wa, to Olean, New York, by my grandparents, Alden (1887-1952) and Lillian Whitmarsh Van Campen (1894-1978), made in 1929. Unfortunately I can only guess at some of the locations other than the Grand Canyon. Topock, Az is the only identifiable photo. I know one is I believe my Grandmother on a bridge at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the other desert photos are of Arizona and Rte 66. Some of their notes indicate that some stretches were on dirt roads. The other people were fellow travellers they met at the Grand Canyon and my Aunt Mary (1916-2001)"John Van Campen
"Here are a series of photos taken on a road trip from Seattle, Wa, to Olean, New York, by my grandparents, Alden (1887-1952) and Lillian Whitmarsh Van Campen (1894-1978), made in 1929. Unfortunately I can only guess at some of the locations other than the Grand Canyon. Topock, Az is the only identifiable photo. I know one is I believe my Grandmother on a bridge at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the other desert photos are of Arizona and Rte 66. Some of their notes indicate that some stretches were on dirt roads. The other people were fellow travellers they met at the Grand Canyon and my Aunt Mary (1916-2001)"John Van Campen
Randal Lee Smith
"Here are a series of photos taken on a road trip from Seattle, Wa, to Olean, New York, by my grandparents, Alden (1887-1952) and Lillian Whitmarsh Van Campen (1894-1978), made in 1929. Unfortunately I can only guess at some of the locations other than the Grand Canyon. Topock, Az is the only identifiable photo. I know one is I believe my Grandmother on a bridge at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the other desert photos are of Arizona and Rte 66. Some of their notes indicate that some stretches were on dirt roads. The other people were fellow travellers they met at the Grand Canyon and my Aunt Mary (1916-2001)"John Van Campen
"Here are a series of photos taken on a road trip from Seattle, Wa, to Olean, New York, by my grandparents, Alden (1887-1952) and Lillian Whitmarsh Van Campen (1894-1978), made in 1929. Unfortunately I can only guess at some of the locations other than the Grand Canyon. Topock, Az is the only identifiable photo. I know one is I believe my Grandmother on a bridge at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the other desert photos are of Arizona and Rte 66. Some of their notes indicate that some stretches were on dirt roads. The other people were fellow travellers they met at the Grand Canyon and my Aunt Mary (1916-2001)"John Van Campen
"Here are a series of photos taken on a road trip from Seattle, Wa, to Olean, New York, by my grandparents, Alden (1887-1952) and Lillian Whitmarsh Van Campen (1894-1978), made in 1929. Unfortunately I can only guess at some of the locations other than the Grand Canyon. Topock, Az is the only identifiable photo. I know one is I believe my Grandmother on a bridge at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the other desert photos are of Arizona and Rte 66. Some of their notes indicate that some stretches were on dirt roads. The other people were fellow travellers they met at the Grand Canyon and my Aunt Mary (1916-2001)"John Van Campen
"Here are a series of photos taken on a road trip from Seattle, Wa, to Olean, New York, by my grandparents, Alden (1887-1952) and Lillian Whitmarsh Van Campen (1894-1978), made in 1929. Unfortunately I can only guess at some of the locations other than the Grand Canyon. Topock, Az is the only identifiable photo. I know one is I believe my Grandmother on a bridge at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the other desert photos are of Arizona and Rte 66. Some of their notes indicate that some stretches were on dirt roads. The other people were fellow travellers they met at the Grand Canyon and my Aunt Mary (1916-2001)"John Van Campen
The Wilkerson Family take over the corner of Winslow AZ in July 2016!From Buckeye AZ to Manhattan KS, the birthplace of my husband. We rented a van to travel Route 66 together. Shown here are my husband and I, our children, their spouses and our grandchildren.My husband and I will be married 55 years in June. (We met in high school.) We’re considering taking this trip again before aging takes over.Laura Wilkerson
Jim Barden
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"This was one of the best trips that I had taken with my brother who just passed away recently unexpectedly. He’s the one without the glasses and was a musician very influential in Ramona, California."Dedra Sherfey
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Randal Lee Smith
"My husband and I are both Arizona natives. While we are familiar with most parts of Route 66, we decided to drive all of the AZ portion this past March in anticipation of the 100th anniversary. Some of our favorites included the museum in Williams, the Snow Cap in Seligman, the old courthouse and jail in Holbrook and the world’s largest Native American rug featured at the La Posada in Winslow. We had a great time meeting people from all over the world (Brazil and Spain to name few) who traveled here just to experience Route 66! We ran into college age kids who rented antique cars to make the trip. We met people who are riding the train from the East coast and stopped off to enjoy AZ. We loved interacting with and supporting the small businesses along the way! We completed the passport and appreciate the effort put in by all to celebrate!"Carla Bennett
"My husband and I are both Arizona natives. While we are familiar with most parts of Route 66, we decided to drive all of the AZ portion this past March in anticipation of the 100th anniversary. Some of our favorites included the museum in Williams, the Snow Cap in Seligman, the old courthouse and jail in Holbrook and the world’s largest Native American rug featured at the La Posada in Winslow. We had a great time meeting people from all over the world (Brazil and Spain to name few) who traveled here just to experience Route 66! We ran into college age kids who rented antique cars to make the trip. We met people who are riding the train from the East coast and stopped off to enjoy AZ. We loved interacting with and supporting the small businesses along the way! We completed the passport and appreciate the effort put in by all to celebrate!"Carla Bennett
"My husband and I are both Arizona natives. While we are familiar with most parts of Route 66, we decided to drive all of the AZ portion this past March in anticipation of the 100th anniversary. Some of our favorites included the museum in Williams, the Snow Cap in Seligman, the old courthouse and jail in Holbrook and the world’s largest Native American rug featured at the La Posada in Winslow. We had a great time meeting people from all over the world (Brazil and Spain to name few) who traveled here just to experience Route 66! We ran into college age kids who rented antique cars to make the trip. We met people who are riding the train from the East coast and stopped off to enjoy AZ. We loved interacting with and supporting the small businesses along the way! We completed the passport and appreciate the effort put in by all to celebrate!"Carla Bennett
"My husband and I are both Arizona natives. While we are familiar with most parts of Route 66, we decided to drive all of the AZ portion this past March in anticipation of the 100th anniversary. Some of our favorites included the museum in Williams, the Snow Cap in Seligman, the old courthouse and jail in Holbrook and the world’s largest Native American rug featured at the La Posada in Winslow. We had a great time meeting people from all over the world (Brazil and Spain to name few) who traveled here just to experience Route 66! We ran into college age kids who rented antique cars to make the trip. We met people who are riding the train from the East coast and stopped off to enjoy AZ. We loved interacting with and supporting the small businesses along the way! We completed the passport and appreciate the effort put in by all to celebrate!"Carla Bennett
John and Linda Hobbs
John and Linda Hobbs
Randal Lee Smith
John and Linda Hobbs
John and Linda Hobbs
"Our dog, Hazel, on Route 66! We traveled from Santa Monica to Chicago on the entire 'original' route in our Airstream trailer!"Martha Arneson
"We traveled from Santa Monica to Chicago on the entire 'original' route in our Airstream trailer!"Martha Arneson
Parks store and deli.Dorothy and Tim Waggoner
Marcie & Ed