Larry Cabral
Now that it’s turning fall and cooling off, how about a trip on Route 66?
Route 66, dotted with Mom and Pop businesses, neon signs and eclectic roadside attractions, tells the story of America’s historic move west. The creation of this 2,448 mile super highway linked together small communities across states providing a new found freedom to early travelers.
In 1938 John Steinbeck proclaimed Route 66 as the Mother Road in his classic novel The Grapes of Wrath. Then, on the heels of the Great Depression, came the Dust Bowl of the Midwest where 200,000 people traveled Route 66, the road to opportunity, migrating to California in search of a new life.
As World War II broke out, troops, equipment and products were transported across Route 66 to California and when the war ended in 1945 the Mother Road brought home thousands of servicemen. For these returning servicemen and their families Route 66 became more than just a highway, it was a link to America’s wonders experienced through family road trips.
Route 66 Trivia
What year was Route 66 commissioned? — 1918 – 1926 – 1932
How many time zones does Route 66 cross? — 2 – 3- 4
How many states does Route 66 run through? — 6 – 8 – 10
Which service station is associated with Route 66? — Sinclair – Marathon – Phillips
Which is the only National Park that Route 66 passes through? — Grand Canyon – Gateway Arch – Petrified Forest
What Route 66 town did Clark Gable and Carol Lombard honeymoon in? — Los Angeles, California – Oatman, Arizona – Chicago, Illinois
Answers: 1926; 3; 8; Phillips; Petrified Forest; Oatman, Arizona
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