Myths about Route 66: #5 Route 66 is boring 02/11/2019 by Marián Pavel | Route 66 Guide When I talked about Route 66 to people from different European countries, I was shocked by the myths and inaccurate information I learned during the conversations. Route 66 needs to be discussed much more and so I have decided to explain and even debunk some of these myths. Here is myth #5. Read more
Myths about Route 66: #4 Route 66 has no twists 02/11/2019 by Marián Pavel | Route 66 Guide When I talked about Route 66 to people from different European countries, I was shocked by the myths and inaccurate information I learned during the conversations. Route 66 needs to be discussed much more and so I have decided to explain and even debunk some of these myths. Here is myth #4. Read more
Myths about Route 66: #3 The original Route 66 is not suitable for motorcycles and cars, you drive on muddy or dusty roads 02/09/2019 by Marián Pavel | Route 66 Guide When I talked about Route 66 to people from different European countries, I was shocked by the myths and inaccurate information I learned during the conversations. Route 66 needs to be discussed much more and so I have decided to explain and even debunk some of these myths. Here is myth #3. Read more
Myths about Route 66: #2 Route 66 cannot be completed as one whole trip and it’s just made up of dead ends 02/09/2019 by Marián Pavel | Route 66 Guide When I talked about Route 66 to people from different European countries, I was shocked by the myths and inaccurate information I learned during the conversations. Route 66 needs to be discussed much more and so I have decided to explain and even debunk some of these myths in this book. Let's explain the myth #2! Read more
Myths about Route 66: #1 Route 66 is essentialy a highway 02/09/2019 by Marián Pavel | Route 66 Guide When I talked about Route 66 to people from different European countries, I was shocked by the myths and inaccurate information I learned during the conversations. Route 66 needs to be discussed much more and so I have decided to explain and even debunk some of these myths. Let's explain the myth #1! Read more
What is Route 66 and what is not 02/08/2019 by Marián Pavel | Route 66 Guide Route 66 was once the most important route connecting the east and west of the USA. It was built gradually from 1926 until it was replaced by a highway between 1956 and 1984 and officially closed in 1985. Since 1999, it has been protected by law as a symbol of cultural heritage. Read more
Route 66 Navigation introduces new subscription rates and pre-paid cards in support of local businesses on Route 66 01/17/2019 by Marián Pavel | News from Route 66 Press releases For 2019, Route 66 Navigation, the only navigation application designed for historic Route 66, has introduced new subscription rates and pre-paid cards that can be purchased at more than 40 local businesses along Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica. A portion of funds derived from this program supports local businesses, museums and visitor centers on Route 66. Read more
The Devil’s Elbow Bridge is already open! 08/02/2018 by Marián Pavel | News from Route 66 Route 66 closures When we travelled on Route 66 last week near Hooker's Cut, we checked how the works on Devil's Elbow Bridge continues. And we have a good news for all Route 66 travelers! Read more
Closure on the Route 66: The Devil’s Elbow Bridge 06/27/2018 by Marián Pavel | News from Route 66 Route 66 closures Historic Devils Elbow Bridge is closed now with part of Route 66 on Teardrop Road, near famous Elbow Inn Bar & BBQ. Read more
Closure on Route 66: The I40 highway closure at Parks, AZ will affect travelers on Route 66 05/14/2018 by Marián Pavel | News from Route 66 Route 66 closures Reconstruction of both lanes in the west direction near Parks, AZ was started on the I40 highway. Closed exit 171 (Pittman Valley Rd) and exit 167 (Garland Prairie) in both directions affects the travelers on Route 66 who have to use part of the I40 motorway in this area. Work will occur on westbound I-40 between Garland Prairie and Pittman Valley roads first, then move to eastbound I-40 in the same area in early summer. Construction will pause for the winter season and is scheduled to resume in spring 2019 for additional paving, bridge and intersection work. Reconstruction is planned in several phases until the end of 2019. Read more