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This scenic national park in the Painted Desert has a ‘Rainbow Forest’—and Route 66 retro vibes

Here's everything you need to know to plan a trip to Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park. A scenic audio tour by car is one of the best ways to explore Petrified Forest National Park, the only ...
KJZZ

This Arizona town along Route 66 inspired the story of Radiator Springs in Pixar's 'Cars'

This November marks 100 years since the establishment of Route 66. The iconic highway ran from Chicago to California through several states, including Arizona. One Arizona town along that route helped ...
AOL

American nostalgia: Joyriding Route 66 in Arizona

Choosing which of the eight states along Route 66 is the best seems uncharitable, kind of like choosing a favorite child. But heck, I might as well admit it. Arizona is my favorite. Part of that is ...
ABC15 Arizona

Route 66: ABC15 travels 'Mother Road' through Arizona to celebrate 100 years

ROUTE 66, AZ — ABC15 hit the road for a week-long journey across Arizona’s stretch of historic Route 66 in honor of the highway’s upcoming 100th anniversary! From the New Mexico border to the edge of ...
The Desert Sun

Why does Route 66 bypass Phoenix? It's a weird story

This week on Valley 101 podcast, we explore the historical reasons why Route 66 was not built through Phoenix. We talked to historians and tour guides and heard stories about priests and lumber barons ...