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From its earliest days, Route 66 has reflected the American culture of the moment.

From its earliest days, Route 66 has reflected the American culture of the moment.

The eight states traversed by America’s defining highway, Route 66, are getting it ready for its 100th anniversary in 2026.

The eight states traversed by America’s defining highway are getting it ready for its 100th anniversary, in 2026. States are handing out grants to restore vintage neon signs along the highway. They’re installing shoulders to make the road safer for bicyclists and improving signage to make the route more obvious through cities. And they’re installing charging stations that will make it easier to travel the entire length in an electric vehicle.

A full-size, brightly painted old DeSoto automobile rests on top of the front of the DeSo

A full-size, brightly painted old DeSoto automobile rests on top of the front of the DeSo

A full-size, brightly painted old DeSoto automobile rests on top of the front of the DeSo

A full-size, brightly painted old DeSoto automobile rests on top of the front of the DeSo

A full-size, brightly painted old DeSoto automobile rests on top of the front of the DeSo

Arcadia, Oklahoma – Singer-songwriter Chuck Dunlap, a seminal figure in the creation of what became known as Red Dirt Music, will present an Elm Tree Concert at 1 p.m. Sunday,