There are five National Parks on Route 66 that are worth making a day trip out of while driving Route 66. This list is written as if your starting point is in Chicago, but if you plan to start in California, read the list in reverse for the perfect list of your National Park destinations along Route 66.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Meteor Crater On Route 66
The Meteor Crater in Winslow Arizona on Route 66 is one you don’t hear about often, but is one of my favorites on Route 66
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Wigwam Village #7 in Rialto, California
With the other two Wigwam Villages, the itinerary is obvious because of their proximity to National Parks. With the Wigwam Village #7 in Rialto, California, the itinerary might not be so obvious, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do while you’re there. Here’s everything you need to know when visiting the Wigwam Village in Rialto, California!
Visiting a Route 66 Landmark: the Blue Whale of Catoosa
The Blue Whale of Catoosa is so iconic to Route 66 that it was recently featured in a TV Commercial.
beam with pride every time this commercial comes on because it feels like a piece of my own journey is being shared with the world. We crossed paths with the Blue Whale of Catoosa back in 2016 on our second Route 66 adventure.
Visiting a Route 66 Landmark: The Midpoint Cafe in Texas
[Read Time: 2 Minutes, 20 Seconds] The Midpoint Cafe is a quick but memorable stop along Route 66