Disney and Pixar’s Cars might be an animated movie about talking cars, but many of the places and people that inspired it were very real. Before creating Radiator Springs and its colorful cast of characters, the Pixar team took multiple research trips along Route 66, meeting business owners, exploring small…
If you’re looking for an affordable and surprisingly convenient place for camping on Route 66, Baxter Springs Campground ended up being one of the most memorable stops of our trip. We stayed here for 6 nights during our Route 66 travels and used it as a spoke-and-wheel style basecamp to…
Spending time along U.S. Route 66 always feels a little like stepping into a living museum. Every small town has its own stories- neon signs that have been glowing for decades, roadside diners with generations of history, and museums packed with pieces of the past. During this stretch of our…