Zero To Travel Podcast · Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66, often called the Mother Road. This iconic highway is associated with significant historical events such as the Great Depression and the migration of 'dust bowlers' seeking opportunities in the West.
“2026 is a big year for Route 66. It's one of those classic road trip routes, and it's now officially 100 years old.”
“So under the umbrella of Route 66 falls certain historical events that are noteworthy, like the Great Depression. This is the dust bowlers, people leaving the great plains during the drought that accompanied the Great Depression, and they were going west for whatever opportunity.”