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ルート66が100周年:2026年、アメリカの「母なる道」が今なお旅人を惹きつける理由

Route 66 Turns 100: Why America's Mother Road Still Calls to Travelers in 2026

2026年に開通100周年を迎えるルート66。記念切手の発行や特別イベントが続々と企画される中、今なお人々を魅了し続ける「マザー・ロード」の歴史と魅力に迫ります。
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In 2026, Route 66 is getting fresh attention because it is turning 100 years old. The road was established on November 11, 1926, and it originally ran about 2,448 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles through eight states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. To mark this once-in-a-century moment, the official Route 66 Centennial Commission is promoting special events and a “Centennial Journey” throughout 2026, including a kickoff event from April 29 to May 3. (news.usps.com)

Why do so many people still dream of a Route 66 road trip? One reason is that this road shows a different side of America. Instead of only fast highways, Route 66 takes travelers through small towns, old diners, classic motels, gas stations, and wide desert views. The National Park Service says the road quickly became popular as a scenic way to drive west, and many parts of the original route can still be driven today. A trip there is not only about reaching the destination. It is also about enjoying the journey slowly. (home.nps.gov)

The new interest in Route 66 is not only about nostalgia. It is also about preservation. The National Park Service runs the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program, which helps protect important buildings, road sections, and stories from the route’s history. According to the program, more than 170 projects across the route have received cost-share grant support since 2001. In another sign of national interest, the U.S. Postal Service released Route 66 Forever stamps on May 5, 2026. The set has eight designs, one for each state along the highway. (nps.gov)

For English learners, Route 66 is a fun topic because it mixes travel, history, and culture. For travelers, it offers something even better: a chance to cross America at a human pace. In the centennial year, the Mother Road is reminding people that sometimes the best trips are the ones that take a little longer. (route66centennial.org)

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