Take a Route 66 national park road trip
Route 66 is turning 100 this year! Make the most of road trip season by visiting the many national parks and storied sites along this historic highway. Plus, get our park recommendations for springtime travel in this month’s edition of American West Monthly.
Explore the Mother Road
Experience historic sites, ancient volcanic landscapes, mountain towns, and iconic landmarks as you travel along Route 66 from Oklahoma City to the California Coast.
Get your kicks
Celebrate the centennial of Route 66 with an epic national park road trip. With over 2,400 miles stretching from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier, there’s plenty of parks, history, and heritage to experience.
Get starstruck
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week, April 13–20, 2026 and visit these national parks perfect for stargazing.
Experience Southern Arizona
Hike the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, experience hundreds of years of history, go birding, and enjoy plenty of arts and culture in southern Arizona.
Plan your summer park trip
Make plans to commemorate history, adventure underground, and spend a day on the water in national parks this summer.
