Route 66 Centennial Sparks Pet Adoption Tour and Nationwide Road‑Trip Guides

The historic Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary in 2026, coinciding with the United States' 250th birthday. To celebrate, the nonprofit FIDO Friendly launches its 18th Annual "Get Your Licks on Route 66" pet‑adoption tour, traveling from Los Angeles on September 5 through October 3. The tour, which has placed more than 21,000 shelter animals in homes since its inception, will host adoption events at shelters along the Mother Road, with all donation proceeds supporting local shelters.

Travel outlets also highlight a series of road‑trip itineraries for the national sesquicentennial, urging motorists to explore the centennial Route 66 stretch, the remote Nevada highway, and scenic drives from Grand Teton to Yellowstone. These guides frame the highway’s centennial as a focal point for celebrating America’s broader heritage and natural landscapes.