Arizona heat making you feel like a wilted salad? It’s not too early to start planning a scenic road trip in your new or used RV to explore an iconic piece of America’s landscape…historic Route 66! Take a look at the fun things you’ll see and discover on the stretch of the Mother Road – the Route 66 scenic byway that runs through this part of the United States!
The Mother Road
Historic Route 66 runs across the country from Chicago to Santa Monica, and was once considered the gateway to the west, being dubbed the “Mother Road.” Now considered an antiquity due to the development of the interstate system (go watch Cars. IYKYK…), Route 66 is a now-hidden gem allowing patient travelers to take their time as they step back through yesteryear. This road trip is not for the rushed or hurried! Go at a relaxed and gracious pace. The Arizona stretch of the Mother Road spans 370 miles.
America’s Scenic Byways mentions the following:
Route 66 in Arizona is the story of a developing nation – a tail of economic opportunity and the hardships of the Dust Bowl, of World War II and the family vacation. Walk in petrified forests and painted deserts, wander in ancient ruins, or drive along a lava flow.
Where to Stay
Route 66 is perfect for RVers who want to truly take the scenic route, and there are loads of RV parks and places to stop along the way! And before you leave, contact us to schedule some RV service. It’s the perfect “peace of mind insurance” to have before heading out on a road trip that takes the road less traveled. What are you waiting for? Start planning your fall camping trip to get your kicks on Route 66!
