How to plan the ultimate road trip along Arizona’s historic stretch of Route 66

Symbodied by freedom, adventure and pursuit of the American Dream, Route 66 has been immortalized since its founding in 1926 with literary classics and blockbuster films. It spans more than 2,400 miles, created by the Public Roads Bureau, and stretches from Lake Michigan in the northeast to the west and the Pacific edge. Roadside diners, […]

Maricopa Mulls Half-Cent Sales Tax to Fund State Route 347 Expansion

The city of Maricopa is considering implementing a half-cent sales tax, which aims to fund the highly anticipated expansion of Route 347 in the state. The highways served as important arteries connecting the city to the bustling Phoenix region, and Maricopa’s epic problems escalated. population. The sales tax proposal was laid out by city council […]

As fires ripped through L.A., Mayor Karen Bass was en route back from Africa

In the first 24 hours after the Los Angeles wildfire disaster, Mayor Karen Bass was constantly present on social media, urging Angelenos to evacuate evacuation zones and announcing the decision to declare a state of emergency. Meanwhile, the bus itself was far from the city. As the flames swept through the Pacific Palisades, she was […]

Arizona and Route 66

With Route 66’s 100th anniversary in 2026 just one year away, it’s time to rediscover Arizona’s spectacular landscape. Whip up your road trip appetite and check out what’s new in Arizona in 2025, including new dark sky communities, mountain trails, museums, and more. New astrotourism attraction in ArizonaFlagstaff welcomes new Astronomy Discovery Center new Kemper […]

DuBeau Marks Nearly a Century Hosting Weary Route 66 Travelers

Really? Did John Wayne sleep here? One of America’s oldest motor vehicle courts, Flagstaff’s Motel DuBeau has survived and hosted Grand Canyon and Route 66 travelers for 95 years. Built by Albert Dubo, this 20-room red brick motel opened in August 1929, about two months before the stock market crash that caused economic collapse. DuBeau […]

Fire evacuation in Paulden near State Route 89

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said residents near Yellowstone Road to Naples Street should evacuate the area. PAUL DEN, Ariz. — An evacuation is in place in Paul Den after a fire broke out near State Route 89, authorities said. >> Download 12 news app Get the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. […]

FACT CHECK: Are Tolls Still In Place On Florida’s Hurricane Milton Evacuation Route?

virus image Shared by Xformerly Twitter, claims toll booths are still in place along Hurricane Milton evacuation routes in Florida. Why on earth are there still toll booths on evacuation routes? https://t.co/8bt9mf0t6T — Multitude🔻Container (@lllliatttt) October 8, 2024 Verdict: False That claim is false. In a press release on October 7, Florida Republican Governor Ron […]