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In 1912 Claude Bowlin began trading with Native Americans—laying the foundation for Bowlin Travel Centers. Bowlin's vision came to life with the construction of the Old Crater Trading Post in Bluewater, NM, in 1936. Today, Bowlin Travel Plazas dot I-10 and I-40.

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK
The First Hundred Miles of Route 66 Illinois

Start at the beginning. Your next road trip begins on The First Hundred Miles of Route 66 in Illinois.

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For generations, the towering sombreros and kaleidoscope of billboards at South of the Border have blared to motorists barreling down I-95 just shy of the North Carolina line, promising a kitschy kingdom.
Now, a slice of that famed roadside fever dream is up for grabs. 👇

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If you are cruising the Mother Road to Springfield, Illinois this year, listen to the latest AMERICAN ROAD TRIP TALK
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK:
After The Tulip Festival
The adventure doesn't have to stop after you've taken in forty jaw-dropping acres of colorful flowers. Watch the video for ideas to make the most of your trip.

Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, 33814 S Meridian Rd, Woodburn, OR 97071

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Home - Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Celebrate the Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival from the Chicago suburbs to Central Illinois with antiques, cruise-ins, live music, and more across historic Route 66 communities.

The First Hundred Miles of Route 66 Illinois

Celebrate the #Route66Centennial at the Red Carpet Corridor Festival! On May 2-May 3. Fifteen Route 66 communities will roll out the red carpet for Mother Road travelers. Enjoy art and craft shows, live entertainment, and classic car cruises. 👇

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
The First Hundred Miles of Route 66 Illinois

Celebrate the Rt. 66 Centennial at the Red Carpet Corridor Festival! On May 2-May 3, fifteen Rt. 66 communities will roll out the red carpet for travelers. Enjoy art and craft shows, live entertainment, and classic car cruises.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Make a few new friends this spring as farms throughout Mt. Hood Territory open for a new season!

Location: Frog Pond Farm, Wilsonville, Oregon

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On a chilly March morning in Bemidji, Minn., the statue of an American Indian warrior stood outside the Chippewa Trading Post, his gaze fixed on the highway, as it had been for decades. Then his 20-foot frame was eased onto a trailer with a crane for a long road trip. 👇

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Explore Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory Valley Communities

Cheers to new adventures and discovering the true magic of the Willamette Valley: rolling hills, verdant farms, and cascading waterfalls.

Watch the video for inspiration.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Brought to you by Oregon's #Mt.HoodTerritory

This spring, trade screen time for tree time at #HopkinsDemonstrationForest. (Click the link👇 to watch a video about hiking Hopkins Demonstration Forest.)

Location: Hopkins Demonstration Forest near Oregon City, #Oregon

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Provide a fun Travel Journal for kiddos to record Spring break memories! Packed with activities, it encourages young adventurers to discover new places. Children can create itineraries, complete fun checklists, and write about their adventures. Fuel their wanderlust while they learn! 🌍📝🚗👇

National Tile Day

Did you know that #Zanesville, Ohio, was well-known for pottery? The Zanesville Museum of Art houses an extensive collection of items made by potteries and tile firms primarily located in the Zanesville region.

Tell us if you have visited.

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#GATLINBURG, Tenn.—In the #GreatSmokyMountains, some motorists are making noise about a rule to make life quieter... 👇

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Tourism boards like to play up their natural resources. Waterfalls, rolling hills, deserts, mountains—if it’s there, trust a tourism board to tout it. In a little Tennessee two-step, @TennesseeTourism is leaning on natural resources of a different sort—songwriters.👇

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If you missed the AMERICAN ROAD Trip Talk last week about Illinois Route 66–listen anytime.👇

Learn about the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

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BLUE WHALE WILL KEEP ON SMILING
CATOOSA, Okla.
—With a June 2025 groundbreaking, work began on a leviathan makeover for one of the most beloved attractions on Route 66—the Blue Whale.
(In AMERICAN ROAD👇)

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