The proverbial American "To the West" imperative !
See the travelchannel's guide to the Mother Road: classic Route66.
"Completed in 1926, Route 66 winds 2,448 miles from Chicago to L.A. Through most of the Western states, Route 66 follows Interstate 40, which eventually replaced much of the Mother Road. In some areas, the remnants of 66 parallel the interstate as a frontage road. In others, the old road still goes directly through town..."
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And of course it's impossible to think of road tripping without acknowledging Jack Kerouac's On the Road
Check out NPR's special on Kerouac - & be sure to explore the multimedia !
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