Get Your Balls, Bats, and Sticks on Route 66!
Immortalized in countless books, songs, and movies, Route 66 is a timeless icon of American culture. Until now, however, no guide to this historic byway has focused on another beloved part of American culture: sports. That all changes with
A Sports Fan's Guide to Route 66. In this groundbreaking new book, sports writer and lifelong sports fan Ron Clements goes beyond nostalgic buildings and classic cars to highlight historic sports venues, storied sports professionals, and current sports events along the Mother Road.
State by state
Illinois
Rolling 301 miles through Illinois, Route 66 is dotted with small towns that embrace their Mother Road heritage. In addition to NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB teams, you'll find auto and horse racing tracks. And don't forget the magnificent lineup of high school and collegiate sports programs to check out along the way.
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A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate to attend a reading at the Writer’s Block by Shaun T. Griffin, Nevada State Poet Laureate, who read from two of his brand-new books. River Ask Me Why: Into the West on Two Wheels is the story of the epic bicycle trip Shaun took with his two sons five years ago. *The details of this ride, especially the challenges of laboring up and down mountain passes, provide a riveting and poignant read. The haikus that Shaun drafted throughout the trip and included in this book provide a heartfelt look into this compassionate and gifted author's mind.
The 25 free maps listed below are based on the 25 Interstate-alternative routes described in RoadTrip America's Arizona and New Mexico: 25 Scenic Side Trips by Rick Quinn published in April, 2018.
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