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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The 35 free maps listed below were hand-built by Tom Herbertson, based on the driving directions provided by Aaron Reed in his book The Local Angler, Fly Fishing Austin & Central Texas published by Imbrifex Books in May 2020. All of the maps start in downtown Austin at the iconic bronze statue of Stevie Ray Vaughan at Auditorium Shores on Lady Bird Lake and provide the best driving routes to each of the 49 wades described by the author in the book.
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The 101 free maps listed below were hand-built by Tom Herbertson, based on the driving directions provided by Pete KJ in his book Base Camp Denver: 101 Hikes in Colorado's Front Range published by Imbrifex Books in April 2019. All of the maps start in downtown Denver at the Denver Tourist Information office located at 1575 California Street and provide the best driving routes to each of the 101 trailheads described by the author in the book.
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