In 1926, the nation's second highway running from Chicago to Los Angeles was officially opened. Unlike the Lincoln Highway, which aimed to create a time-efficient transcontinental route, Route 66 connected hundreds of rural communities, boosting commerce first for farmers and later for truckers. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the beloved Route 66. Today we're talking about how the nation is celebrating this year, and the best way for you to explore this historic hig

A Dose of Reality The January 2026 winter storm was a brutal reminder that weather doesn't just impact travel—it tests the physical limits of our infrastructure. As of February 2, 2026, the Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 25 fatalities . Governor Lee announced a request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 counties. With the addition of over 300,000 power outages across the state and Shelby County facing $5 million in the cost of damages, Tennessee

This past weekend, another massive winter storm hit the nation, keeping us in our homes for up to five days. Winter Storm Fern stretched over 2,000 miles , affecting 230 million people from New Mexico to New England. This weekend, over 1 million people lost power, primarily in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Originally called a "major system," the storm transformed into a catastrophic ice and snow event for over half the nation. Since we're still in our month of

The nation braces for cold weather right in line with our second part of our Winter Preparedness series . Last week, we gave a quick recap of the two historic winter storms of January 2025, touching on the aftermath. These winter storms didn't create failures—they exposed them. While ideal preparation starts weeks or months in advance, efforts made within 24 hours of the storm's landing made a difference. States that have prepared for winter events won't wholly eliminate acc