Ed and Jackie Fogle recreate Route 66 honeymoon trip 25 years later
Ed and Jackie Fogle from Oklahoma recreated their Route 66 trip from 25 years ago. The couple returned to Navy Pier in Chicago, where the famous highway begins, to mark their own milestone as Route 66 celebrates 100 years.
Ed and Jackie Fogle from Oklahoma have come full circle on America's most famous highway. The couple recently recreated a Route 66 trip they took 25 years ago, returning to Navy Pier in Chicago where the historic route begins.
Their journey coincides with Route 66's 100th anniversary celebration. The highway, known as the "Mother Road," stretches 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, California.
The Fogles' story shows how Route 66 continues to create lasting memories for travelers. Many couples and families return to the highway years later to relive special moments and create new ones.
Route 66 was officially established in 1926 and became a symbol of American freedom and adventure. Though officially decommissioned in 1985, most of the route remains drivable and attracts millions of visitors each year.
Route 66 remains one of America's most beloved road trip destinations, connecting families to memories and history. The highway's 100th anniversary reminds us how travel and adventure can strengthen relationships across decades.
Route 66 centennial celebrations continue throughout 2026 across all eight states the highway crosses.
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