Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026! Roger Naylor has written the perfect guide to help you celebrate the centennial, Arizona Route 66 Road Trip.  Roger will provide insight into this ultimate travel and dining guide—entertaining and practical as well as delve into the history of “The Mother Road”. During this presentation he will highlight some of the more than 110 restaurants, 90 activities and events, and 40 motels, hotels, and inns along the Arizona section.

Arizona is the state that saved Route 66. The preservation movement began here. This is where the tide of history turned. It’s an important story to hear in these times, a reminder that just a few determined people really can make a difference. Take the neon-lit journey of your dreams when you travel Route 66 across Arizona. Experience the freedom of the open road and the comfort of small-town hospitality. Route 66 in Arizona remains an astounding journey. With Roger’s insight you can plan the perfect road trip to relive great memories while conjuring up a whole batch of brand-new ones. 

Roger has been in love with Arizona since arriving as a wide-eyed college student. For decades he has explored his adopted state while writing about his discoveries. He specializes in national and state parks, lonely hiking trails, twisting back roads, diners with burgers sizzling on the grill, small towns, ghost towns, and pie. His work has appeared in the Arizona Republic, USA Today, The Guardian, Country Magazine, Arizona Highways, and dozens more. He was inducted into the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame in 2018 and is the narrator of the Verde Canyon Railroad. 

Roger has authored several books including Awesome Arizona: 200 Amazing Facts about the Grand Canyon State, Arizona’s Scenic Roads and Hikes, Arizona State Parks, The Amazing Kolb Brothers of Grand Canyon, Arizona Kicks on Route 66, and his latest book Arizona Boots and Burgers: A Guide for Hungry Hikers. He will have many of these books for sale and signing following the program.

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Program Info:

Thursday, November 19, 2026
6:00 p.m.
FREE for Museum Members (Members, log-in first to reserve tickets)
FREE with Museum Admission
$10 for just the program