KEN'S ROUTE 66Get Your Kicks!
Old pavement. Roadside wonders. New stories around every bend.
Hi, I’m Ken! I travel America’s Mother Road to find the people, places, and stories that keep its spirit alive. From neon lights and tiny towns to forgotten alignments, I’m here for every mile of it.
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Giant spacemen, vintage diners, weird signs and wonderfully unexpected detours. The roadside is full of surprises — and I’m always looking for the next one.
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In 2026, I took on the Mother Road from Chicago to Santa Monica, capturing old alignments, remarkable people, unforgettable landmarks, and the everyday magic of the highway along the way.
FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE ↗Two books, two very different Route 66 adventures. Written by Kenneth A. Lee.
My Route 66 Centennial Road Trip
One unforgettable journey across the Mother Road during its hundredth anniversary—old pavement, new friendships, and all the moments in between.
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A Route 66 Memoir
Before the Centennial came another adventure: an elusive stretch of Route 66, a stubborn goal, and a story worth telling.
FIND THE BOOK ↗Eight states. Thousands of miles. Countless stories. Choose a collection and come along for the ride.
When the sun goes down, the Mother Road puts on a show of its own.
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Old buildings and quiet stretches of highway still have plenty to say.
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Sometimes a roadside sign is reason enough to pull over and smile.
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Fellow travelers, new friends, and the people who keep the road alive.
VIEW GALLERY →Settle in and ride along. From the quiet two-lane stretches to the classic stops along the way, there’s always more Mother Road to see.
▶ VISIT THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL ↗Follow the latest miles on YouTube, or explore the books and stories behind the travels at Next Mile Press.