Event description
In 2026, Route 66, America’s iconic “Mother Road,” celebrates its 100th anniversary. Join acclaimed author and travel writer Roger Naylor as he takes us on a lively and insightful journey through the history, culture, and enduring charm of this legendary highway. Discover how Arizona played a pivotal role in preserving Route 66, becoming its greatest champion and caretaker. Roger will share stories of the breathtaking landscapes, vibrant small towns, and quirky mom-and-pop eateries that still thrive along Arizona’s stretch of the road. Don’t miss this chance to rediscover the road that shaped a nation and continues to inspire wanderers today.
Registration is not required.
Roger Naylor is an award-winning Arizona author and travel writer. He is a member of the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame and the narrator of the Verde Canyon Railroad. He spends his days rambling around his beloved state and writing about what he discovers.
This program is presented in collaboration with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at ASU.
All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and/or City staff for future print and/or online publication.
