Day 4 was one of those Route 66 days where every few miles seemed to reveal another classic roadside attraction, historic motel, or piece of Americana. We started the morning in Cuba, Missouri, and by nightfall had traveled through Missouri and Kansas before arriving in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We spent some time exploring Cuba, known as the "Mural City." Colorful murals throughout town tell the stories of the region, while Route 66 landmarks like the historic Wagon Wheel Motel offer

Day three began early at Charlie Parker's Diner in Springfield, one of the Route 66 corridor's most beloved breakfast stops. Housed in a distinctive World War II-era Quonset hut, the diner has been serving travelers and locals since the early 1990s and has become famous for its massive 16-inch pancakes and Springfield's signature Horseshoe sandwich. National attention arrived in 2008 when Guy Fieri featured Charlie Parker's on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, introducing audience