John and Lisa Merrill of Apple Valley, California, will lead an RV caravan on a trip along the historic Route 66, marking the highway's centennial. The trip will begin on April 1 and last 55 days, running from Chicago to Santa Monica with 13 rigs participating.
Participants will cover about 2,400 miles, making 17 multi-day stops at campgrounds to visit attractions. The route passes through eight states. According to one source, the trip will end on Memorial Day.