HAPPY 2026

   A year with many celebrations!

There is a lot happening along the Jefferson Highway this winter and much more to come throughout the year as America celebrates 250 years. For us "roadies," we are also celebrating the 100th anniversary of the numbering of the federal highway system. Of course, many are focused on US 66's 100th birthday but we salute the Jefferson Highway between Carthage, Missouri and Vinita, Oklahoma where much of the former JH route was incorporated into 66. We also salute other historic routings of early auto trails and early US highways especially when they intersect with the Jefferson Highway. So, join us as we explore the JH this year!

Photo credit: Mike and Sharon Curtis.

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JEFFERSON HIGHWAY TOURIST CENTERS:

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 Gearhead Curio's    Bonham Visitor Center      Boots Court 

    Galena, KS                      Bonham, TX                 Carthage, MO

    Miners Hall Museum                   Natchitoches Visitors Center

       Franklin, KS                                             Natchitoches, LA

          Visit Mason City                    Hi-Way Cafe              Muskogee Tourism

          Mason City, IA                          Vinita, OK                  Muskogee, OK

ANNOUNCING OUR 2026 CONFERENCE SITE

- Preliminary Details Coming by late January - 

We are planning some overlap activities with the Missouri Route 66 Association's annual fall motor tour (Sept. 18-19) and with other organizations holding special Route 66 Centennial events in the region.

Visit Joplin, MO to start getting acquainted with the area!                               ***************************          

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Jefferson Highway Travel Guide Website UPDATE

The guide's website is up and the JHA and Big Blend Media's Lisa Smith need your help in updating and correcting the initial Business, Organization & Government Member listings that answered our call earlier this summer to claim their FREE basic listings.

If you were one of those members, please go to the website link below and check your listing and respond directly to Lisa Smith for any changes. 

TRAVEL GUIDE WEBSITE HOME PAGE

We all have very busy schedules and if you missed earlier calls to claim your listing, please review the information at this link.

BENEFITS TO BEING IN DIGITAL TRAVEL GUIDE  

Digital Guide Launch is happening in mid-January so if  you wish to be included, email lisa@bigblendmagazine.com     NOW!