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American Road Trip Talk (Podcast)– Arnold Berkman: US Route 66 Death of an American Icon Click here to listen... (10:26) Click here to download... After seeing his obituary in a newspaper, Mark Twain quipped, "News of my death has been greatly exaggerated." Along these same lines, some of you may be more than a little put off by the title of this photo exhibit:US Route 66: Death of an American Icon. Arnold Berkman, a retired psychologist and professional photographer, took the pictures during four trips he made along Route 66. During our conversation we discussed his perspective on a roadway where many people insist there are still plenty of places to get your kicks. You can see the full display of his Route 66 pictures by visiting his photography homepage. Regardless of your opinion about the state of this historic highway, you have to admire the rugged beauty of Berkman's images of the automotive artery that carried Americans west to California's gleaming shores. American Road Trip Talk (Podcast)– Arnold Berkman: US Route 66 Death of an American Icon Click here to listen... (10:26) Click here to download... ####### Don't miss the 1st Annual Midwest All Ford Nationals Car Show and Swap Meet in Vandalia, IL The meet will be held at Vandalia Lake Campground July 16 & 17th from 8am-5pm both days. There will be vendors, live music including a Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson impersonator, a 50/50 drawing and door prizes every hour! Admission is just $5.00 for adults, Children 10 & under get in FREE. All proceeds will benefit the Vandalia Lions Club. For more information visit: midwestallfordnationals.com ####### Summer fun has arrived in Wisconsin. Whether it's water skiing, camping, festivals or relaxing at the lake, you can find your fun at TravelWisconsin.com. And bring all the fun Wisconsin has to offer to your fingertips by downloading the free Travel Wisconsin iPhone or Android app. Feel free to comment, criticize and correct our podcasts because we are always looking to make them better. In particular, if you know of anyone who might make a good subject for these podcasts, please let me know in the comments section. See you soon on the great American Road. Get your American Road iPhone and iPad app today.

American Road Trip Talk (Podcast)– Carol Stuttle, Carol Burke et al: Endless Nights (16 min) Click here to listen... Clickhere to download... The sky never looked brighter over central Illinois than when The Sky View Drive In Theatre in Litchfield lit up the night with Hollywood's stars. The Sky View is the last operating drive in on Historic Route 66 in the Lincoln State. Somehow it has survived until just recently charging just $2/person for admission to a double feature! How they manage this magic is the subject of my conversation with plain talking, hard working Carol Stuttle, the long time manager of the Sky View. But we have another special treat: Carol Burke, the tourism coordinator for Litchfield, IL describes a special interactive commemorative display that was erected in front of the Sky View. The Route 66 Scenic Byways built an interactive Wayside memorial that allows visitors to not only find out the history of the drive in but also hear the warm memories of local residents who grew up with the Sky View. At the touch of a button on the Wayside you can hear those voices but we've taken care of all that for you and you will hear their delightful stories in this podcast. A little note, because of all the content this podcast runs 16 minutes but I think that it's worth the listening. You tell me what you think. American Road Trip Talk (Podcast)– Carol Stuttle, Carol Burke et al: Endless Nights (16 min) Click here to listen... Click here to download... ####### Don't miss the 1st AnnualMidwest All Ford Nationals Car Show and Swap Meet in Vandalia, IL The meet will be held at Vandalia LakeCampground July 16 & 17th from 8am-5pm bothdays. There will be vendors, live music including a Johnny Cashand Willie Nelson impersonator, a 50/50 drawing and door prizes everyhour! Admission is just $5.00 for adults, Children 10 &under get in FREE. All proceeds will benefit the VandaliaLions Club. For more information visit: midwestallfordnationals.com ####### Summer fun has arrived in Wisconsin. Whether it's waterskiing, camping, festivals or relaxing at the lake, you can find your fun at TravelWisconsin.com. And bring all the fun Wisconsin has to offer to your fingertips by downloading the free Travel Wisconsin iPhone or Android app. Feel free to comment, criticize and correct our podcasts because we are always looking to make them better. In particular, if you know of anyone who might make a good subject for these podcasts, please let me know in the comments section. See you soon on the great American Road. Get your American Road iPhone and iPad app today.

American Road Trip Talk (Podcast)– Dave Preston: Breezy Rider Click here to listen... 10:00 Clickhere to download... For nearly a decade Dave Preston has entertained readers of the American Road Magazine with reviews and commentary on our heritage roadways. Recently I had an opportunityto talk to him about his passion and favorite way to see the American Road: on a motorcycle! In our story you'll hear how Dave went from being a schoolteacher to become a motor enthusiast and learn about some of his favorite rides. Dave has also written and self-published three books and a collection of essays which can be read as eBooks on Kindle, iPad and Nook readers. They are: Motorcycle 101 - a light-hearted guide to motorcycling for those new to or returning to motorcycles. Motorcycle 201 - an extensively revised e-book edition with added sections and Mourning Ride - available as an e-book at Amazon.com featuring plot twists, adventure, a couple of motorcycles, and a few explosions! Motorcycle Heart, Theory, and Practice - a collection of essays written for Sound Rider! magazine and a few others. You can also find Dave through his website: www.davidpreston.biz American Road Trip Talk (Podcast)– Dave Preston: Breezy Rider Click here to listen... 10:00 Click here to download... Summer fun has arrived in Wisconsin. Whether it's waterskiing, camping, festivals or relaxing at the lake, you can find your fun at TravelWisconsin.com. And bring all the fun Wisconsin has to offer to your fingertips by downloading the free Travel Wisconsin iPhone or Android app. Feel free to comment, criticize and correct our podcasts because we are always looking to make them better. In particular, if you know of anyone who might make a good subject for these podcasts, please let me know in the comments section. See you soon on the great American Road. Get your American Road iPhone and iPad app today.