Inappropriation on the American Road
Posted on 03/18/2024
Erika Nelson joins us to recount a pop-up show at TeePee Junction in Lawrence, Kansas. Erika responded to the “Hillbilly Halfwit”, Armando Minjarez responded to “La Salsa Man”, and Mona[…]
Adventure Drives for When Spring Arrives
Posted on 03/11/2024
Mark Greene of Cars Yeah says, “For me an adventure drive is when you go off the freeway and onto the back roads, or no roads, out into the wilderness.[…]
Small Town Charm in the Evergreen State
Posted on 03/04/2024
Washington State has more than her fair share of small towns with plenty of charm to lure visitors away from the city life of Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma et al as[…]
Sundown on the Mother Road (Encore)
Posted on 02/26/2024
Route 66 is a long story that is still being told. The glory of The Mother Road endures with a resilience underscored by her responsiveness to movements of not only[…]
Seaside Aquarium in Beautiful Seaside, Oregon
Posted on 02/19/2024
Seaside Aquarium is one of the oldest aquariums on the West Coast. Founded in 1937, the aquarium is privately owned and the descendants of some of the founders still are[…]
When Beatlemania Came to America
Posted on 02/12/2024
On February 9, 1964, The Beatles made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show and on that electrifying night, Beatlemania swept across America. Geoffrey Mark is our guest for[…]
From Phoenix to Vermont and Back With Jessica Dunham
Posted on 02/06/2024
Travel author Jessica Dunham has driven from Phoenix to Vermont and back again six times; the people and places she has had the privilege of experiencing are treasured memories. In[…]
Nevada-Arizona Adventure with Jamie Jensen
Posted on 01/30/2024
A road trip from southern Nevada to Arizona (or vice-versa) will bring spectacular desert vistas and stunning historic places into view. Hoover Dam and Laughlin in Nevada; Bullhead City, Arizona[…]
Edsel, Etc. Woulda Coulda Shoulda Cars
Posted on 01/23/2024
They seemed like a great idea at the time: cars that were produced with big ambitions in mind but that failed to win over the public while others went through[…]
Vintage Cafes in Western Washington
Posted on 01/16/2024
Western Washington is home to many vintage venues for dining and socializing that proudly maintain their links to the past. Matt Shea is back with first-hand experiences to share about[…]
Muskegon Museum of Art in Michigan
Posted on 01/09/2024
The Muskegon Museum of Art, founded on a tradition of aesthetic excellence, is committed to fostering the life-long study and appreciation of the visual arts. We visit with Art Martin,[…]
Revel in a Wonderland at Bear Lake
Posted on 01/03/2024
The Bear Lake Valley is a recreational paradise! Bear Lake on the Idaho-Utah border is often called “Caribbean of the Rockies” for its intense turquoise blue water. Jet ski, go[…]
In Memoriam of Automotive Luminaries 2023
Posted on 01/03/2024
In this episode, Mark Greene joins us to memorialize several highly esteemed gentlemen of the automotive world who passed away in 2023. Each leaves a beautiful legacy and all will[…]
Natural Wonder in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
Posted on 12/21/2023
In this episode, we talk with Destiny Egley, an authority on Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. The city has become a popular resort location, noted for its numerous hot springs suitable[…]
Looking a Lot Like Christmas with Jessica Dunham
Posted on 12/11/2023
Across America, Holiday celebrations are in full swing. Road trip expert Jessica Dunham joins us to talk about notable places where Christmastime is happening spectacularly with unique experiences to offer.
Western Washington Holiday Lights Abound
Posted on 12/04/2023
Happy Holidays! The lights burn brightest this time of year in and around Puget Sound in brilliant creative celebration of the Season. Our roving correspondent Matt Shea has the story[…]
The First Thanksgiving
Posted on 11/27/2023
The holiday feast dates back to November 1621, when the newly arrived Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians gathered at Plymouth for an autumn harvest celebration, an event regarded as America’s[…]
Perfect Day Michigan with Amy S. Eckert
Posted on 11/20/2023
Amy S. Eckert returns with a survey of her new book, Perfect Day Michigan. She shares highlights of destinations across the state in answer to the question: how should we[…]
Two-Lane Pilgrim’s Pride in New England
Posted on 11/06/2023
Autumn in New England is a fiery presage of Winter, a spectacular display of Mother Nature in all her seasonal glory. Jamie Jensen has driven the two-road path to Northeast[…]
Santee Cooper Country and Clarendon Co. SC
Posted on 10/30/2023
Santee Cooper Country and nearby Clarendon County in South Carolina offer all the rich history, natural beauty and outdoor activities anybody could want. Even Hollywood has discovered the region! Local[…]
Grovers Mill and The Night That Panicked America
Posted on 10/23/2023
The tiny community of Grovers Mill, New Jersey was made famous by Orson Welles’ October 30, 1938 radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds, depicted as the first landing[…]
Leslie Rule and Haunted In America
Posted on 10/16/2023
Leslie Rule for decades has been a chronicler of ghost stories and related phenomena as experienced at American locations from coast to coast. She joins us (on Friday the 13th[…]
50 Best USA Road Trips with Jessica Dunham
Posted on 10/09/2023
Meet Jessica Dunham. She is an expert on American road-tripping from Route 66 to a plethora of other routes across the nation. Just released is her updated version of The[…]
Getaway Adventure in Michigan
Posted on 10/02/2023
Detroit native and travel writer Amy S. Eckert packed up the bare essentials and headed to the U.P. Her trek to the wondrously wooded region in Michigan, bounded by three[…]
Halloween Season Comes Early to Seattle
Posted on 09/25/2023
In the Emerald City and environs, dreary turns to eerie if you know where to look in Autumn. With so much to entice (and scare) you in the works, it’s[…]
Erika Nelson’s Favorite Roadside Revelations (Encore)
Posted on 09/18/2023
We visit once again with our friend Erika Nelson, creator and curator of the World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things Traveling Roadside Attraction[…]
Power and Style at Pebble Beach and Monterey Car Week
Posted on 09/11/2023
2023 Pebble Beach and Monterey Car Week has done it again! Each year, the gala is considered by many to be the most memorable car gathering in the world, offering[…]
Route 66 Festival in Springfield, Illinois
Posted on 09/05/2023
The 22nd Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 22-24, 2023. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for[…]
Two-Lane Fun in Florida Awaits You (Encore)
Posted on 08/28/2023
The wild, rustic and sometimes offbeat beauty of the Sunshine State is yours to enjoy along the system of two-lane roads that have helped to shape the destiny of Florida.[…]
Welcome to the Dark Sky City of Flagstaff, AZ
Posted on 08/21/2023
Flagstaff was named the world’s first International Dark Sky City by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) on October 24, 2001. Skywatchers are always welcome here and so are Astrotourism aficionados.[…]
BOOP! The Musical
Posted on 08/14/2023
Betty Boop inspires fans around the world with her looks, voice, and style. Now, in BOOP! The Musical, Betty’s dream of a day off from the super-celebrity in her black-and-white[…]
Abbott and Costello Honored at The Hollywood Museum
Posted on 08/07/2023
Abbott and Costello are receiving their rightful due at The Hollywood Museum with a new exhibit which opened to the public on Friday July 21, 2023. The display features original[…]
Luray Caverns in Shenandoah Valley, VA
Posted on 07/31/2023
In the pristine Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, near a National Park, Luray Caverns invites you to explore beneath the tableau of beauty and discover the largest and most popular caverns[…]
Charleston Museum in SC Celebrates 250 Years
Posted on 07/24/2023
Founded in 1773, The Charleston Museum, America’s First Museum, has been discovering, preserving, interpreting, celebrating, and sharing ever since. The collections, exhibitions, educational programs, and events are designed to inspire[…]
Stay and Play in Port Angeles, WA
Posted on 07/17/2023
Port Angeles, Washington is the Gateway to Olympic National Park and a destination in its own right; one that includes other natural wonders and recreational opportunities plus the rustic allure[…]
Antique Adventure at WAAAM in Hood River
Posted on 07/10/2023
The WAAAM Air & Auto Museum has one of the largest collections of still-flying antique aeroplanes and still-driving antique automobiles in the country. The items on display at this museum[…]
Green Book and Sundown on the Mother Road
Posted on 06/30/2023
Route 66 is a long story that is still being told. The glory of The Mother Road endures with a resilience underscored by her responsiveness to movements of not only[…]
On the Western Trail of Bigfoot Museums
Posted on 06/26/2023
Bigfoot may be ever-elusive but as Sasquatch researcher and balladeer Tom Yamarone can attest, museums dedicated to the subject are dotted around America and not hard to find if you[…]
Gen X to Gen Z: Car Culture Looks Beyond the Boomers
Posted on 06/19/2023
Move over, Boomers! In American auto culture, the trend toward younger enthusiasts with upwardly mobile careers and a taste for the finer things in life has become increasingly evident. Mark[…]
Springfield Shines in the Land of Lincoln
Posted on 06/12/2023
Summertime is prime time for Springfield, Illinois. The heart of the Land of Lincoln beats with an exciting patriotic vibe. Museums, Lincoln historic sites and numerous special events create a[…]
The Lake Effect
Posted on 06/05/2023
This edition features Fred Carlisle, author of The Lake Effect, a memoir grounded in his personal experiences yet one that wades into wider considerations including aesthetic, emotional, historic, economic, and[…]
Memorial Day Weekend in Puget Sound
Posted on 05/26/2023
In honor of those countless Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in wartime, this episode offers places to visit where selfless valor is memorialized in beautiful ways. Our correspondent Matt[…]
Wine Trail Wows in Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory
Posted on 05/22/2023
Jarrod Lyman returns with news of The Mt. Hood Territory Wine Trail, a FREE mobile passport that guides you through the idyllic family-owned wineries of Clackamas County. Check in as[…]
Silver State Surprises: Road-tripping in Nevada
Posted on 05/15/2023
In this episode, Tracie Barnthouse of Travel Nevada has lots to say about road tripping through the Silver State. There are 10 branded road trips that cross the state in[…]
Things to See When the Sun is Out in Seattle
Posted on 05/08/2023
Harriet Baskas is back with more entries from her book, 111 Places In Seattle That You Must Not Miss. Seattle is a natural wonder unto itself with lots of beautiful[…]
Steering Your Way Through the Car Market
Posted on 05/01/2023
Mark Greene of CarsYeah fame resolved to part with his beloved “Orange Crush” and in the process, discovered little-known insights into today’s hot automotive market. He has lots to share[…]
Beautiful Blue Ridge and Appalachian Virginia
Posted on 04/25/2023
The gentle rolling hills of Virginia are a beacon for Country Music fans and musicians alike. The Blue Ridge and Appalachian region beckons all who seek out the roots and[…]
The Gold Rush Era Still Lives in Bodie, CA
Posted on 04/17/2023
Bodie, California was booming in 1876 after discovery of an impressive vein of gold. The town however went into decline in subsequent decades and was known as a ghost town[…]
Erika Nelson’s Favorite Revelations of Roadside America
Posted on 04/10/2023
We visit once again with our friend Erika Nelson, creator and curator of the World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things Traveling Roadside Attraction[…]
40th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2023
Posted on 04/03/2023
Our annual episode saluting The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival celebrates the 40th anniversary of a springtime festival that draws eager crowds from around the world. The event shows off Western[…]
Making Your Automobile Road Trip Worthy
Posted on 03/27/2023
Observing the Do’s and Don’ts of getting your car, truck or SUV ready for a memorable trek aka The Big Road Trip is serious business. Karl Petry of the Garden[…]
Phoenix Lights Still a Mystery After 26 Years
Posted on 03/20/2023
Phoenix, Arizona is famous as a sun-drenched metropolis with a stunning desert panorama under the gaze of Camelback Mountain and plentiful recreational and cultural attractions to offer. On March 13,[…]