American Road Trip Talk

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 this interview, we learn about some of them. Get ready to be inspired! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 and the sprawling glory found in and around Phoenix are some elements of what might turn out to be the trip of a lifetime. Jamie Jensen is with us again; this time to share his boundless enthusiasm for the...

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 various modifications for years until they finally went extinct on the assembly line. Karl Petry brings his automotive expertise (and nostalgia) to this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

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 some of the region’s favorite heritage places for food and fun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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, Director of Collections & Exhibitions/Senior Curator, to learn more about this inspiring destination. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

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 be sorely missed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 sailing, boating, fish, swim and play on our sandy beaches. Wintertime offers snowmobiling, ice fishing and snow skiing. Enjoy bird watching & wildlife too. Tami Leonhardt joins us to share her expertise. See Privacy Po...

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 for bathing and featuring a turbulent inner tube run through part of the town. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 of some dazzling new displays for 2023. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 “first Thanksgiving.” Text credit to history.com (Encore Presentation) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 make the most of 24 hours in the Great Lakes State? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On Jan. 1, 1942, the government froze the sale of consumer vehicles. Instead of working on luxury designs and automotive innovations, automakers were building tanks, trucks, airplanes, Jeeps, torpedoes, and even helmets. (Thanks to Hertz.com for text). Mark Greene joins us to discuss how automakers helped the Allies win the war. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

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 paradise and shares the thrill of the journey. (Encore) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 expert Jane Powell has plenty to share in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 site of a Martian invasion. The Martians never actually showed up but that didn’t stop much of the nation from becoming terrified as the fictional attack was accepted as real by thousands of listeners. Karl Petry knows the spot and...

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 no less!) to talk about strange things seen and heard by people from various walks of life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 Open Road: 50 Best Road Trips in the USA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 of the Great Lakes, rewarded Amy with the experience of getting away from big city pressures and encountering the rich natural beauty that stokes the pride of every Michigander. (Originally aired July 2020) See Privacy Policy at...

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 time to bring our roving correspondent Matt Shea in for a survey of the best of what is “on tap” or goes bump in the night in 2023. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

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 Museum, headquartered in Lucas, Kansas. Erika has toured much of America with her artistic wonders on rolling display. This time, we ask her about a few of her personal favorites. (Encore presentation) S...

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 the most interesting sights, sounds, and breaking news imaginable. For automotive enthusiasts, there are few places one would rather be. Mark Greene of Cars Yeah has plenty of stories and insights to share. See Privacy Policy at https://...

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 another year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield in September. Admission is FREE for spectators. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

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. For many, today’s roadtrip adventure becomes tomorrow’s nostalgia. Jamie Jensen is on hand to guide the ride. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

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. Hear about the 5 reasons why that term holds special significance as we talk with Lori Pappas of the City of Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...