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 know where to look. In this edition, we talk with Tom about the North American Bigfoot Center in Oregon and Bigfoot Discovery Museum in northern California. You could visit both in a single road trip!
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Gen X to Gen Z: Car Culture Looks Beyond the Boomers
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 Greene, host of the Cars Yeah podcast, reveals the dynamics behind the mood and the market for cars newer generations find most appealing.
Visit WebsiteSpringfield Shines in the Land of Lincoln
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 celebratory air that attracts visitors from all over the nation and beyond. Amy Beadle has the scoop for travelers wanting to be where Honest Abe began his trek to immortality.
Visit WebsiteThe Lake Effect
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 social aspects of Lake Michigan. The book captures the lake’s mesmerizing beauty in summer and winter.
Visit WebsiteMemorial Day Weekend in Puget Sound
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 Shea has researched a number of them and shares his discoveries.
Visit WebsiteWine Trail Wows in Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory
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 you go to earn fantastic prizes, plus discover exclusive discounts, all while supporting local wine makers. In-pass mapping makes it easy to find a winery near you.
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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 every direction, each with their own personality. We focus on two – the Lake Tahoe Loop (communities surrounding Reno and Lake Tahoe) and Neon to Nature (in and around Las Vegas).
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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 places to visit whenever the Sun makes a welcome return to the region. A veteran journalist and blogger, Harriet promotes the Seattle outdoors vibe with her detailed knowledge of Emerald City venues.
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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 about buying and selling cars in the midst of lingering inflation and strong demand. (Encore presentation from June 10, 2022)
Visit WebsiteBeautiful Blue Ridge and Appalachian Virginia
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 branches of a distinctly American culture; one to which all are welcome. Fred Carlisle joins us to share his love affair with the endless charms of the Commonwealth.
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