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 by 1915. Today, thanks to its designation as a National and California historical landmark, Bodie is widely regarded as the most popular ghost town in America, with about 200,000 visitors yearly. Jamie Jensen guests with travel tips for those looking to visit a well-preserved vestige of the golden West.
Visit WebsiteWe 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 her personal favorites. So many pieces from which to choose!
Visit WebsiteOur 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 Washington at its most floridly spectacular. Matt Shea joins us with a survey of the displays and other local delights that make the trek to Skagit a special experience every year.
Visit WebsiteObserving 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 State Pontiac Club is a go-to guy for advice on how to prevent costly automotive trouble from hampering your next open-road adventure. (Encore Presentation)
Visit WebsitePhoenix, 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, 1997 though, all those Phoenician charms were eclipsed in the night sky by the presence of eerie lights with no definitive explanation. Reactions of the populace ranged from curiosity to anxiety to panic. Elected officials and military brass alike struggled to quash the crisis. 26 years later, the Phoenix Lights remain as mysterious as ever. Dr. Lynne Kitei, an internationally acclaimed physician and health educator, who set aside her successful medical career to pursue the Phoenix Lights book and award-winning Documentary project, recounts the strange events surrounding this classic UFO incident.
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The 95th Academy Awards will be presented on March 12, 2023, in a ceremony held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Geoffrey Mark, a “walking encyclopedia” of show business, shares his knowledge of the venues that make Hollywood the Mecca of moviemaking and a tourist destination for film lovers around the world.
Visit WebsiteMarch 3 is World Wildlife Day. We celebrate the occasion by exploring a haven for a majestic yet at-risk marvel of nature. The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is the nation’s largest natural-habitat refuge developed specifically for African and Asian elephants. The Sanctuary operates on 3,060 acres in Hohenwald, TN – 85 miles southwest of Nashville.
Visit WebsiteThe revamped and newly relaunched Mt. Hood Territory Tap Trail celebrates Oregon Craft Beer Month throughout February, 2023. Mt. Hood Territory is a year-round adventure destination and the popular trail is bigger and better than ever. Our guest, Jarrod Lyman, is Communications Manager for Oregon City, where many breweries, cideries and distilleries on the Tap Trail reside.
Visit WebsiteJust as many people prefer to dine in unique restaurants, there are road-travelers who choose offbeat places to stay the night. Some of the more unusual digs can be found in Washington. Off the beaten path we go, with contributor Matt Shea sleuthing around the Evergreen State.
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