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.

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Leavenworth, Washington captures the seasonal magic of the Cascade Mountains, where snow-dusted, peaked Bavarian roofs and a spectacular lighting festival create a landscape that looks like a hand-painted greeting card. Beyond the world-class Christmas charm and German delicacies, listeners will also receive essential winter travel tips, from navigating snowy mountain passes with the right tires to finding alternate routes during local flooding. Whether you're dreaming of a day trip to see the lights or planning a festive adventure on the alpine roller coaster, this holiday special is your guide to one of the most scenic destinations in North America.

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While Santa is out enjoying his milk and cookies, Greg Rynearson has another perfect pair… Cops & Doughnuts! Since 1896, a doughnut shop and bakery in Clare, Michigan dubbed “Cops and Doughnuts,” offers a warm fresh doughnut and a steaming cup of cops coffee while you enjoy the police decor and friendly, and very safe, atmosphere. Greg is a former police officer of Clare City and a proud owner of this establishment, and he joins us to share all about the community engagements this holiday season in this week’s edition of American Road Trip Talk!

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In this week’s edition of American Road Trip Talk, we feature a special spotlight of Highway 12 Winery for the first few minutes of the show. Then for the rest of the episode, Jennifer Morrison joins us who is the Director of Vehicle Safety at Mazda North American Operations, overseeing the strategic vision and execution of MNAO’s comprehensive vehicle safety program, aligning industry-leading ratings with the company’s proactive safety philosophy and vision for a zero-fatality society. Before working for Mazda, Morrison spent over 15 years at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigating highway crashes as an Investigator-in-Charge and a safety advocate.

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This episode of American Road Trip Talk, hosted by Matt Shea, explores historic and cozy Pacific Northwest lodging, focusing on the comforting tradition of finding a "good cozy fire" after Thanksgiving. Matt tours numerous venues in Washington State, highlighting beautiful settings, award-winning dining, and the warmth of well-crafted fireplaces for a perfect cold-weather retreat.

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From Seattle’s free holiday meals, festive events, cruises, and Winterfest fun… to Plymouth’s 404th Thanksgiving, the 101st Macy’s Parade, TWO parades in St. Louis, San Antonio’s #1-ranked celebration, and Fountain Hills’ “Greatest Show” Thanksgiving parade—it’s your guide to holiday magic nationwide.

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With a history full or pioneers, early legislators, and adventurers, Saint Charles, Missouri has the distinction of being one of the must-see holiday destinations in the country. For half a century, visitors from around the world have flocked to this quaint river city for a blast of yuletide nostalgia. Listen and learn what all the local excitement is about!

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In this episode: New York Times Best Selling author of “Confessions of A Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated”, Alison Arngrim is best known to viewers world-wide for her portrayal of the incredibly nasty “Nellie Oleson” on the much loved, long running hit television series "Little House On The Prairie," and continues to amuse audiences through her many film, television, stage and multi-media appearances.

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A good scare is the goal on this night of nights; the spirits would not have it otherwise! Author (Absent Witness) Karl Petry joins us for a particularly eerie angle on the festivities by way of independent filmmaking. He knows whereof he speaks, having produced and directed several such movies himself.

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The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile scenic drive that runs through Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee, following a historic travel corridor. It is a designated National Scenic Byway popular for scenic driving, hiking, biking, and camping, with a leisurely 50 mph speed limit. Our guest for this episode is Kim Foster. She is the Executive Director of the Natchez Trace Compact, helping her to understand not only the communications side of projects, but the byway side as well.

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