American Road Trip Talk

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 well as from out-of-state to the natural beauty and town culture that offer a unique experience in each locale. Contributor Matt Shea has lots to share about these mellow destinations.

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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 the countless people she has carried but also of turbulent American racial history. Joey Madia discusses “Sundown Towns” that once posed a menacing threat to African-Americans who traveled with the burden of bigotry in mind. (Encore Presentation)

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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 active in its operation. Manager Keith Chandler fills us in on the star attractions and many activities awaiting you at a legendary place in Oregon’s oldest resort town. 

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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 a discussion of the places where the Fab Four performed, stayed and visited during their initial trip to the USA. Which locations still can be seen today?

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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!

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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 open road, Southwest-style.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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