American Road Trip Talk

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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This is the time of year when we are enticed and horrified by the nocturnal frights that beckon us into the mysterious realm. Seattle and Puget Sound are perfect for celebrating Halloween; days are short and nights are long enough for spooky encounters at many venues that compete to see who is the scariest of them all. Ghost host Matt Shea describes a worthy variety of them in this episode. 

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Visiting the Capital of Illinois affords a rare opportunity to see into the past with all the perspective of the ensuing years on glorious display. Here is the Land of Lincoln, hallowed ground intimately interwoven with the pulse of today. The city has many ways to welcome, educate and entertain you. The people of Springfield know the value of where they live and work and are eager to share it with you. Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield Illinois is our guest and her expertise is invaluable.

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They are a version of Legends of the Fall: Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches. In this episode, guest host Matt Shea offers a survey of the places where we love to get lost. Spectacular orange and ruddy foliage and crisp zephyrs herald the change of seasons. There are many who wait all year for this experience. They are seldom disappointed.

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Travel Nevada, officially the Nevada Division of Tourism, is a state government agency responsible for marketing Nevada as a tourism destination to domestic and international visitors. It promotes the state's varied attractions through its official tourism website, TravelNevada.com and publishes the state's official magazine, Nevada Magazine. Megg Mueller, executive editor, is our guest.

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Oktoberfest celebrations in Washington state vary, with popular events like the massive, Munich-style Oktoberfest Northwest in Puyallup featuring authentic food, beer, and traditional and rock music, and the Bavarian-themed Leavenworth Oktoberfest, which transforms the town into a German village with traditional music, yodelers, and a Ferris wheel. Other events include the Fremont Oktoberfest in Seattle, a beer-focused festival with numerous varieties on tap. Matt Shea visits with all you need to know to get the most out of the festivities.

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