Stacking Adventures: Every Traveler Has a Story

Discovering America's Vintage Roadside Attractions


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Ready to time-travel without the flux capacitor? In this nostalgia-packed episode of Stacking Adventures, hosts Joe Saul-Sehy and Crystal Hammond hit the open road—metaphorically speaking—to explore some of America's most iconic roadside landmarks, unforgettable signage, and quirky attractions that make every road trip an adventure worth taking.

Joining them is Americana enthusiast and Instagram-fueled author Rolando Pujol, who's turned his childhood fascination with vintage neon and roadside kitsch into a full-fledged love letter to U.S. travel history. From giant peaches to lobsters as big as your car, from architectural oddities to places that scream "you can't get this experience on Zoom," this episode is a celebration of the beautifully weird, wildly nostalgic, and unmistakably American.

What You'll Explore Along the Way
  • Road Signs that Raised Us: From Chicago's White Sox signage to the Breezewood rest stop, Joe and Crystal reminisce about the places burned into our memory through pure roadside repetition.

  • Rolando's Retro Obsession: Discover how childhood drives through Sleepy Hollow turned into an Instagram account, which turned into a book deal. If you've ever pulled over to snap a photo of a fiberglass dinosaur, you'll feel seen.

  • Where Quirky Meets Culinary: McDonald's golden arches take a starring role—not just for fries but for its ever-evolving architecture. Plus, hear about Wild Blueberry Land in Maine, an oversized burrito haven in Arizona, and the cult-worthy Boll Weevil eatery.

  • Signs of the Times: Learn why neon signs, repurposed buildings, and goofy roadside sculptures tell us more about a town than any chamber of commerce brochure ever could.

  • The Enchanted Highway and Route 66: What happens when you mix art, open roads, and a passion for preservation? You get destinations that belong on every Adventurer's bucket list.

Why This Episode Hits the Road (and Your Feels)

Beyond the entertainment value (and serious Instagram inspo), this episode celebrates how road trips connect us to history, creativity, and identity—one vintage sign or giant lobster at a time. You'll laugh, you'll map your next trip, and you might even dig out that old road atlas.

Got your own favorite roadside gem? Share it with the Adventurer community! Your quirky dive bar, haunting ghost town, or 20-foot gnome might just make someone else's travel dreams come true.

Here's how to tell your story: StackingAdventures.com/MyStory. You'll have five whole minutes to share YOUR roadside attraction adventure!

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