Mojave Roadhouse

John Polhamus' shares some great stories about his great grandfather, famed Colorado Riverboat captain Issac Polhamus.. Part 1

This pod is less than 16 minutes and is perfect for your drive into work or even a lunch break... Enjoy!!

Got to love a girl who wants to spend her nights looking for snakes, lizards, and whatever else goes bump in the night.

Not sure if you want to listen to the whole show? Then please let me invite you to a "Snack Pod," which are highlights from previous shows and are less than 2 minutes long. Just a taste for your listening pleasure!!!

Jill Hayes talks about Jackalopes Indian pottery, herping and finding a waterfall in the desert!!!

 

Not sure if you want to listen to the whole show? Then please let me invite you to a "Snack Pod," which are highlights from previous shows and are less than 2 minutes long. Just a taste for your listening pleasure!!!

John Polhamus' great grandfather was the famed Colorado River boat Captain Issac Polhamus. Issac would span a career of over 50 years navigating the waters from his home base in Yuma AZ, all the way to the gold fields of Nelson Nevada. John has some great insight to not only the river boat captain but also the man behind the ship's wheel.

 

For more on Captain Polhamus check out the following link.

http://www.ansac.az.gov/UserFiles/PDF/08172015/C021_FMHoodBurtellEtc/Freeport%204%20-%20Steamboats%20on%20the%20Colorado%20River%201852-1916.pdf

This is part 1 of a multi-part series....

Ken Layne is the author, editor and publisher of a wonderful publication entitled the Desert Oracle, out of Joshua Tree California. I met up with Ken at the main "watering hole" called the Joshua Tree Saloon and we talked about his background in newspaper and journalism, his passion for the desert and some of his favorite stories. So kick back and relax with Ken and I, as we share some conversation over a couple of cold brews... You can find Ken's books at DesertOracle.com and don't forget to listen to his radio show on KCDZ Z107FM, Fridays at 10PM.

 

 

The Joshua Tree Saloon has an incredible old desert feel, great music, great food and a wonderful helpful staff. If you are ever in JT, it is a must see, especially right after a good hike...

On our first podcast, from the La Bonita restaurant in Palm Springs with the infamous Lady of the Desert, Jumpin Jill Hayes. We discuss her amazing adventures in desert ghost towns, lost mines, herping and much more. Jill has a some truly amazing stories to tell, so come along and join us on the first ever podcast...

I would like to send out a special THANK YOU to the  first Roadhouse, the La Bonita restaurant located at 330 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA . They are wonderful people and offer GREAT authentic Mexican cuisine. Make sure you get the carne asada burrito's, they are the BEST!!!