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Jim Hinckley

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AUTHOR – GUIDE – CONSULTANT -SPEAKER

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Author of nineteen books including Murder & Mayhem on Route 66; Tales From Bloody 66, Ghost Towns of the Southwest, The Route 66 Encyclopedia, The Illustrated Route 66 Historic Atlas and Backroads of Arizona
Creator of Jim Hinckley’s America ( https://jimhinckleysamerica.com/) travel network (social media, blog, 5 Minutes With Jim podcast, live stream programs, YouTube, Vimeo, presentations, books and feature articles)
Presentations on Route 66, the southwest, the dawning of the American auto industry and tourism development made at the annual Miles of Possibility Conference, European Route 66 Festivals and at museum fund raising events, festivals and conferences
Tourism development consultant; clients include City of Cuba (Missouri) and Grand Canyon Caverns, New Zealand based Gilligan’s Route 66 Tours, Australia based Route 66 Tours and Nissan Canada

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A Jim Hinckley's America Promotional Partner

Delightful, wonderful, magical Cuba, gem of the Ozark Mountains. A diverse array of delightful restaurants, centrally located to amazing scenic wonders and historic sites, and the time capsule that is the historic Wagon Wheel Motel are just a few of the things that make this friendly Route 66 community a destination, not just a stop. Need another reason to visit Cuba? How about wineries, Frisco’s Grill and Pub, Cuba Fest, Bob’s Gasoline Alley or the truly unique FourWay restaurant.

“Top notch!!! Great journalism. Love Jim’s work!”

– Jim Liviingston – Photographer

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Jim Hinckley’s America

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Recent Trips

Needles, CA

Jan 2020

Kick off for the 2020 speaker series at the historic El Garces

Pasadena, ca

dec 2019

Research trip on Route 66; trying the restaurants along Colorado Boulevard and testing the pillows at the Saga Motor Hotel

Miles of Possibilities Conference

OCt 2019

The ultimate Route 66 convention.

Jackson, MI

OCT 2019

Research for new book titled “In the Beginning”

Road Trip

OCT 2019

Route 66 from Chicago to Arizona, with a detour to Indiana and Michigan

The Grand Adventure: Part Three

Aug 2018

European Route 66 Festival in Zlin, Czechia with side trips to Poland, Austria, Germany and Slovakia with a 35th anniversary celebration in a castle on the Rhine River

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My Recent Books

MURDER and mayhem

Tales from Bloody 66

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things to do on route 66

Things to do before you die on Route 66

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Adventures on Route 66 and the road less traveled.

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At Jim Hinckley’s America we test the pillows, taste the enchiladas, try the shower, walk the neighborhood, sample the beer and make the detour so you can enjoy worry free travel. We discover the places known only to the locals, the special places most travelers miss, the hidden gems that ensure a memorable adventure. And we introduce you to the characters, the colorful and fascinating people that add seasoning to the adventure.

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The Main Street of America

by jimhinckleysamerica | Feb 18, 2020 | Kingman Arizona, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, National Old Trails Road, ROUTE 66, Route 66 history, Travel, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Shortly after the U.S. Highway 66 Association was established in early 1927, a marketing campaign was launched that branded the newly minted highway as the Main Street of America. It was a brilliant strategy as one of the most famous "named highways" in America, the...

The Grand Adventure

by jimhinckleysamerica | Feb 14, 2020 | Adventure, community development, Kingman Arizona, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, ROUTE 66, Route 66 authors, Travel, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

In our home we celebrate Valentine's Day every day of the week. Never is there is a day that I don't reflect on how fortunate I am that an amazing woman looked beyond my down at the heels, rough around the edges exterior and accepted my invitation to share the grand...

The Quest

by jimhinckleysamerica | Feb 9, 2020 | Adventure, automotive history, ghost town, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, ROUTE 66, Route 66 history, Travel, Uncategorized

It was a perfect morning for a bit of reflection and some desert exploration. I was alone with my thoughts for the first time since hearing that my pa had passed, and there was a hint of a chill in the air as the light of dawn chased the shadows. Seldom do I sleep in...