Join the adventure. Let’s build a community of passionate road trip enthusiasts.
Hello, friends!
Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and let’s talk about something near and dear to my heart—community. Not just any community, but a growing, spirited, adventure-loving fellowship of folks who believe in the magic of the open road, the power of history, and the beauty of America’s story.
Welcome to Jim Hinckley’s America, where we’re “sharing America’s story and inspiring road trips by telling folks where to go.” And yes, we mean that in the kindest way possible!
We’re building something more than a media network—we’re building a movement. A multifaceted platform of kindred spirits who appreciate tail fins, neon signs, old road maps, two-lane blacktop, small-town diners and slow paced conversations. This is a community for history buffs, road warriors, and dreamers will take the time to share stories, and to listen to stroytellers.
Let me give you a quick tour of the Jim Hinckley’s America family and show you how you can be part of the shared adventure.
☕ Coffee With Jim (Podcast on Podbean)
Every Sunday morning, we sit down with fascinating folks who help tell America’s story, and inspire a road trip or two. From Route 66 historians to small business champions, our guests bring a unique perspective to the American road trip experience.
Recent guests include:
- Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association
- Austin Coop of Two Lane America, sharing behind-the-scenes insights on centennial planning
- Vickie Ashcraft, owner of Enchanted Trails Trading Post & RV Park and Route 66 Association of New Mexico president
🎧 Tune in on Podbean: https://coffeewithjim.podbean.com
📘 Jim Hinckley’s America Facebook Page
Our front porch on the internet, where nearly 10,000 followers gather daily for a mix of history, road trip inspiration, and classic roadside Americana.
Popular posts include:
- Vintage photos from Route 66 motels and diners
- Short video updates from the road
- Throwback stories from Jim’s personal archives
📍 Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/JimHinckleysAmerica
📸 Instagram (@jimhinckleysamerica)
A visual scrapbook of America’s backroads, quirky attractions, vintage neon, and rare roadside oddities. A shared adventure every day!
Fan favorites:
- Decade With Jim
- Stories from road trips with behind-the-scenes podcast previews
📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimhinckley
🎥 YouTube Channel
Our digital campfire where we share short features, walking tours, interviews, and historic site visits.
Recent videos:
- A tour of the Historic Powerhouse Visitor Center in Kingman
- A look at the Cactus Inn Motel on Route 66 in McLean, Texas
- The In Search of Lost Highways series
🎥 Watch and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@JimHinckleysAmerica
💼 Jim Hinckley on LinkedIn
A little more formal but just as passionate—this is where I connect with fellow tourism professionals, historians, authors, and economic developers.
🤝 Let’s connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hinckley
🖥️ Jim Hinckley’s America Website
The nerve center of it all. You’ll find blogs, event info, archives, videos, and more. It’s where history, humor, and road trip dreams all come together.
🔗 Explore now: https://www.jimhinckleysamerica.com
📚 Books, Presentations & Tours
I’ve written 22 books covering everything from ghost towns, the evolutionof the America auto industry, and forgotten highways to the fascinating tales of Route 66. I’ve had the privilege of speaking across the country and Europe about America’s history and how communities can use tourism as a spark for revitalization.
💡 Most recently, I’ve contributed to the Kingman Tours project, a dynamic initiative developed by Kingman Main Street and Talisman Magic Marketing. These narrated self-guided walking tours bring history to life on your phone or tablet—turning downtown Kingman into a living museum.
🔗 Check it out: https://www.kingman.tours
🤝 Come Ride With Us!
Friends, this journey isn’t just mine—it’s ours. We’re creating a living, breathing road trip community. And we want you to be a part of it.
✅ Follow our blog
✅ Like the Facebook page
✅ Join us on Instagram
✅ Subscribe to the podcast
✅ Catch our videos on YouTube
✅ Tell your friends!
We want to hear from you:
What can we do to make Jim Hinckley’s America the ultimate one-stop-shop for road trip inspiration?
Drop a comment, send a message, or shout out from the next scenic overlook!
Because after all, “the best adventure is an adventure shared with friends” and the best stories are the ones we create together.
Let’s keep the wheels turning and the stories rolling.
See you on the road,
Jim
Thank you. Shared adventures are the best adventures.