Sharing America’s Story. Inspiring Road Trips. It’s What We Do.

If you’re fascinated by the American story, thrilled by the great American road trip, or just love the simple joy of sitting in a small-town diner with a slice of pie and a little storytelling—pull up a chair. Welcome to Jim Hinckley’s America.

At Jim Hinckley’s America, we’re more than history buffs or road trip dreamers. We’re a community of storytellers, travelers, artists, entrepreneurs, and preservationists. A network of cooperative partnerships. And most importantly—we have a shared passion for telling people where to go.

Why Community Matters

Travel isn’t just about places. It’s about people. It’s about the muralist who transforms a wall into a source of civic pride, the café owner who knows every local by name, or the small-town historian who keeps memories alive for future generations. That’s why our sponsors aren’t just advertisers. They are our partners. And they are manifestations of the magic that infuses the great American road trip.

From classic motels like the Wagon Wheel in Missouri to time capsule gems like the Roadrunner Lodge Motel in New Mexico, our partners help turn a simple road trip into a memory-making adventure.

When it comes to building a community of road trip inspiring folks, we are just getting started. With the U.S. turning 250 years old in 2026, and Route 66 celebrating its 100th anniversary the very same year, we’re making some big plans. These milestones aren’t a destination. And they are definitely not the end of the story. They’re the beginning of a bold new chapter in preserving and sharing America’s road trip heritage.

Coffee With Jim – A Diner Booth for Dreamers

Every Sunday morning, Coffee With Jim on Podbean is like sliding into your favorite booth at the corner café. The coffee’s hot, the stories flow, and the conversation ranges from quirky roadside attractions to big-picture community revitalization.

Recent guests have included everyone from muralist Ray Harvey—who’s painting pride across Missouri and in Arizona— to Jonathan Bullington of the Chicago Tribune, who chronicled Route 66 from end to end. Each conversation is a spark. Sometimes it lights a road trip, sometimes it lights a fire in a community to dream bigger.

And here’s a point of pride: Coffee With Jim is now an official Route 66 Centennial program. That honor underscores our commitment to keeping this story alive for another century.

Kingman Tours – Bringing History to Life

Of course, nothing beats seeing history up close. That’s where a local project, Kingman Tours, comes in. A template for communities looking to bring history to life, this QR code based adventure blurs lines.

Think of the narrated self guided tour as living storybook. This innovative Kingman Main Street project is an exploration of Route 66 landmarks, and Kingman’s railroad heritage as well as its saloons, Hollywood conenction and public art. It’s history with humor, grit, and plenty of character.

Kingman Tours is more than sightseeing. It’s a living classroom. And it is a chance to introduce travelers to the entrepreneurial spirit pf Kingman. Along the way we learn why preserving the past is essential for building the future.

Partnerships That Keep Us Rolling

From Gilligan’s Route 66 Tours and RouteTrip USA to small-town champions like Enchanted Trails Trading Post & RV Park, our partners reflect what Jim Hinckley’s America is all about—community, cooperation, and celebration. Each one adds a unique flavor to the road trip experience, and together they help keep the wheels turning and the stories flowing.

And let’s not forget the folks on Patreon. These behind-the-scenes supporters keep the coffee hot and the road trip inspiration flowing. They’re the quiet heroes who ensure we can keep creating podcasts, educational programs, and fresh ways to inspire adventure.

How You Can Join the Adventure

• Subscribe to Coffee With Jim on Podbean, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
• Follow along on the Jim Hinckley’s America website and Facebook page.
• Add a Kingman Tour to your Arizona or Route 66 adventure and step into history.
• Support our sponsors—they’re the ones making your next road trip unforgettable.
• Join us on Patreon and help keep the storytelling alive.

Because here’s the thing. America’s story is just getting started. And the story of Route 66 isn’t over. Every road trip, every mural, every restored diner booth is another page in the book. And we’d be honored if you’d come along for the ride. After all, Jim Hinckley’s America is a shared adventure.

So pour a cup, grab your map, wave at a muffler man or two, and let’s hit the road—together.

Jim Hinckley’s America: Sharing America’s Story. Inspiring Road Trips. Building Community.