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The great American road trip. Route 66. Ghost towns and big cities. A search for roadside diners that still serve fresh apple pie. Fascinating people. Inspirational people. Natural wonders and historic sites.
Jim Hinckley’s America is built on a sixty year association with Route 66, two lane highway adventures, and colorful characters.
That allows me to provide a unique perspective when sharing travel tips, historical insights, and inspiring stories. And it ensures that we will fuel your wanderlust and help you plan your next memory making great American adventure.
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Coffee With Jim: Another Route 66 Adventure
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vvdb8-1b0bd89 The best way to discover America is wth a road trip. And the best road trip is on Route 66. Two days or two weeks, a Route 66 adventure is almost magical. In this episode author Jim Hinckley of Jim Hinckley’s America talks about a recent road trip, shares a few tips, and gives…
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Celebrate America: a 250 year experiment
As we celebrate America this Fourth of July take time to reflect on our 250 year experiment in self government. Give thought to the lofty ideals enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, the milestones that mark our path toward manifesting them, and our future. Take time to reflect on the leadership that united and inspired…
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Coffee With Jim: A Celebration of Freedom
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5vj9k-1b03aac The Fourth of July is a holiday that allows the nation to consider our past without being stuck there. And it is an opportunity to look forward without forgetting where it came from. Yes, it is fireworks, family, friends, music and barbecues. And yes, it is a time for reflection. Our nation’s founders did…
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write a new chapter in the route 66 story: Opportunity is knocking
Write a new chapter in the Route 66 story. Opportunity is knocking and that makes this the perfect time to help ensure Route 66 is still celebrated in the highways bicentennial. Curious? Well, by investing in Route 66 you help preserve landmarks. You also ensure that this iconic highway remains the quintesential American road trip…
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A celbration of america: 250 years of inspiration
A celebration of America, 250 years of inspiration. That should be the theme of Fourth of July celebrations nationwide this year. Senator John McCain, in a 2008 New York Times editorial, said, ““Our values are our strength and greatest treasure. We are distinguished from other countries because we are not made from a land or…
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Coffee With Jim: Time Travel In Burbank
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-eyvxb-1af2892 Burbank, California is a rare urban gem. It retains a mid century California vibe and a sense of identity even though it is surrounded by the largest megalopolis in the country. On today’s episode Jim Hinckley shares tips for exploring the area, and takes the listener to 1950s time capsule diners and restaurants. And…
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The Dark Side of Route 66: Tales From The Grand canyon State
The dark side of Route 66 is often overlooked as the world celebrates that storied highways centennial. There is a tendency to see iconic Route 66 in the context of neon and tail fins. For the average Route 66 adventurer this road trip is through a linear museum in a theme park. It is easy…
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Coffee With Jim: More than fireworks and festivals
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ubxrf-1aea12d Celebrating the American story is more than fireworks and festivals. The nation’s 250th anniversary is a time for reflecting on legacy, what it means to be an an American and the future. For President Gerald Ford the bicentennial was an unprecendented opportunity to heal and unite the country after the tumultuous years of Vietnam,…
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Thank you for another interesting post with references to Jack Rittenhouse and his 1946 book, A Guide Book to Highway…
Route 66 is quite the adventure!
Thank you for sharing the memories!
I remember the summer trips from Kingman to wherever my father got off Route 66 to head north to Wisconsin…
That is an excellent book! I am reading it now. Would like you to join me as a guest on…