Grifters, chem trails and myth are all a part of the American story. They are intertwined with our political history, stories of legendary adventurers, and the embracing of conspiracy theories. Route 66 Myths and Grifters Do a Google search about the 1939 nuptial's of...
Adios 2023, hello 2024. Once again the team at Jim Hinckley's America is reflecting on 2023, and making plans for 2024. Sharing highlights of the year that is about to become history, and highlighting projects planned for the coming year are a December tradition. But...
Searching for Route 66 on an adventure from Chicago to Santa Monica can be a challenge. After all, officially, the most famous highway in America doesn't exist. It hasn't since 1985. A few states such as Illinois realize the economic benefits or Route 66 tourism....
Welcome To El Trovatore - Unincorporated. When I discovered that simple sign in the basement of the Mohave Museum of History & Arts in Kingman, Arizona, I had my second piece of hard evidence that the urban myth was a reality. But I lacked answers. And nearly five...
Searching for Route 66 on an adventure from Chicago to Santa Monica can be a challenge. After all, officially, the most famous highway in America doesn't exist. It hasn't since 1985. A few states such as Illinois realize the economic benefits or Route 66 tourism....
Welcome To El Trovatore - Unincorporated. When I discovered that simple sign in the basement of the Mohave Museum of History & Arts in Kingman, Arizona, I had my second piece of hard evidence that the urban myth was a reality. But I lacked answers. And nearly five...
The Palace Saloon opened its doors in 1906. Colorful characters, outlaws, celebrities, and countless legions of thirsty Route 66 travelers have bellied up to the bar over the years. But I would be willing to bet that never in its history has there been an evening like...
