Coffee With Jim

Coffee With Jim, November 27

On this episode America's storyteller talks Route 66 in southern California, a legendary book store, and shares some tips for lodging and dining. It's another adventure in Jim Hinckely's America Today's program is sponsored in part by Visit Tucumcari. 

Coffee With Jim, November 20

Did the Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock because they were running out of beer? When was the first Thanksgiving parade? Did you know that the first recorded "thanksgivinig" celebration between Europeans and Native Americans took place in Texas long before the Pilgrims set sail?  It's a special Thanksgiving episode of Coffee With Jim that is chock full of legend, history, trivia, and surprises. Take a  listen and have some great conversation starting material for the Thanksgiving dinner.  This program is sponsored in part by Visit Tucumcari and Roadrunner Lodge. 

Coffee With Jim, November 13

Tucumcari, New Mexico is a small town filled with big surprises. It may be known for its association with Route 66, and living time capsules such as the amazing Roadrunner Lodge, but there is more. Much, much more.  The city is at the heart of an adventurers paradise. Highway 104, a drive of just over one hundred miles to Las Vegas, New Mexico, is one of the most scenic in the state. Ute Lake, one of the longest in the state, is just 25 miles to the north. The Tucumcari Talking Tour is a fascinating way to discover the city's history, and a few of its hidden gems. Back country adventures for 4x4 enthusiasts, mountain bikers or hikers are chock full of ghost towns, historic sites, and awe inspiring scenic wonders.  On today's program America's storyteller shares a few of his favorite places, and gives a bit of insight as to why Tucumcari is a destination, not just a stop. And for more information check out the city's tourism portal at visittucumcarinm.com 

Coffee With Jim, November 6

The charm of Rushville, Illinois. Catfsih and hushpuppies at Don's Steakhouse in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Ghost towns of the Oklahoma Pandhandle. Listeners share stories about ghost towns in Montana. It's a grand adventure on the backroads of America, and a voyage of discovery with America's storyteller, author Jim Hinckley.  As the theme song by the Road Crew says, come along for the ride! It's road trip inspiration, a Sunday mmoring visit with friends, and sharing America's story. It's Jim Hinckley's America.  Today's program is sponsored in part by delightful, magical, wonderful Tucumcari, New Mexico.   

Coffee With Jim, October 30

"Inspired...all is right with the world...at least for 30 minutes...while you are on the air!!" Thank you for the words of encouragement. Telling people where to go, inspiring adventures on the open road, and sharing America's story, it's what we do at Jim Hinckley's America. On this mornings episode America's storyteller shares recommendations for time capsule lodging and dining along Route 66 in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. And there is also a word of warning about a place to avoid in Arkansas.  As the theme song from the Road Crew says, come along for the ride! Today's program is sponsored in part by delightful, charming, magical Tucumcari, New Mexico. Check out their website - visittucumcarinm -for some adventure inspiration. 

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Live from the road, it’s Coffee With Jim at the Cactus Inn Motel in McLean, Texas

Coffee With Jim, October 9

Victor Green, creator of The Negro Motorist Green Book. Jack Rittenhouse, his 1939 American Bantam, and A Guide Book to Highway 66. A daring student, a WWII veteran, Oklahoma Joe’s Genuine Pit Bar-B-Que and an incident that led to a groundbreaking anti-discrimination ordinance in Albuquerque in the mid 1950s. The Jim HInckley's America Heartland Tour, a contest with the prize being free books, Route 66 events. Road trip inspiration, automtovie history, podcasts, and updates.  It's another fast paced, fun filled episode of Coffee With Jim that is chock full of trivia, history road trip inspiration, and Jim Hinckley witticisms.  This program is sponsored in part by Kingman Route 66 Fest, Visit Tucumcari, Roadrunner Lodge, and RouteTrip USA. 

Coffee With Jim, October 2

It was the original capital of the Illinois territory and the state of Illinois. It was established almost 75 years before the Declarationo of Independence was signed. It had a population numbered in the thousands in the early 19th century. Today, with a population of less than 30, it is a ghost town. And it is the only Illinois town that is located in Missouri.  On today's program America's storyteller talks Illinois (and Missouri) history, road trips, podcasts, Route 66 festivals and events, and grand adventure. As the theme song by the Road Crew says, come along for the ride.  Today's program is sponsored in part by delightful, fun, magical, surprising Tucumcari, New Mexico. It is also sponsored in part by Uranus Fudge Company & General Store, Kingman Route 66 Fest, and the Roadrunner Lodge.