The livestream episodes of Coffee With Jim are moving to the Jim HInckley's America YouTube channel. Our virtual diner has a new home! Coffee With Jim, the weekly podcast from Jim Hinckley's America, is made possible by listeners through Patreon. It is also made possible through support from the Roadrunner Lodge Motel, Gilligan's Route 66 Tours, Deana Nelson State Farm Insurance, Two Lane America, Enchanted Trails Trading Post & RV Park, and RouteTrip USA.
And here on Podbean, we will be sharing chapters from America's amazing story, served with some road trip inspiration. New episodes posted every Friday!
Coffee With Jim
Stories from the road, chapters from the American story, shared adventures and introductions to fascinating folk. That is Coffee With Jim. But this podcast is only one facet of our expanding network that now includes Substack, the Jim Hinckley's America YouTube channel, Instagram and Facebook, and the acclaimed Jim Hinckley's America website. We share the adventures and inspire road trips by telling people where to go. Join the conversation. Invite your friends. Become a member of one of the fastest growing communities of road trip enthusiasts in the country!
Jim Hinckley's America
Episodes
Mar 4, 2022
Mar 4, 2022
12 min
Lucy the elephant in New Jersey. The Long Island Duck House. Mammy's Cupboard in Mississippi. On today's episode America's story teller inspires road trips with tales of larger than life roadside attractions, each with an interesting story. Come along for the ride!
Today's program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke road trip specialists for a memorable holiday in the US or Canada.
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
14 min
It started with roadside camping and free public campgrounds. And then an innovative visionary in California developed an entirely new type of roadside lodging that he called a motor hotel or motel for short. Then came auto courts such as the White Rock Court in Kingman, Arizona, and finally, chain motels like Holiday Inn.
On today's program author Jim Hinckley shares the story of motel evolution, and profiles a couple of unique examples that have survived into the modern era.
Fittingly, this mornings program was sponsored in part by the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri. The oldest continously operated motel on Route 66 is a magical place where the past and present blend seamlessly, and the essence of the Route 66 experience is made manifest.
Sharing America's Story
It is a distinct pleasure to announce that the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership has awarded Coffee With Jim official Route 66 Centennial Certification.
Coffee With
In limited partnerships with the developers of Kingman Tours we are excited to announce that the official Coffee With Jim mug is now available on the websites Route 66 centennial gift shop! International shipping available.
Telling People Where To Go
Our team has been telling people where to go since 1990. We inspire, and share, adventures. We blur the line between past, present and future.
Our Valued Partners
Our valued partners are more than mere sponsors. They are valued members of the Jim Hinckley's America community. And they are highly recommended partners that will enhance your road trip adventure.
Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner Gift Shop - RouteTrip USA - Enchanted Trails Trading Post & RV Park - Roadrunner Lodge Motel - Two Lane America - Gilligan's Route 66 Tours - Deana Nelson, State Farm Insurance Agent in Kingman, Arizona
It is also made possible through support of Jim Hinckley's America on Patreon
Welcome to Jim Hinckley's America
We share America's story by introducing you to inspirational and fascinating people. We test the pillows and taste the enchiladas. We inspire road trips by sharing the adventure on backroad's, and two lane highways like iconic Route 66.
Come along for the ride.