Coffee With Jim

Coffee With Jim, September 18

So, what do we have for yoou today? Let's see. On today's program we have road trip inspiration, a back country Arizona adventures, tails of murder, mayhem, and the construction of an engineering marvel, and a bit of Route 66. 
Need more? Well America's story author Jim Hinckley provides information about an exciting new contest. Think "Where's Waldo" on the backroads of America's heartland. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by the City of Tucumcari, an adventurers paradise, and Kingman Route 66 Fest. 

Coffee With Jim, September 11

On Highway 89, half way down the hill into the historic district of Prescott, Arizona there is a cross street sign that reads Senator Highway. A word of warning, this is a very loose use of the word highway.But for those with an adventurers spirit, an odyssey on this "highway" is an increasingly rare opportunity to experience the Arizona of the territorial era. At the height of the mining boom in the Bradshaw Mountains, millions of dollars in gold and silver flowed from area mines and colorful communities such as Crown King, Big Bug, Bradshaw City, and Oro Belle sprang from the hillsides.On this mornings episode of Coffee With Jim, America's storyteller author Jim Hinckley takes the listener along for a ride through time, and through a scenic wonderland. Today's program is sponsored in part by the City of Tucumcari, Historic Wagon Wheel Motel featuring Connie's Shoppe, Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store in Missouri, Roadrunner Lodge Motel, and 2nd Annual Kingman Route 66 Fest

Coffee With Jim, September 4

When it comes to Arizona history, these two towns are bookends. Chloride, dating to the 1860s, is a link to the dawn of mining boom towns in the territory of Arizona. Oatman, also a territorial town, dates to the first years of the 20th century. It was born of the last major gold rush in Arizona. 
Neither one is technically a ghost town. But they are mere shadows of what they once were. One has survived and thrived by creating a romanticized image of the western frontier and capitalizing on its association with Route 66. The other is more retirement community than tourism Mecca. 
Join America's storyteller for another road trip inspiring adventure through time. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by the living time capsules that are the Roadrunner Lodge and Wagon Wheel Motel. It is also sponsored by the City of Tucumcari, Uranus Fudge factory & General Store, RouteTrip USA and Kingman Route 66 Fest scheduled for October 14-15. 

Coffee With Jim, August 28

Is there really a cemetery under the high school? Did you know that one of the most famous diners on Route 66 has a Harvey House connection? Do you know the story of the Travel Lodge motel chain? Did you know that there is an ultra rare pre war auto court that was listed in the Negro Motorist Green Book in Kingman, Arizona? 
On this fun filled, fast paced episode of Coffee With Jim, America's storyteller shares a few of the discoveries made during development of the innovative narrated, self guided historic district walking tour in Kingman. Spearheaded by Kingman Main Street, this project has shed light on urban legend, uncovered historic treasures and brought history to life. 
This program is sponsored in part by the City of Tucumcari, the living time capsule that is the Roadrunner Lodge, the one and only Uranus Fudge factory & General Store, RouteTrip USA and Kingman Route 66 Fest scheduled for October 14-15. 

Coffee With Jim, August 21

What do you call a road trip adventure that includes cliff dwellings, the Painted Desert, real ghost towns that have links to Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy, time capsule towns with log cabin general stores, miles of scenic wilderness laced with hiking trails, historic saloons and hotels, microbreweries and a thriving arts community? Epic!
Join America's storyteller author Jim Hinckley for a road trip inspiring odyssey to Silver City, New Mexico. It's another shared adventure from Jim Hinckley's America. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by the City of Tucumcari and Kingman Route 66 Fest.
 

Coffee With Jim, August 14

Whimsy made manifest in mimetic roadside architecture. Quirky road side attractions. Politically incorrect and even offensive roadside attractions. This and more is the topic of this mornings road trip inspiring episode of Coffee With Jim. 
More than seventy years ago along the highway south of Natchez, Mississippi stood a towering stereotypical "black mammy" like portrayed in Gone With The Wind. Mammy's Cupboard, a red brick edifice towering thirty feet high, was a restaurant and gas station. 
The Thing in southern Arizona has profited mightly from people's curiosity. In 1950, Alan Shaeffer began expanding his roadside beer and bait stand just south of the North Carolina border. Materials were shipped to Shaeffer Project: South of the Border. And that sparked an idea that morphed into a full blown resort complete with a 97-foot "Pedro", Sombrero Room Restaurant, and 200 foot high tower where visitors can walk the rim of a sombrero shaped observation deck. 
As the theme song says, come along the ride. It's another Jim Hinckley's America journey through time, and along the back roads .
Today's program is sponsored in part by the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri. This living time capsule blurs the line between past and present, and provides the traveler with an opportunity to experience the very best of the Route 66 experience. 

Coffee With Jim, August 7

Ghost towns, scenic wonders, a territorial era saloon, links to Hollywood history and some first rate barbecue. In part two of the series about 160 magical miles of smiles, iconic Route 66 in western Arizona, America's storyteller takes the listener on an unforgettable adventure, and inspires a road trip or two. 
And for the travel writer (podcaster, blogger, etc.), a little something special. Have we got a deal for you!
Today's program is sponsored in part by the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, the oldest continously operated motel on Route 66, the fascinating, neon lit city of Tucumcari, New Mexico, the Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, a living time capsule, and zany, fun, memorable Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store near St. Robert, Missouri. 

Coffee With Jim, July 31

In western Arizona there is an almost magical highway. The past, the present, and even the future blend seamlessly. Scenic attractions, historic sites, ghost towns, and unique dinining and lodging options ensure that this is a memorable road trip.
But there is more. Much more. This highway is a portal to some of the most amazing places on earth - the land of the Havasupai with towering waterfalls and turquoise blue lagoons, the pine forested desert oasis of Hualapai Mountain Park, and an array of other gems. 
This magical highway is iconic Route 66. And this is 160 miles of smiles. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by Tucumcari, New Mexico. More than just a stop on the way to, this is a destination. This is the gateway to adventure.