Coffee With Jim

Coffee With Jim

It has a connection to the World Series of 1925 and 1927, and to the writing of the Arizona state consitution. Today it houses a church, a wine bar, a barbecue restaurant and a wood fired pizza eatery. This is the expansive and stylish Central Commerical Building in Kingman, Arizona tha opened in 1917. 
And this is just one of the fascinating stories shared on this program by America's storyteller. It is a tale of discovery, of community development and of fascinating Arizona history. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by the quirky fun capital of Route 66 - the smile inducing, memory making Uranus Fudge Company & General Store 

Wake Up With Jim, April 20

On today's program America's storyteller author Jim Hinckley talks about some of the gems hidden in plain sight that make Gallup, New Mexico a treasure. From great restaurants to time capsule motels, and a wonderful Route 66 side trip, it's a shared adventure in Jim Hinckley's America. And it's road trip inspiration at its finest. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by magical, delightful, surprising, charming Tucumcari, New Mexico. 

Coffee With Jim

On this program America's storyteller author Jim Hinckley talks detours and side trips that add some zest to the magic of a Route 66 adventure. Did you know that the oldest continously inhabited community in the United States is located a few miles south of Route 66 in New mexico? Did you know that the most remote community in the country, a place so remote that they still deliver the mail by mule train, is located just north of Route 66 in Arizona? Did you know that just a dozen miles south of Kingman, Arizona there is pine forested oasis with picturesque lodge? 
Today's program is sponsored in part by the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri where the past, the present and even the future blend seamlessly. 

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It is often referenced as one of the states top beauty spots. But Maramec Spring Park is also the site of an interesting ghost town. The park is 1,860 acres of pristine forest, historic sites and two fascinating museums. As a bonus, it is just a few miles off historic Route 66.
On this mornings adventure America's storyteller author Jim Hinckley shares the story of this delightful Missouri gem. And, of course, he does what he does best - tell people where to go.
There are also important program updates, another clue in the Route 66 contest, and a bit of music from the Road Crew. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri. This is no mere motel. It is the essence of the Route 66 experience made manifest. 

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It is billed as 160 Miles of Smiles. It is a remnant of legendary Route 66 that stretches from the 1920s Partidge Creek Bridge to the Colorado River at Topock, Arizona. It is a string of living time capsules, scenic wonder without equal, and a palpable sense of history. It is a grand advenutre. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by the bespoke road trip specialists at RouteTrip USA and magical, delightful, wonderful Tucumcari, New Mexico. 

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On today's adventure we visist the amazing Gilmore museum complex near Kalamazoo, Michigan. More than a museum, this is a journey through time with an opportunity to enjoy some wonderful pie. 
And, of course, there is a bit of Klamazoo history, and other museum recommendations added for good measure. Did you know that there was a tow truck museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee?
Today's program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke road trip specialists for a grand adventure in the US and Canada. It is also sponsored by Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store where juvenile humor reigns supreme, and the fudge is without equal. 

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Located along Route 66, Fort Reno has a long, colorful and controversial history. Dating to 1874 it continued to serve as a military facility into the late 1940s. 
There is a connection to the legendary Buffalo Soldiers, Amelia Earhart, Will Rogers, General Sheridan and General Custer, and even WWI and WWII. The chapel built by German POWs during WWII is another tangible link to the forts fascinating history. But, perhaps, one of the most intriguing things to see at the fort is its one of a kind cemetery. 
Join America's storyteller author Jim Hinckley for another road trip inspiring adventure. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke road trip specialists for a grand adventure in the US or Canada. 

Wake Up With Jim

On today's program America's storyteller author Jim Hinckley shares the story of an amazing Los Angeles restaurant renowned for good food and its whimisical interior. It was so amaziong that according to legend even Walt Disney was inspired.
And since we were in the neighborhood, there is discussion about the historic theater district, and the century old Grand Central Market. Sensory overload is reward for seeking out this urban gem.
Today's program is sponsored in part by the bespoke road trip specialists at RouteTrip USA. For a grand adventure in the US or Canada, these are the folks you need to call.