In the inaugural episode of Coffee With Jim on our YouTube channel we visit with the creator of the Annie Mouse series, author and educator Anne M. Slanina. This delightful series is designed to be enjoyed with adults as they discover America through road trips. 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.
Coffee With Jim Has Moved
Our virtual diner has moved to the Jim Hinckley's America YouTube channel. We are sharing the adventure in a whole new way. Join the conversation. Invite your friends.
Episodes
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
On today's episode we share America's story and inspire road trips in a conversation about books recommended for the winter reading list. And we share some exciting news about the upcoming Route 66 centennial, Jim Hinckley's America developments, and upcoming episodes of Coffee With Jim.
Books discussed include James Dean Died Here by Chris Eptig, God's Country: America in the Fifties, Ronald Oakley, A Guide Book To Highway 66, Jack Rittenhouse, Arizona National Parks and Monuments, Roger Naylor, and Oklahoma Route 66, Jim Ross.
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Today we travel to Springfield, Illinois on an exciting, road trip inspiring, smile inducing adventure with Scoff Dahl, CVB director, as our guide. Submerged ghost towns, Route 66 and plans for celebrating the highways centennial, a restaurant that opened in the 1880s, a restaurant with a direct link to acclaimed folk artist Bob Waldmire, Abraham Lincoln's home, Route 66 landmarks and a neon sign park are just a few of the stops made during the tour of Springfield.
It's another shared adventure from Jim Hinckley's America. Come along for the ride!
And after a brief intermission and a tune from The Road Crew, we wrap up with a look at an often overlooked Springfield treasure. And we provide a behind the scenes look at Coffee With Jim, and give our sponsors that will transform your Route 66 adventure a shout out.
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.
RouteTrip USA - Wagon Wheel Motel - Enchanted Trails Trading Post & RV Park - Roadrunner Lodge Motel - Two Lane Americaa - 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.