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Road Trips: Route 66 and Beyond
1hr
4 years ago
Prepare to get your kicks as host Soterios Johnson discusses Golden State road trips with four knowledgeable guests.
There are more than 386,000 miles of road in California, according to the Federal Highway Administration. This extensive network of highways and byways crisscross the state and make road tripping an ideal method to explore the Golden State.
On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson explores itineraries with several seasoned road trippers. He first talks to Active NorCal founder Zach O'Brien, who says there is endless adventure to be found amid the natural wonders in the North Coast and Shasta Cascade regions. From active volcanos to hidden waterfalls and ghost towns, a road trip across the northern part of the state can be an outdoor enthusiast's dream vacation.
Next, Johnson chats with Traveling Newlyweds bloggers Alli and Bobby Talley, who share their favorite foodie finds, dog-friendly hotels, and attractions in the Inland Empire and Central Coast. And finally, Johnson connects with author and historian Jim Hinckley, whose knowledge of how to get kicks along the old Route 66 corridor is downright encyclopedic.
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Inland Empire
With its inviting destinations and uncrowded wilderness, this region feels like an insider’s secret amid the bustling excitement of Southern California. Surprising alpine scenery around the mountain crest from Lake Arrowhead to the peaks of Big Bear, with star-studded skies in the center of Joshua Tree National Park.
Deserts
Get ready to explore a land of hidden oases and canyons, towering snow-capped mountains, and sweeping panoramas that conjure tales of early California and the Old West while giving way to modern escapes and amenities. Unlike anywhere else in the state, or for that matter the world, the California Deserts are a theme park unto its own.
Guests
Zach O'Brien, founder of Active NorCal
Traveling Newlyweds bloggers Alli and Bobby Tally
Jim Hinckley, author of Jim Hinckley's America
Resources
Active NorCal founder Zach O'Brien says the diverse natural wonders you'll come across while road tripping in California’s far north are unparalleled.
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Sue-meg State Park (formerly Patrick's Point State Park)
Traveling Newlyweds Alli and Bobby Talley share a few tips for California road tripping with kids and dogs.
Author and Route 66 historian Jim Hinckley says that if you embark on a road trip along Route 66 with an open mind, you'll discover more than you could ever imagine.
California Historic Route 66 Association
Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe
Amboy Crater National Landmark
San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum
Jessica's Cafe (closed)
About the Host
Soterios Johnson, formerly the local host of National Public Radio’s Morning Edition on radio station WNYC, moved from New York City to Davis in 2016. By combining his journalistic instincts with his personal curiosity, Johnson uses the California Now Podcast platform to develop a deeper understanding of his adopted home.
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