Broadcasting every 4th Thursday, this Big Blend Radio podcast focuses on the historic Jefferson Highway, an international highway that runs from Winnipeg, Canada down through Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana. There are some parts of Arkansas that were also part of the historic route. It was created by the Jefferson Highway Association, which was originally founded in 1915. The Jefferson Highway, also known as “The Pines to the Palms Highway,” is a historic vacation route that is going through a tourism rebirth and it’s exciting for travelers and destinations alike!
Latest episodes
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Historic Jefferson Highway: Winnipeg & Morris, Manitoba
The Jefferson Highway begins in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and runs all the way to New Orleans. In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Podcast, producer Lisa D. Smith an…
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51 min
Jefferson Highway News: Joplin Recap, St. Cloud 2027 & New Travel Guide
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show is packed with news from the road. As always, the show features Roger Bell, Co-Host and President of the Jeffers…
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36 min
Getting to Know Phyllis Bitner - Miners Hall Museum & the Jefferson Highway
This "Getting to Know You" episode was recorded back in April with Phyllis Bitner, Chair of the Miners Hall Museum Foundation in Franklin, Kansas. Phyllis shares how Miners Hall Mu…
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40 min
Author Laurel Corona on Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel: From Winnipeg to World Explorer
Award-winning author Laurel Corona joins Big Blend Radio to discuss her captivating new historical novel, "Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel," inspired by the extraordinary true sto…
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56 min
The Story of America's Early Motor Camping
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show explores the fascinating story of America's early motor camping movement and how it forever changed road travel,…
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35 min
Gorillas, Coal Mines, and Fried Chicken: Exploring the Jefferson Highway in Crawford County, Kansas
Celebrate Pittsburg, Kansas' 150th Anniversary Year with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast exploring the history, culture, food, music, and her…
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46 min
Discovering Butler, Missouri: The Heart of Jefferson Highway History
Just in time for National Road Trip Day (May 22), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show explores the history, heritage tourism, and community spirit o…
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50 min
Discover America’s Heartland: Historic Jefferson Highway & Route 66
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show explores the rich history, culture, and enduring appeal of two of America’s iconic roadways — the Jefferson High…
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52 min
Jefferson Highway & Route 66: Crossroads of American History
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show features Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, who shares insights on the connections betw…
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56 min
Jefferson Highway Travel in Greenville , Texas: Part Four - The Foodie Finale
Welcome to the final installment of our 4-day special series, "Find Your Heart in Greenville, Texas" part of the Historic Jefferson Highway Podcast. Today is the Foodie Finale! Gre…
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58 min
Find Your Heart on the Jefferson Highway in Greenville, TX: Part 3 - Stage & Style
Welcome back to Day 3 of our 4-day special series, "Find Your Heart in Greenville," part of the Historic Jefferson Highway Podcast. This series is the result of our personal visit…
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34 min
Find Your Heart on the Jefferson Highway in Greenville, TX: Part 2 - Growth, Integrity & Local Soul
Welcome back to Day 2 of our special Jefferson Highway 4-part series, "Find Your Heart in Greenville, Texas." After exploring the incredible history at the Audie Murphy/American Co…
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17 min
Find Your Heart on the Jefferson Highway in Greenville, Texas: Part One - The Hero & The Heritage
Welcome to Part One of our special 4-Part series: "Find Your Heart in Greenville, Texas." The historic Jefferson Highway is a 115-year-old international treasure, stretching from t…
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39 min
Black History Experiences in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel Avoyelles" Podcast dives into the rich culture, history, and heart of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (a Jefferson Highway destination)…
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32 min
Slow Travel Adventures in Louisiana’s River Parishes
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel" Podcast Channel with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), travel writer Kathryn (Kat…
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50 min
Colo, Iowa: Preserving Highway History at the Reed-Niland Corner
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show takes us to the historic Reed-Niland Corner in Colo, Iowa, a beloved crossroads and symbol of Americana along th…
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41 min
Celebrating 110 years of the Historic Jefferson Highway
This special episode of the Jefferson Highway Podcast celebrates 110 years since Edwin T. Meredith first launched the idea of the Jefferson Highway, the historic “Pine to Palm” rou…
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35 min
The Dirty South – An Anniversary Film Special
In this Big Blend Radio episode, we celebrate the two year anniversary of "The Dirty South," a critically acclaimed indie film written and directed by Natchitoches local Matthew Ye…
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27 min
Exploring Louisiana’s Historic River Road
In this on-location episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Travel with Terri” Show, hosts Terri and Ron Guthrie explore the River Road region of Louisiana, uncovering the fascinating histor…
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52 min
The Legacy of Carroll Shelby and the Spirit of Pittsburg, Texas
Explore the rich history, community pride, and small-town charm of Pittsburg, Texas, in this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Historic Jefferson Highway” Show. Co-host Roger Bell, Pre…