Episode #19 – Must-Have Road Trip Apps

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Smartphones and tablets make summer roadtripping that much easier and more convenient.  Join host Jeremy Krug for this week’s episode, where we’ll discuss some of our favorite apps that make our road trips better (and cheaper!)

Our weekly travel segment Along the Way… heads for Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.  You won’t be disappointed by the scenic beauty and attractions available in the area.  The byways here are some of the best in the country!

In our This Week in Travel segment, we discuss the recent spike in gas prices in the upper Midwest, plus we talk about the ‘singing seatmate’, the lady who would not stop singing while on a recent flight and forced the pilot to make an emergency landing in Chicago so she could be removed from the flight!

On the Lighter Side, we welcome Wayne Martin back to discuss his alleged luxury motorcoach trip to the Belmont Stakes.

InfoLinks

Wall Drug Store

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

Badlands National Park

Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway

Plan to Visit Mount Rushmore

Episode #18 – Saving Money on Summer Road Trips

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Summer is just a few weeks away, and this week we discuss ten time-tested ways to slash the cost of your summer road trip by up to 30%.  Host Jeremy Krug shows how to find the best travel deals for roadtrippers, as well as some unconventional ways to save a few bucks while on the road.

This week’s Along the Way… travel segment takes you to the historic and beautiful Midland Trail in the mountains of West Virginia. From museums to natural wonders and quirky side stops, this route has a little bit of everything!

Join us for another fun, action-packed hour of travel news, tips, and comedy on Road Trip Radio!

InfoLinks

Visit the West Virginia State Museum

New River Gorge Bridge

Lost World Caverns

Tour the Top Secret Bunker at the Greenbrier

Gas Price Temperature Map at Gasbuddy.com

Priceline Express Deals with Special Coupon

Hotwire Hotel Deals

Episode #17 – Cross-Country Train Adventures

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This week we celebrate National Train Day a little early.  Although the big celebrations are scheduled for Saturday, May 11th, we’ll be talking about riding the rails on this week’s edition of Road Trip Radio!  Listen while we take your calls about your favorite rail adventures, plus we’ll mention how you can take a cross-country train trip, absolutely FREE….

This Week’s InfoLinks

Amtrak Unlimited Discussion Forum

Printable Coupons for Chicago’s Union Station Food Court

Tickets to the Willis Tower Skydeck

Amtrak Train Reservations

Amtrak Guest Rewards MasterCard — Free Train Travel

Best States for Retirement

Episode #16 – Derby Week in Louisville Ky

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One of the hottest destinations in America for 2013, Road Trip Radio takes you to Louisville, Kentucky, home of the greatest two minutes in sports.  We’ll help you find some unexpected wonders and plenty of things to do while in town.

To top it off, host Jeremy Krug & co-host Dave Godar discuss the biggest stories in travel this week, as well as a double feature of our popular comedy series, On the Lighter Side.  This week’s Road Trip Tips will give you a few tips to help make your car last forever (well, almost forever).

It’s another hour of travel and fun on Road Trip Radio!

This Week’s Infolinks

Kentucky Horse Park – Lexington

Keeneland Race Track

Visitor Info for Ky State Capitol in Frankfort

Kentucky Derby Festival

Popular Places to Visit in Louisville

Get Your Tickets to the Kentucky Derby

Episode #15 – Lincoln Highway Adventures

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Our guest this week is Brian Butko, author of the book Greetings from the Lincoln Highway.  You’ll want to tune in to listen to his special insight about the history and special sights to see along this historic road, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

Our Along the Way… segment visits I-80 through western Utah and the Great Salt Flats – one of the most unusual interstate stretches in America – which forms a part of the Lincoln Highway route.

There’s plenty of news This Week in Travel, and there’s more comedy in our popular segment On the Lighter Side.  Join hosts Jeremy Krug and Dave Godar for an entertaining hour of “everything road trip related”.  You won’t be disappointed!

Episode #14 – A Trip to Glacier National Park; Secrets of Highway Rest Areas

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Glacier National Park is one of America’s true natural wonders. Accessible yet far away for most, the park is home to Going-to-the-Sun Road, often cited as one of the most scenic motorways in the world. This week, host Jeremy Krug takes you on a virtual journey to the park and offers some tips to make your trip a memorable one. He’ll tell you where to find the best lodging, the best food, and the best scenery in the park. Don’t be shut out of the best scenery around Mt. Logan; we’ll give our best estimates for when the pass will be open to traffic.

We’ll share some of the fascinating history behind interstate rest areas, showcasing some of our listeners’ favorites and discussing some of our rest area pet peeves. You’ll learn where the most interesting and innovative rest areas in the country are found, plus we’ll give our award for the Cleanest Rest Area in the Country.

This Week in Traffic discussed the worst traffic jams in the world, and our popular clean comedy series On the Lighter Side helps out a driver stuck in a giant traffic jam. Don’t miss this week’s edition of Road Trip Radio!

Episode #13 – America’s Cheapest Hotel Rooms

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This week, RTR searches the country for the cheapest hotel and motel rooms that can be found, in search of the elusive $20 room.  What will it be like – an acceptable option or a scary fleabag?  Jeremy, Dave, and their listeners share their experiences in the cheapest of cheap motel rooms.

Our Along the Way… segment visits the state of Arizona, looking for fun stops along the highway.

This Week in Travel will clue listeners in on the worst cities in the country for traffic jams.  Also, annual airline customer satisfaction surveys are out, and you’ll learn the best airlines for luggage, as well as the worst.

Join us for another week of fun on Road Trip Radio!