WQLN PBS NPR
8425 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509

Phone
(814) 864-3001

© 2025 PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Route 66 – Missouri to Oklahoma

Season 8 Episode 809 | 27m 45s

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts. She meets author Michael Wallis, who shares insights on Route 66. Exploring Cuba, Missouri, she admires colorful murals and other local attractions. Finally, she reflects on the Tulsa massacre at a memorial before learning why Tulsa is known as the Route 66 capital.

Aired: 01/01/25 | Expires: 01/01/27
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Latest Episodes
Samantha explores Route 66 sites from Oklahoma City to Santa Fe.
Samantha explores Custer State Park, visits historic Deadwood, and enjoys the Badlands' beauty.
Samantha visits the largest wine region, a Roman amphitheater and more.
Samantha visits Sleeping Bear Dunes, explores cherry products, sails on Lake Michigan and more.
Samantha explores Shackelford Banks, Beaufort's vibe, oysters on Harkers Island, and a dark sky park
Samantha enjoys Bach in Leipzig, tours a porcelain factory in Meissen and explores Berlin's history.
Celebrating 25 years of travel through public television.
Samantha's NOLA trip includes beignets, the WWII Museum, snow blitzes, and jazz at Dew Drop Inn.
Samantha explores Costa Rica's wildlife, organic farms, cultural heritage and more.
Sam visits Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a bird observatory and a market.
WQLN PBS Passport is a member benefit that provides you with extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television programming!