Ready to take the scenic route? In this episode of Stacking Adventures, hosts Joe Saul-Sehy and Crystal Hammond fire up the engine of nostalgia and hit the metaphorical road to celebrate America’s quirkiest, kitschiest, and most unforgettable roadside attractions.
Whether it's a giant ball of twine, a hidden sea beneath Tennessee, or that magical place you stumbled upon because someone in the car had to stop for a soda, this episode is a love letter to those wonderfully weird detours that turn a road trip into a full-blown adventure.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
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Crystal’s Childhood Throwbacks: Hear about Robot World, water parks, and the family fun that turned Wisconsin Dells into the Disney World of the Midwest.
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Joe’s Deep Dive into the Earth: He recounts his visit to The Lost Sea, a wild underground lake you can boat across—because Tennessee doesn’t do boring.
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Listener Favorites: From Arkansas’ Monster Mart to Michigan’s Mystery Spot, Adventurers share their own must-see roadside wonders. Big shoutout to the community for their top-tier taste in roadside oddities!
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Is Buc-ee’s a National Treasure?: We make the case for the beaver-branded stop that’s part rest area, part theme park, and 100% essential for any road trip snack run.
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Gear of the Day: Travel might get weird, but today's gear of the day shouldn't. What is it? Crystal will guess...and so will you!
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Frugal Fun Along the Way: Budget-friendly stops, photo-worthy moments, and creative roadside memories that cost next to nothing but feel like a million bucks.
Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen
Whether you're planning your next great escape or just need a reason to crack open your dusty atlas, this episode reminds us that the journey is the destination. It’s a celebration of campy, curious, unforgettable Americana—from googly-eyed statues to underground boat rides and roadside beef jerky you maybe shouldn’t trust (but do anyway).
So buckle up, Adventurer. It’s time to rediscover the joy of pulling over on purpose.
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