Halfway Compilation

Maine Maritime Museum: Shipyards that Shaped America

America was born on the water. We uncover Maine's massive impact on U.S. history, independence, and maritime identity at the Maine Maritime Museum.

Why the World's Largest Truck Stop Matters to America | Iowa 80

Everything you buy, eat, or wear was delivered by a truck. We tour the massive Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa, to look at the massive scale of the American trucking industry. Established in 1964 before the interstate highway system was even finished, Iowa 80 has grown into a 220-acre megaplex built with one goal: serving the professional driver. With parking for 900 tractor-trailers and open 24/7/365, it stands as a monument to the endurance of the American trucker.

Halfway Compilation

In this special mid-tour episode of Own the Road, Kelli and Bob Phillips map out the incredible six-month journey ahead as they continue their mission to explore 250 years of American history, culture, and jaw-dropping landscapes across all 50 states. From the cutting edge of the space age to the opulence of the Gilded Age, the second half of this itinerary is diving deep into the heartbeat of America.

Oak Ridge: The Secret City's Role in the Manhattan Project

Discover Oak Ridge, TN—the "Secret City" that changed the world. Explore the Manhattan Project’s legacy, the race for the atomic bomb, and why this hidden Tennessee valley was America's best-kept military secret.

Hoover Dam History & The Boulder Dam Hotel: A Journey into the American Southwest

Experience the Hoover Dam, a 1936 engineering marvel and the heartbeat of the Southwest. Stay where the history was made at the Boulder Dam Hotel—the storied residence for dignitaries and stars, located in the town that built the dam.