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Historic Jefferson Highway

Written by: Big Blend Radio Network
  • Summary

  • 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!
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Episodes
  • Explore the Historic Jefferson Highway in Louisiana
    Apr 25 2024

    While the 11th Annual Jefferson Highway Conference is happening in Alexandria, Louisiana (April 24-27, 2024), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the experiences you can have in Louisiana on the Jefferson Highway Trail and just a few miles beyond.

    The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana.

    FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association. Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/

    - ARLENE GOULD, Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau: https://natchitoches.com/

    LOUISIANA THEMED SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST created by Roger Bell: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2UdElnINGuWASVLQu6oToG?si=a59ee2ee5a374f3f

    BIG BLEND RADIO PLAYLIST OF PODCASTS COVERING LOUISIANA: https://soundcloud.com/bigblendradio/sets/jefferson-highway-louisiana

    LOUISIANA ARTICLES & PODCASTS ON NationalParkTraveling.com: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing-category/louisiana-articles/

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    15 mins
  • 11th Annual Jefferson Highway Association Conference and Socialbility Run in Louisiana
    Mar 28 2024

    This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the upcoming Jefferson Highway Conference held in Alexandria, Louisiana from April 24-27, 2024. Also hear about the Sociability Run in Louisiana that will be held pre-conference from April 22-24, 2024.

    FEATURED GUESTS:

    - ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association. Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/

    - ARLENE GOULD, Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau: https://natchitoches.com/

    The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    37 mins
  • Historic Music and Songs of the Jefferson Highway Era
    Feb 23 2024

    This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the historic music and songs of the Jefferson Highway Era. The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana.

    FEATURED GUESTS:

    - ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, talks about the upcoming Jefferson Highway Conference held in Alexandria, Louisiana from April 24-27, 2024. Also hear about the Sociability Run in Louisiana that will be held pre-conference from April 22-24, 2024). Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/

    - CECELIA 'CECE" OTTO is a classically trained singer, composer, historian, recording artist, and international best-selling author. In 2013, she launched An American Songline with a 30-concert vintage music tour along the Lincoln Highway. She will be a featured presenter at the upcoming Annual Jefferson Highway Conference. More: https://americansongline.com/

    SPECIAL THANKS to the Jefferson Highway Association, and the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau: https://natchitoches.com/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 5 mins

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