Beach Ballads
"If everybody had an ocean, across the USA, then everybody'd be surfin', like Californi-a"
What is Surfin' USA (The Beach Boys)?
You can get your kicks on this 2,400 mile roadway as it travels through St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Gallup, NM, and Bakersfield.
What is Route 66?
This July Holiday celebrates the birth of North America's Northernmost Nation.
What is Canada Day (July 1)?
This cut of meat is derived from the breast or lower chest of beef. Popular in Texas BBQ and American Jewish cuisine, it is often dry-rubbed, smoked, and served in thin slices or chopped.
What is brisket?
Nicknamed "The Mid-Summer Classic," this event celebrates the half-way point of the Major League Baseball season featuring American and National League players.
What is the MLB All-Star Game?
"Nibblin' on sponge cake, watching the sun bake, All of those tourists covered with oil"
What is Margaritaville?
In 1983, Clark and Ellen Griswold packed their two kids up in their brand-new, pea green, Wagon Queen Truckster, for a cross-country drive to this destination, "America's Favorite Family Fun Park."
What is Walley World?
This July 14 holiday celebrates the event that led to the birth of the first French Republic.
What is Bastille Day?
This cut is derived from the shoulder of a pig. A staple of BBQ Competition, where it is dry rubbed and aged for at least 12 hours before being smoked on low heat for 8-12 hours, it is also a popular slow cooker dish.
What is pulled pork?
The loud bang of this All-American tradition is not always safe and sane, but it draws roots from China's Song Dynasty.
What are fireworks?
"I, know a place, where the grass is always greener, Warm, wet'n wild, There must be something in the water"
What is California Gurls?
Roadtrip'in members of this organization will benefit from discounted hotels, attractions, and dining in some locales, along with the peace of mind that comes from nationwide roadside assistance.
What is the American Automobile Association (AAA)?
Flag Day is celebrated on this date in commemoration of the 1777 adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States.
What is June 14?
As a cut of pork, BBQ competitors disagree as to whether the St. Louis or Baby Back cut is best. As a cut of beef it has become popular as a brontosaurus or dinosaur plate.
What are ribs?
Whether it be in concrete ponds, holes, or in front of giant wave machines, this activity is summer's most popular way to cool down (or to see and be seen while soaking up the rays nearby).
What is swimming?
"I don't practice Santeria, I ain't got no crystal ball, Well I had a million dollars, But I, I spent it all"
What is "Santeria"?
Wall Drug, South Dakota, the Corn Palace, the World's Biggest Ball of Twine, are examples of these, destinations that seek to attract motorists with kitch, in order to sell overpriced souvenirs, food, and other services.
What is a tourist trap?
Celebrated on the first Monday in September in the US and Canada, this holiday was originally established to honor the trade union movement, and serves as the unofficial end of summer.
What is Labor Day?
This side dish, prepared cowboy, brown sugar, or BBQ among other syles, is a staple on the BBQ circuit. Just don't serve it in a chili when serving Texans!
What are baked beans?
What is watermellon?
"I was tired of my lady
We'd been together too long
Like a worn out recording
Of a favorite song"
What is "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"?
Roadtrip'n passengers may pass the time playing this game, wherein, upon spying a Volkswagen Beetle, a participant shouts the name of the game while punching the upper arm of the nearest passenger.
What is Slug-Bug?
What is Juneteenth?
This cut of meat is a staple of Louisiana BBQ, a reflection of its French heritage. Served breaded and fried or grilled and smothered in BBQ sauce, make sure they are thoroughly cooked or they might jump off your plate.
What are frog legs?
This powered appliance uses freon, ducts, and vents to help beat the summer heat at home and in your car.
What is air conditioning?