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Chicago may be known for its skyscrapers, but its the bridges that make the city unique.

50,000 years ago a meteor crashed into the earth in what is now Northern Arizona, with the force of 150 atomic bombs. Today, scientists from all over the world visit the site to study the impact of meteors on earth. The site has also become one of Arizona's most popular tourist attractions, with an impact site a mile wide and 550 deep.

Join us as we visit the Royal Gorge heritage railroad in Canyon City, Colorado. This is one of the many destinations visited by Byways during its 40 years of highlighting the destinations along the highways and byways of North America. We have many more podcasts for your listening pleasure. For a complimentary digital subscription to Byways, visit https://bywaysmagazine.com. At the top on the far right click Subscribe.

LegoLand offers more than 60 rides, shows and attractions featuring the famous Lego Brand. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

The 110-year old Theodore Roosevelt Dam serves as the guardian of the Phoenix area's water supply. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

Jaw-dropping sights and adventures are found in one of the world’s most breathtaking mountain destinations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

The 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

There are over 3,000 Ghost Towns in America, and one may be just a short distance from you. Learn how to find them in this Byways podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

The 150th Anniversary of the Golden Spike and the building of the nation’s first Transcontinental Railroad. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

The Brooklyn Bridge, which began construction just 4 years after the Civil War ended, is today one of New York City’s most popular tourist attractions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

The Golden Gate Bridge is not only an engineering marvel, it is the most photographed bridge in the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

The story of the construction of Hoover Dam, one of the engineering wonders of the world, and its importance as a tourism attraction in Nevada and Arizona. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

Featuring Fredericksburg, the Texas Hill Country and the LBJ National Historical Park. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

Katherine Lee Bates penned the poem and song America the Beautiful after a trip to the summit of Pikes Peak. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

A visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory in Louisville, Kentucky. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

A New Mexico town simply vanished during World War II. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

Featuring the story of George and Elia Whittell and the Thunderbird Lodge at Lake Tahoe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

Detroit is rising from the ashes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

A visit to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

The story of Henry Ford's Bomber Factory --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

Travel back in time to the Old West in Deadwood, South Dakota --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

Explore the unique history of Philadelphia. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

Featuring the Strasburg Railroad of Pennsylvania --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

Featuring the National Park Highway. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

The Cascade Mountain Range in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support

Stories from the pages of Byways magazine, featuring the destinations along the highways and byways of North America. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen-kirchner/support