Podcasts about backroads

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Scot Bertram is joined by Ron Rademacher—travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and self-proclaimed expert in getting lost on Michigan's back roads—for a lively conversation about hidden gems, off-the-beaten-path adventures, and the unique charm of small-town Michigan. Rademacher shares stories from his travels and offers tips for discovering the state in a whole new way. MichiganBackRoads.com

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by friend of the show Wendy Koile, author of 4 fantastic books. We discuss the mysterious Toledo Speedboat disaster of 1930. On a hot Saturday morning in June, 1930, eight Toledoans set out on a speedboat to attend an Elks picnic on Pelee Island and never made it. Their boat would be found spinning in circles without a soul onboard. The well to do men would be found dead a few days later and rumors began to circulate about what happened and who was responsible. In our next story, we explore the long history of the Ghost Ship of the Ohio River, the Sachem. This luxury liner has a very long history of entertaining many well to do of the East Coast elite as well as serving the military where Thomas Edison conducted experiements to bootlegging, to fishing charters to sight seeing touring and a wild journey through the middle of the country to where it sits today, at a tributary off of the Ohio River. Join us and learn all about these crazy stories! Author Wendy Koile is a friend of the show and you can find out more about her and her fantastic books at: ⁠https://wendykoile.com/⁠ Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Jul 4, 2025) For your holiday weekend listening enjoyment, here's the latest edition of the North Words radio show, featuring interviews with Frank Barry about his trip on the Lincoln Highway, and Saranac Lake's Pendragon Theatre, which will move into a new space next season.

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we explore the Ohio serial killer, Cletus Reese, who murdered 3 men on his farm in rural Ohio near the small town of Nellie in Coshocton County. The murders took place in 1954 and the once bucolic family farm took on the dubious name: Murder Ridge. We take a look at the life of Cletus Reese and the 3 murders that lead to his ultimate death at the Lima State Hospital. Note: This episode contains descriptions of violence and sexual assault, listen with caution. Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy, Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. www.MichiganBackRoads.com  Around Michigan

Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Avery Hale Smith, Chief Experience Officer at Backroads, the world's leading active travel company. Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Avery was inspired early on by global travel, cultural engagement, and a strong sense of purpose. Since joining Backroads, founded by her father Tom Hale, she has led major innovations in guest experience and business development, including the launch of Women's Adventures and a new segment tailored for travelers in their 30s and 40s. With a background in psychology, communications, and social advocacy, Avery is a visionary leader shaping the future of active travel. In this uplifting episode, Avery shares her journey of returning to the family business and helping lead it into its next era with a fresh, inclusive, and mission-driven approach. She and Catherine explore how travel can foster connection, empowerment, and global consciousness. Avery discusses her passion for people-first leadership, building meaningful customer experiences, and launching travel products that inspire joy, wellness, and exploration. Her story is a powerful reminder of how combining passion with purpose can open up a world of impact.   https://www.showherthemoneymovie.com https://svwomenfoundersfund.vc www.sheangelinvestors.com    Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels   #InvestInHer #FinancialWellness #WomenInFinance #FinancialEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #InclusiveFinance #FintechForGood #BehavioralEconomics #WealthBuilding #FinancialHealth #EmpowerWomen #MoneyMatters #SheAngelInvestors #InvestInYourself #FinancialFreedom  

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we explore 3 Ohio roadside attractions with Backroads flair. When Ohio was still considered the countries frontier, legendary Wyandot leader "Leatherlips" helped broker peace deals with the European settlers. This didnt sit well with his fellow tribesman and would ultimately cost him his life. A striking monument stands today in his memory, evocative of the legendary "Sitting Bull" monument. Overlooking the Scioto Rive in Dublin, Ohio, this limestone monument stands today as a tribute to the legendary warrior chief. Traveling West, is the infamous "Blue Hole" of Castalia. Once rumored to have no bottom, this crystal clear pool dumps millions of gallons into the Sandusky Bay each day. Once attracting over 165,00 people each year, this location was closed in 1990 and is in private hands today. However, similar type pools are located close by that you can visit. You can even win a chance to be one of the lucky few to have a chance to visit the original park. Finally, did you know that Ohio had an amusement park that is only open 4 days a year? It has 2 roller coasters many smaller rides and games. Built by the Stricker family, you can attend (on one of the 4 days, you will have to listen to find out which 4). Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy, Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Visit www.MichiganBackRoads.com  Around Michigan.

On this episode of Backroads & Bonfires: The Sopranos is turning Burk into an Italian. Adam doesn't buy the Helen Keller hype, and the boys need to break this down. Ped then presents Burk with a game of "choose your seat on the airplane" with a wild cast of characters involved. The boys then close the show with thee definitive breakdown of Mount Rushmore of 90s sitcoms heart throbs, 90s dummies and 90s nerds. Love y'all. Hut Hut.

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we have a very strange mystery with a surprising twist. On the cold dark morning of January 10, 1954, in a lonely rail yard a railroad work would observe a mysterious figure of a man, slipping away into the darkness of night, slinking away from the tracks. Almost immediately, the railroad worker would observe the corpse of a woman, having experienced severe trauma and very much dead despite a lack of blood at the scene. The body would identified as Mary Grimes Wallace and the mystery was underway. What follows is an intriguing story that still has authorities baffled today without conclusions despite 3 different exhumations. Tune in and hear the story! Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy,Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy, Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Avery Hale Smith.Avery Hale Smith is the Chief Experience Officer at Backroads, where she brings a lifelong passion for travel, cultural connection and guest experience. Her global consciousness and love of outdoor adventure was inspired by her family's extensive travels and time spent in nature throughout her childhood. Her passion for creating meaningful impact began early—at age 12, she founded a nonprofit focused on social advocacy, a commitment that was later recognized by the United Nations. Avery now forges new paths in travel at Backroads as Chief Experience Officer—a role for which she was recognized as one of the “Top 50 Women Chief Experience Officers of 2025” by Women We Admire. Avery Hale Smith looks forward to the future at Backroads, working alongside her father on a mission to open up a world of possibilities and experiences to as many people as possible through the joys of active travel.Christine and Avery discuss:How travel has shaped her as a leaderThe ways in which travel is a reflection of our world Wellness beyond catchphrases and quick fixesWomen's Adventures and the 30's-40's trips launching this June at Backroads Join Christine for this soulful conversation with Avery Hale Smith.

Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries, Backroads! Today we take a look back at the Lorain/Sandusky tornado of 1924. On January 28, 1924, a wickedly devastating tornado struck the lake front cities of Sandusky and Lorain, Ohio. 88 people would ultimately lose their lives by this powerful storm. The storm would forever alter the city and change the lives of countless families. Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠ Mike hosts a Facebook page called "Too Late for Autographs" and explores people and their stories with Ohio ties that have passed away: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1469825446606552/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=3474200626169014⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy, Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. MichiganBackRoads.com Around Michigan.

In this episode Dan speaks with David Kaman, the Executive Director of the downtown Sandusky, Ohio Cedar Point Historical Museum, Candy Frankowski, the Curator of the Museum and historian and author, Ken Miller, about the Cedar Point Museum which recently opened in downtown Sandusky. While not directly affiliated with Cedar Point or Six Flags, the museum honors the memory and history of the this historic amusement park. With thousands of park artifacts, this museum is driven by this group of dedicated people help museum visitors relive the memories and stories of park visits from years past. We discuss how the museum began, the countless artifacts contained within and the memories that are brought back when people visit. We also share stories and a bit of Cedar Point trivia! The Cedar Point historical museum is in downtown Sandusky, Ohio within the Merry Go Round Museum and more information can be found here: http://sanduskycedarpointmuseum.org  Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy,Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

In this episode Dan and Doug interview Don Hilton who is the author of 12 books (and counting) detailing crime, history and mystery in Lorain County, Ohio and also Crawford County, PA. As well, Don has written fascinating works of fiction too. Tune in and listen to his fascinating research, stories and tales he has learned along the way. Don's website can be found at: https://www.dhiltonbooks.net We also discuss Daniel Brady's excellent history blog at: https://danielebrady.blogspot.com Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy,Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

From Adventure Travel to Hotel Management: Amanda Arling's Journey in HospitalityIn this episode of The Hospitality Mentor Podcast, host Steve Turk interviews Amanda Arling, the president of The Whalers Inn in Mystic, Connecticut. Amanda shares her unique career path from studying microbiology to working in adventure travel for the company Back Roads. She discusses how her love for travel and culture eventually led her to a management role in the hospitality industry. Amanda highlights the importance of relationship building, both in creating guest experiences and mentoring her team. She also shares insights into the challenges and successes of opening a fine dining, sustainable seafood restaurant during the pandemic. Listeners will get valuable tips on hospitality management, creating memorable guest experiences, and the importance of community engagement.00:00 Introduction to The Hospitality Mentor Podcast00:31 Meet Amanda Arling: President of The Whalers Inn01:49 Amanda's Journey into Hospitality02:33 From Adventure Travel to Boutique Hotel Management07:00 Transitioning to The Whalers Inn15:22 Building a Team and Mentoring Future Leaders19:27 Creating Unique Guest Experiences26:46 Challenges and Successes in the Restaurant Industry30:34 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Hospitality Professionals31:27 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Message

In this episode Dan and Doug discuss the mysterious case of Jim Hysong Jr. He piloted a plane, taking off from Toledo, OH and was never seen from again. Despite rumors of a crash into Lake Michigan, other stories began to appear of the plane being spotted years later. Nobody really knows what happened and the mystery continues to this day. We also discuss the mystery "ghost car" of highway 56 near Hocking hills. Some report seeing this mystery sedan to this day. Finally we examine the life and times of the only Ottawa County Congressional Medal winner, Lewis Shepard. Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy,Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

In this episode we are joined by author Neil Sater, an author of historical fiction. His most recent book is a mystery involving the Gnaddenhutten Massacre: the killing of 96 pacifist Moravian pacifist Native Americans (primarily Lenape and Mohican) by US Militiamen on March 8, 1782, at the Moravian missionary village during the Revolutionary War. Neil provide's fascinating insight into this tragic event and its consequences while striving to maintain authenticity and cultural respect. His books are captivating and intriguing and weave past history with contemporary mystery. Neil Sater's contact info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSater/ Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/sater Neil's website: https://authorsater.com/ Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy, Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy, Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

In this episode we explore the history and legends of the Moonville Tunnel in Vinton County, Ohio. We learn about the history of the town, how the tunnel was built, and the many notorious legends that surround this iconic tunnel. Today many people check this place out for themselves. It's a fantastic place to visit and an easy hike. If you are more interested, author Jannette Quackenbush has written many books about Moonville as well as offers tours, usually free of charge. Please check out her website to learn more or to book a trip. https://21crows.com Much research came from Rich Dahn, who is the historian for the Moonville Rails to Trails project and shares a lot of Moonville's history here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dxLDwaghLw Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy, Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

Special cross-over episode with the host of Back Roads of Illinois.

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. Step into the windup and journey through the incredible life of Satchel Paige, a towering figure in baseball history whose story goes far beyond the mound. From the dusty diamonds of the Negro Leagues to the bright lights of Major League Baseball, Paige's blazing fastball and razor-sharp wit carved a path through segregation, skepticism, and the sands of time. Join us as we dive deep into the legend, legacy, and lasting impact of a man who defied the odds—and Father Time—to become one of the most iconic athletes of the 20th century. Whether you're a baseball buff or just love a good story of grit, humor, and greatness—this one's for you. Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif Please check other podcast episodes like this at: https://www.ohiomysteries.com/ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy,Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy, Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we explore the wild life and times of one of Ohio's most notorious outlaws, Charles "Blinky" Morgan. While a lot of Blinky's life would be shrouded in mystery, it was very clear that he was very good at fighting, stealing and lying! Learn all about his life of crime which would ultimately to lead a date with the hangman's noose. Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif Please check other podcast episodes like this at: https://www.ohiomysteries.com/ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy, Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy, Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by friend of the show Wendy Koile, author of 4 fantastic books. We discuss the mysterious 1940 death of Noreen Mozee. Mrs. Mozee would embark on the luxury liner, SeeAndBee in Cleveland, Ohio on an overnight journey to Buffalo, NY. However something went wrong along the way and Noreen Mozee would go missing, along with her money and jewelry until her battered body would be discovered washed up on the beach on Geneva-on-the-Lake. She was not identified at the time and buried in a paupers grave. When her identity was discovered, the mystery only deepened. Was she murdered? Was it suicide? Was he crew involved? Join us as we discuss this fascinating case that remains officially unresolved to this day. Author Wendy Koile is a friend of the show and you can find out more about her and her fantastic books at: https://wendykoile.com/ Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif Please check other podcast episodes like this at: https://www.ohiomysteries.com/ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy, Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

Today's guest Singer/Songwriter Country artist Mallory Everett. From the early days of playing covers in bars to getting burned out to making her own way with music of her own. How life sometimes gets in the way, paying full price, staying away from the ocean and so much more. We had a great time and you will too.   Links down below for all the goods. If you want behind the scenes and episodes 2 days early sign up for our Patreon it helps support the show in many ways.   As always thank you for listening.     Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/crashcastn    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/crashcast      Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crashcastpod/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/crashcastpod   Twitter https://twitter.com/crashcastpod1   YouTube Episode https://youtu.be/wPe0eQoHdeQ  

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy,Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by our friends Wendy Koile, author of 4 fantastic books, and Sherry Spenzer, an author and historian with the Avon Lake Historical Society. We discuss the mysterious 1932 death of Eva Volpe. The 21 year old Miss Volpe was a governess of an area family and was visiting her mother in Lorain when she disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Her body was soon found nearby at the base of a cliff on the shores of Lake Erie prompting an investigation that would soon unveil dark stories, rumors and conjecture about her death. Join us as we discuss this fascinating case that remains officially unresolved to this day. Sherry Spenzer is an author, community leader and is a driving force behind the Avon Lake Historical Society. Find out more about the Avon Lake Historical Society at: https://www.avonlakehistoricalsociety.org/ Author Wendy Koile is a friend of the show and you can find out more about her and her fantastic books at: https://wendykoile.com/ Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif Please check other podcast episodes like this at: https://www.ohiomysteries.com/ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher, Author, Travel Writer, Explorer NAHMA – Competing in Snow Golf Tournament – March 22 - 1 pm – Boyne City  Grill during return trip. HANCOCK - Snow Sculpture Invitational - Quincy Green - March 21-23 Event will feature four teams of talented snow sculptors, including the  renowned Sculptora Borealis, whose team members have won the National  Snow Sculpting title four times, in six appearances over the last seven  years. TIPTON Hidden Lake Gardens Spring Flower Show - Final Weekend - Mar  17-23 MAPLE CITY - Port Oneida Rural Historic District -Maple Sugaring Days  Mar 22 GRAND RAPIDS - Record & CD Show - Attention Collectors American Legion Post 179 ~ 2327 Wilson Ave SW ~ vendors selling the best  pre-loved and new vinyl records including albums, 45's, CD's, cassette  tapes, posters and music memorabilia. LOWELL - The 39th Annual Lowell Arts West Michigan Art Competition  Artwork by Lower West Michigan artists who reside in a 25-county region.  Artwork in any visual art media can be submitted by artists 18 yrs. and  older. JONES - Michigan Maple Festival Maple Row Sugarhouse March 22-23 Live music, delicious maple-inspired sweet and savory foods, exciting  contests, a petting farm, interactive sugarhouse tours SHELBY TOWNSHIP - 43rd Annual Artistic Creations in Wood – Mar 22- 23 -  Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site in Shelby Township. North of Sterling Heights near Bad Brad's BBQ WORLD TOUR NEWS OTSEGO Public Library – Michigan Back Roads Trails Program Mar 20 -6:30 

On this episode, we are joined by Susan Heinrich from Midlife Globetrotter. Susan is a Canadian writer living in Denver, Colorado. She is passionate about travel and supporting women in tourism. In 2020, she created Midlife Globetrotter, a website and platform that helps women over 40 follow their travel dreams to new places, with destination guides, practical tips and stories of her own adventures. Susan is passionate about reframing midlife as an opportunity, and explores themes of reinvention and self-discovery in her work.  You can follow Susan on Instagramand Pinterest. In this episode, we talk about group tours and group tour operators, especially those that offer group trips just for women. To learn more, see Susan's blog posts about: Women's tours around the world: https://midlifeglobetrotter.com/womens-tours/ How to select a small group tour: https://midlifeglobetrotter.com/how-to-select-a-small-group-tour/ Croatia group tour with Adventure Women: https://midlifeglobetrotter.com/a-womens-sailing-trip-in-croatia/ Episode Highlights Some things to think about when choosing a group tour include: What is the pacing of the trip -- is there any free time, how often do you switch hotels? What is the group size? Small group tends to be under 14 people. Small groups have advantages in terms of the type of accommodation and the size of the tour group when exploring cities What is the activity level? Some companies like Adventure Women and Adventures in Good Company specialize in active trips and offer detailed explanations of the activity level involved in the trip If you are traveling solo, you can also look for tours that are only solo travelers When you are evaluating a group tour, be sure to read the itinerary in detail. You can also call the tour operator and see if they can give you any information on how many solo travelers there might be versus those traveling with a friend or relative. Also look at what the single supplement is. Some companies like Girls Guide to the World have private rooms by default but typically group tours are priced based on double occupancy and if you want your own room they charge a single supplement. Some companies will pair you with another solo travel as a roommate if they don't charge a single supplement. Be sure to read through the documents to understand what is included in terms of transfers and meals Understand who is guiding the trip -- is it a local or a U.S.-based guide Make sure you understand the cancellation policy and buy travel insurance If you aren't sure if a group trip is for you, opt for a private room, start with a shorter trip, feel free to opt out of activities, and maybe start with a trip in the U.S. that doesn't require a more expensive airfare. If you just want to relax or if you don't like having scheduled activities, then a group tour may not be a good fit Good tour operators for budget travelers include G Adventures (now have tours for women and certain age groups) and Intrepid Travel (who have women expeditions to places where you can meet and interact with locals in a way that you couldn't if there were men on the trip) For a luxury trip, Girls Guide to the World is a good fit and Insight Vacations is upscale and have women-only trips For nature and wildlife, Natural Habitat Adventures partner with the World Wildlife Federation and are known for wildlife trips and have women's only expeditions Adventure Women is one of the first companies to get into women only tours and typically offer four-star accommodations with active adventures Backroads is known for cycling and hiking tours and offers some just for women and they have trips that accommodate a variety of activity levels each day There are also group tour operators focused on certain destinations like Viking Women in Iceland Another themed tour is the British Book Club Tour: https://thebookclubtour.com Susan is also co-hosting an art-history based trip to Paris this spring Some women-only focused travel companies and others that have women-only trips Next Chapter Travel - small group, curated trips in Europe Next Tribe - over 45 women Gals Abroad Getaways - luxury Untethered Expeditions - adventure Adventure Women - small group adventure Adventures in Good Company - active  Girls' Guide to the World - authentic, responsible (luxury) Sisterhood Travels - over 50 Country Walkers - walking/hiking Scout Escapes - mother daughter travel and group trips for women over 40 Viking Women - Iceland Explorer Chick - hiking and adventure in National Parks and abroad Insight Vacations - upscale group trips some women only Backroads - women only hiking and cycling Road Scholar - educational, some women only, over 50 Uniworld - women's cruises

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk about the world's very first commercial aviation flight from Dayton to Columbus, Ohio on November 7, 1910. The Wright Brothers found themselves involved in a number of lawsuits and the resulting negative publicity didnt help their attempts to sell their airplanes. Enter Max Morehouse. He conceived of an idea to fly some fabric from Dayton to Columbus as a public relations stunt. Find out what happens as Ohio would earn another aviation first! Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif Please check other podcast episodes like this at: https://www.ohiomysteries.com/ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy, Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan.

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk about the miraculous high school basketball team, the Waterloo Warriors! Despite practicing on outdoor dirt courts and practicing with a ball made of rags wrapped with tape, this amazing team won back to back state titles. With only 26 boys in the entire school, coach Magellan Hairston lead this small group of boys on an epic journey overcoming obstacle after obstacle to bring glory to this little South Eastern Ohio town. Join us and hear this incredible story! Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif Please check other podcast episodes like this at: https://www.ohiomysteries.com/ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Rademacher is a Travel Writer, Author, Speaker, Story Teller, and a Guy,Who Holds The Record For Getting Lost On The Back Roads Of Michigan. Around Michigan

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk discuss the notorious Simon Girty. He was a frontiersman who lived a fascinating long life that took him through many travels and travails. Some call him a traitor, some called him a patriot. Jon us and listen to this fascinating story of one of the pioneers who helped shape the Ohio frontier. Our listener Bob joins us for this amazing tale. Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif Please check other podcast episodes like this at: https://www.ohiomysteries.com/ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk discuss the infamous ship, the Success. The Success would sail the world 'round being advertised as a prison ship museum with all the cruel torture devices that could be expected to be found within. Only the story wasnt true. The Success sailed for over 1oo years and made millions for its owners before ending its journey in Ohio. Hear all about the twists and turns and wild stories of this notorious ship. Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif Please check other podcast episodes like this at: https://www.ohiomysteries.com/ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk discuss the infamous ship, the Success. The Success would sail the world 'round being advertised as a prison ship museum with all the cruel torture devices that could be expected to be found within. Only the story wasnt true. The Success sailed for over 1oo years and made millions for its owners before ending its journey in Ohio. Hear all about the twists and turns and wild stories of this notorious ship. Check out Ohio Mysteries Backwoods Facebook page!: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif Please check other podcast episodes like this at: https://www.ohiomysteries.com/ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avery Hale Smith, Chief Experience Officer at Backroads Travel was born and raised in the Bay Area experiencing her family's extensive travels and time spent in nature at an early age. The daughter of Tom Hale, the Founder, President and CEO of the active travel company Backroads, Hale Smith developed a curiosity about the world at large—and the world of entrepreneurship that led to social advocacy and cultural engagement.  With nearly a decade of expertise in strategy consulting, sales, marketing and customer engagement, and a wealth of international travel she found her way back home to Backroads and the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2023, she was named Executive Vice President of the company. She introduced Backroad's Women's Adventures in 2023, a collection of trips that create travel and connection specifically for women. Heather and Avery talk about the joys of active travel, places they have been and future adventures.    Backroads Website: www.backroads.com Heather's Website:  www.heatherthomson.com Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamheathert/                     You Tube:    https://youtube.com/@iamheathert?si=ZvI9l0bhLfTR-qdo SPONSOR:  TIMELINE/Mitopure - Timeline is offering 10% off your order of Mitopure. Go to www.timeline.com/HEATHER.  (Remember to use code HEATHER)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices