Samantha Brown, who has her own show on the Travel Channel, filmed an episode on Route 66 in Arizona and New Mexico that will air at 10 p.m. Eastern and Pacific time on Thursday.
According to a news release:
On Thursday, Sam will be taking a road trip from Albuquerque to Arizona down Route 66 where she runs into small town shenanigans and spectacular scenery. Sam begins her wild adventure in New Mexico where she is welcomed by car enthusiasts and a classic red convertible. Sam hops into the convertible and begins her travels down the “Mother Road” where she picks up a three-piece band from Route 66 Hostel and gains serenading companions for a stretch of the trip. Sam stops at the El Rancho Hotel in Gallup, the Indian cultural center of the Southwest, and spends the night exploring the “neon city”.
Next, Sam hits “The Grand Canyon State”, and stops at the Snow Cap Diner, famously known for the owners’ practical jokes. As the diner is known for hilarious service, Sam is soon put to work behind the counter and offers a handshake to any local who dares to ask for a shake. Continuing her Arizona adventure, Sam takes a windy trip downOatman Road, one of the most famous stretches of Route 66, where she stops in the living ghost town of Oatman. Sam gets the entire “Old West” experience through shooting practice with cowboys and donkeys. Sam ends her trip in Arizona with one of the most spectacular views in the world: the sunrise over the Grand Canyon. Not only does Sam view this once in a lifetime opportunity from the ground, she also takes a helicopter ride over the national park. There may also be some cliff jumping involved.
Times for the “Route 66” episode can be found here. Her Facebook page can be found here, and her Twitter account is here.
Enjoyed the show, but wasn’t nearly long enough!