Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Listen in on our tour through San Antonio and Houston, Texas! In this episode we cover the San Antonio Riverwalk, the Menil Art Collection, La Villita, and of course: the Alamo! Check out our latest episode to hear why we talked about Shakespeare, who was our favorite member of the hotel staff, and what Texans would likely make fun of us for! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the...
Apr 14, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Listen in on our tour through Carlsbad Caverns! In this episode we cover the best way to travel in and out of the caves, how the Natural Entrance was discovered, and a Carlsbad Cavern park ranger's important daily task! Check out our latest episode to hear why we talked about post-apocalyptic fiction, why someone left a hanging ladder inside the caves, why people traveled in buckets, and more! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! C...
Apr 07, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Listen in on our tour through Antelope Canyon and Petrified Forest National Park! In this episode we cover our Navajo tour guide, how time zones factored in to this leg of the trip, and why you should always talk to park rangers! Check out our latest episode to hear about why we rode in the bed of a truck, where we saw Abraham Lincoln, why tours are canceled for clouds, and why we stopped at a dam! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventur...
Mar 31, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Listen in on our tour through Salt Lake City! In this episode we cover the 35-acre Temple Square, some history of the Mormon Church, and a tour guide named Beth! Check out our latest episode to hear about how we missed the Tabernacle Choir, where antibiotics came into our story, why we had cereal and applesauce for dinner, and what haunted happenings occurred on this leg of the trip! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE ...
Mar 24, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Listen in on our tour through Craters of the Moon! In this episode we cover a KOA we shared with goats, the different types of lava features, why the park's photography is from Hawaii, and what makes Craters of the Moon look so alien! Check out our latest episode to hear which town made us giggle, how a man named Brad redeemed himself, and how you can help save the bats! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photo...
Mar 17, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Listen in on our tour through Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and one of our favorites: Glacier National Park! In this episode we cover the wildlife we saw, why we were excited for sunrise, Park Facts With Katie, and why you should visit the glaciers as soon as you can. Check out our latest episode to hear about a man named Daingerfield, why Beanie volunteered to stand in front of a bulldozer, how we misplaced a military fort, why the Weeping Wall wasn...
Mar 10, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! The largest mall in the United States: it's the Mall of America! Join us as we head to the iconic MOA and then visit an unexpected gem called Frontier Village. Sometimes the unplanned stops are our favorites, and that was the case here! We discuss everything from chain stores like LL Bean and Old Navy, to the history of the largest buffalo in the world. Check out our latest episode to hear about a huge boot, indoor roller coasters, insane rules for being...
Mar 03, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Our next stop was a sunshine-filled day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Why did we choose this location? Find out in this week's episode! Check out our latest episode to hear how we met a man named Nate "the Sweetness", why we visited a random apartment building, our personal connection to the cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer, the danger of taking travel recommendations from the '80s! We discuss Milwaukee breweries, biospheres, riverwalks, weather, true crime, and more!...
Feb 24, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 2
WELCOME TO SEASON THREE! Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! We come back to you with thoughts on how our New Year's Resolutions have been going, what this winter has been like, and thoughts on Valentine's Day. Our next road trip kicks off with a couple of unexpected gems: Cuyahoga Valley National Park; Brandywine Falls; and Don Quijote Restaurant in Valparaiso, Indiana! Check out our latest episode to hear about a strange Bible-quoting alarm clock, the benefits of Fluffernutters, what tur...
Feb 17, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! THIS. EPISODE. HAS. EVERYTHING. Join us for a very special get-to-know-you episode where we answer questions from you! You asked, we answered: How did we get the travel bug in the first place? Who's the worst backseat driver? What's the biggest fight we've ever had? Listen as we discuss the top countries we want to visit together, favorite podcast tangents, new year's resolutions, our love of bagels, what we were like as kids, the best part of coming hom...
Jan 27, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Join us for several mini-adventures on our way back home! Check out our latest episode to hear about our visit to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky; a tour of the Rock+Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio; our drive through the beautiful Catskills; and more! Listen in to hear us discuss mint juleps, seeing folks from our home state, why we called ourselves “scraggly-looking ragamuffins,” and what we ate on Easter Sunday on a road trip! Got wanderlu...
Jan 20, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Welcome to our St. Louis episode! Check out our latest episode to hear about the Museum of Westward Expansion, a riverboat tour, what it's like to go up inside the St. Louis arch, and more! We discuss an abundance of firetrucks, snow inside museums, a glitch in the Matrix, and what Thomas Jefferson got very very wrong! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the journey while you liste...
Jan 13, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Listen in as we visit Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Fort Kearney, and Kansas City! In this episode we cover our theatre nerd-dom, the pros and cons of a "dud" stop, expectations vs. reality, and the best damn barbecue around. Check out our latest episode to hear why we discussed architects, where we were surrounded by athletes, the biggest heartbreak of this trip, and how we ended up in a Hallmark museum. Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventu...
Jan 06, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Listen in on our tour through Arches National Park! In this episode we cover the best method to see the whole park, which overlooks we recommend for photos, what we'd plan to see on our next visit, and why a visit to Arches is so customizable. Check out our latest episode to hear why we renamed the park, why we're in love with nature photographers, and what made us discuss elephants! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE ...
Dec 30, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Listen in on our tour through Mesa Verde National Park! In this episode we cover one of our top favorite parks, the importance of ranger-guided vs. self-guided tours, and the difference it makes to be able to touch exhibits! Check out our latest episode to hear why we took photos of graffiti, what we regret most about our trip to Mesa Verde, and why we thought soot was so impressive! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE ...
Dec 23, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! A multi-part extravaganza! In this episode we cover a memorable meal in Oklahoma City; our visit to Great Sand Dunes National Park; an exploration of the mysterious Silverton, CO; and our drive down Million Dollar Highway! Check out our latest episode to hear about why we brought a sled to a desert, a debate about steer vs. bulls, why we're terrible storm chasers, and a quick lesson on tumbleweeds! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventur...
Dec 16, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! The iconic, the musical, the good time: it's our Tennessee episode! Check out our latest episode to hear about gigantic statues, why we had a discussion about ducks, who you should always ask for directions, and what new foods we tried in the Volunteer State! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the journey while you listen! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part II from this leg of the jou...
Dec 09, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! It's a big one: this episode covers Shenandoah National Park. Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive, and the Great Smoky Mountains! Check out our latest episode to hear about the stunning views we saw while driving, why we thought we were hallucinating, and why you need a great road trip playlist. We discuss a major item we finally checked off our road trip bucket list, the bonding experience of National Parks, and of course: Park Facts With Katie! Got wande...
Dec 02, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 2
WELCOME TO SEASON TWO! Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! The famous, the historic, the gigantic: it's our Gettysburg episode! Check out our latest episode to hear about a chilly night of camping, why we always have places to ourselves, our discussion on "the rules" of the afterlife, and how we got (another) ticket. We discuss things to do in Gettysburg, ghosts, Park Facts With Katie, historic B&Bs, and of course: the Battle of Gettysburg! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road tr...
Nov 25, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! General tips are great, but a lot happens on the day-to-day of one of our road trips. In this episode, we go into specifics of what a day in the life looks like! Join us as we discuss tasks you should do every time you get in the car, tips for camping and hoteling, and some of our recommendations for how to make sure your days and nights run smoothly every time. Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! COMING SOON: Stay tuned for Seaso...
Nov 05, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! You asked for more details, and we delivered: in this episode, we go into more detail on some of the Mistakes Were Made moments we've mentioned, and share some extra mistakes for your entertainment! We don't hold back! Join us as we discuss the problem with false advertising, what NOT to do right before a road trip, and some basic items we recommend everyone pack for their own road trip! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!...
Oct 28, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! You asked, we answered: in this episode, we give some tips and tricks for planning your own road trip! We discuss what we learned on our first trip, what we adapted for the future, tricks to keep safe while traveling, and so much more. Join us for a chat about mistakes, lessons, and life hacks to make your planning easier! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures!
Oct 21, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! This week we discuss South Carolina, Virginia, and more! It's the final leg of our 2012 road trip and we have stories to share. Listen in to hear about the creepiest stop we've made, where we pretended to be pirates, how we got a ticket, and several surprise visits to family and friends along the way! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the journey while you listen! CLICK HERE to v...
Oct 07, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! Savannah, Georgia: the first planned city in the US! Check out our latest episode to hear about our experiences: the legacy of our maybe-ancestors, a word-finding tangent, ghostly children, vandalism in graveyards, and Downton Abbey. Listen to hear about our ghostly encounter, and our thoughts on the fanciest place we've ever stayed! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view photos from this leg of the journey while y...
Sep 30, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! The classic, the fabulous, the charming, the rowdy: it's our New Orleans episode! Check out our latest episode to hear about architecture in the French Quarter, what Bourbon Street smells like, where to find artists, celebrity houses, and where you should never go barefoot. We discuss the voodoo, the Saints, the jazz, the architecture, and of course: the food! We loved this city and it shows! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CL...
Sep 23, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! This week we discuss Monument Valley, Four Corners, and a few small stops in Texas! Listen in to hear what being in four places at once is like, why we ended up talking about Ted Bundy, how we met a Texas sheriff, and the details about some of the best Mexican food we’ve ever had. Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the journey while you listen! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part II fr...
Sep 16, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! This week we talk about the beautiful (and foggy!) PCH, the historic Route 66, and of course: the Grand Canyon. Listen in to find out why we asked for your best Photoshop efforts (yes, we were serious!), how we missed the famous Skywalk, and our plan to begin certifying "real" ghost towns. Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the journey while you listen! CLICK HERE to view Photos P...
Sep 09, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! This week we cover our time in San Francisco, California! Learn about our run-in with rabies, our trek across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and our stop at a garlic lover’s paradise. We loved this eclectic, hilly city and we bet you will too! Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the journey while you listen! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part II from this leg of the journey while you l...
Sep 02, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! This week we cover our Favorite. Park. Ever. We don’t have enough words to showcase our love, but we tried. Hear all about the Red Bear signs, the size of this national park, what happened to our radio, camping quandaries, and needing Actual Muscles. Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the journey while you listen! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part II from this leg of the journey whil...
Aug 26, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Join Katie and Beanie in the Getaway Car! This week we cover the steamiest national park around, and the most photogenic mountains of all time! Hear about our *wild* Yellowstone Park experience, why you should always trust park rangers, our discovery of the best campground chain ever, and the stunning beauty of Grand Teton mountains. Got wanderlust? Travel with us on our road trip adventures! CLICK HERE to view Photos Part I from this leg of the journey while you listen! CLICK HERE to view Photo...
Aug 19, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
