Side Roads & Secrets

Krista Looney

Family-friendly podcast exploring little-known bits of science, history, and mystery across North America

Episodes

  1. Oct 2

    Nebraska: Prehistoric Rhinos vs. a Supervolcano

    Rhinos? And volcanic ash? In Nebraska?! Time travel 12 million years into the past as we uncover the unbelievable secrets of an ancient watering hole hidden beneath the Nebraskan plains at Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park. 💡Inspired by U-Haul's Venture Across America Nebraska SuperGraphic 🔍 Learn More: 🚚U-Haul SuperGraphic: https://www.uhaul.com/SuperGraphics/nebraska/ 🦴Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park: https://museum.unl.edu/ashfall/ 🌋Yellowstone Hotspot: https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/map-showing-path-yellowstone-hotspot 🎵Theme music ("Street Cred") and sound effects via Async Audio Library (Licensed under user subscription). ➡️This podcast is not affiliated with U-Haul International. U-Haul and Supergraphics are registered trademarks of U-Haul International, Inc.

    Nebraska: Prehistoric Rhinos vs. a Supervolcano

  2. Sep 4

    Mississippi: The Dancing Birds that Almost Disappeared

    An endangered bird in Mississippi’s Gulf Coast narrowly escaped extinction. What makes this bird ‒ and its habitat ‒ so special? Explore 3 fun facts about a funky flock of birds at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge. 💡Inspired by U-Haul's Venture Across America Mississippi SuperGraphic 🔍 Learn More: 🚚U-Haul SuperGraphic: https://www.uhaul.com/SuperGraphics/mississippi/ 🌲Mississippi Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/mississippi-sandhill-crane ‼️That Funky Birdcall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMQAZEVafXI 🎵Theme music ("Street Cred") and sound effects via Async Audio Library (Licensed under user subscription). ➡️This podcast is not affiliated with U-Haul International. U-Haul and Supergraphics are registered trademarks of U-Haul International, Inc.

    Mississippi: The Dancing Birds that Almost Disappeared

  3. Aug 8

    Arkansas: The Diamond Mine You'd Never Expect

    What are diamonds doing in the middle of Arkansas? And how can you hunt for them…for keeps? Dig into the science and wonder of Crater of Diamonds State Park. 💡Inspired by U-Haul's Venture Across America Arkansas SuperGraphic 🔍 Learn More: 🚚U-Haul SuperGraphic: https://www.uhaul.com/SuperGraphics/arkansas 💎Crater of Diamonds State Park: https://www.arkansas.com/plan-your-trip/plan/trip-ideas-itineraries (select "Crater of Diamonds" in the "Park" dropdown) 💎Gemological Institute of America (GIA): https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2019-how-old-are-diamonds-are-they-forever .🎵Theme music ("Street Cred") and sound effects via Async Audio Library (Licensed under user subscription). ➡️This podcast is not affiliated with U-Haul International. U-Haul and Supergraphics are registered trademarks of U-Haul International, Inc.

    Arkansas: The Diamond Mine You'd Never Expect

  4. Season 1 Trailer

    Start Here: What's the Super Secret behind Side Roads & Secrets? | U-Haul SuperGraphics

    What's the big inspiration that sparked this journey across North America's side roads? It might be more familiar than you'd think.... . 🔎Learn More 🚚U-Haul SuperGraphics: https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/About/About-U-Haul-Supergraphics-45/ . 🎵Theme music ("Street Cred") and sound effects via Async Audio Library (Licensed under user subscription). . ➡️This podcast is not affiliated with U-Haul International. U-Haul and Supergraphics are registered trademarks of U-Haul International, Inc.

    Start Here: What's the Super Secret behind Side Roads & Secrets? | U-Haul SuperGraphics

  5. Aug 8

    Alabama: The Secret Garden on the Little Cahaba

    One-of-a-kind wildflowers were hiding out in central Alabama, undiscovered until just a few decades ago. How did botanists find these flowers and determine their special status? Put on your botanist hat and discover the “Lost World” of the Kathy Stiles Freeland Bibb County Glades Preserve. 💡Inspired by U-Haul's Venture Across America Alabama SuperGraphic 🔍 Learn More: 🚚U-Haul SuperGraphic: https://www.uhaul.com/SuperGraphics/alabama/ . 🌸Botanist Jim Allison's Quest: http://jimbotany.com/lostworld.htm . 🪻How to Collect Plant Specimens: https://fwbg.org/science-conservation/herbarium/plant-collection-and-preservation/ 🎵Theme music ("Street Cred") and sound effects via Async Audio Library (Licensed under user subscription). ➡️This podcast is not affiliated with U-Haul International. U-Haul and Supergraphics are registered trademarks of U-Haul International, Inc.

    Alabama: The Secret Garden on the Little Cahaba

  6. Aug 8

    Georgia: The Little Grand Canyon that Shouldn't Exist

    Breathtaking canyons suddenly appeared on Georgia’s western border less than 200 years ago. Was it nature? Or…humans? Let’s get to the bottom of the mysterious origins of Providence Canyon State Park. 💡Inspired by U-Haul's Venture Across America Georgia SuperGraphic 🔍 Learn More: 🚚U-Haul SuperGraphic: https://www.uhaul.com/SuperGraphics/georgia/ 🌄Providence Canyon State Park: https://gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon ‼️Ford Times article: https://fordheritagevaultmedia.com/api/links/c29a9048c4864d89915b29f4f39330e4/uuid/055c1dcd224a4bcbb1c1879be9ade4ae/access 🎵Theme music ("Street Cred") and sound effects via Async Audio Library (Licensed under user subscription). ➡️This podcast is not affiliated with U-Haul International. U-Haul and Supergraphics are registered trademarks of U-Haul International, Inc.

    Georgia: The Little Grand Canyon that Shouldn't Exist
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Family-friendly podcast exploring little-known bits of science, history, and mystery across North America

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