Previously published on the Des Moines Register May 16, 2019, Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register LeCLAIRE, Ia. — “Why am I here?” That’s Mike Wolfe’s opening salvo at every farm, corn crib, attic and cellar … Continue reading American Picker’ Mike Wolfe wants to save rural America
Since 2012, the crowds of gather at OLIO, — the best-kept secret in St. Louis More than 20 million people traveled the Two Lane back roads of America to St. Louis for the World’s Fair in … Continue reading Dine Inside This 1930’s Standard Oil Filling Station
Dotted along the Two Lane back roads of America are small towns waiting to be explored. When we spend time in these secluded places we learn their history, participate in their traditions, and rub shoulders with their community members — … Continue reading COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK: AMERICA’S HOMETOWN
This hidden Two Lane mountain town of less than 500 celebrates traditional Appalachian music inside their century-old country store every Friday night. Park your car on S. Locust Street and start walking towards the glowing banjo perched … Continue reading Century-Old Country Store Music Venue — Floyd, Virginia
Influenced by his family’s labor in the oilfields of the Texas Panhandle, singer-songwriter Ryan Culwell brings his stories to life. Mike Wolfe just entered the night shift — the one any experienced Two Lane traveler … Continue reading Ryan Culwell — The Soundtrack For Your Night Ride
James and Karla Murray photograph and interview shopkeepers who’ve served their communities for more than century. If you’ve ever traveled to New York City, chances are you’ve purchased something from a street vendor like a … Continue reading Documenting the Historic Mom-and-Pop Shops of New York City
The best part about any road trip is the stuff that happens along the way. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite places that are not just worth the detour — but are unlike anything … Continue reading 5 Unique Backroad Adventures For The Curious Traveler
Flip through the virtual catalog of our favorite places to hang our hat after a day of chasing Two Lanes. From a retreat in the trees to an underground hobbit house you’re sure to create some memories … Continue reading 5 Unusual Places To Spend The Night
