Travel With Hawkeye
Cumulus Podcast Network
Travel With Hawkeye features longtime Dallas morning radio host Mark “Hawkeye” Louis (96.3 KSCS) and his tales from a lifetime of travel and adventure. The podcast features a variety of celebrity guest, noted travel writers and a number of Hawkeye’s...
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Networks:
Cumulus Podcast Network
Description:
Travel With Hawkeye features longtime Dallas morning radio host Mark “Hawkeye” Louis (96.3 KSCS) and his tales from a lifetime of travel and adventure. The podcast features a variety of celebrity guest, noted travel writers and a number of Hawkeye’s travel companions. The topics range from Henry Winkler’s tales of fly fishing in New Zealand to Hawkeye’s stories and adventures. Travel With Hawkeye not only discussion incredible destinations, travel bargains and tips, it also shares the excitement and fun of travel. Find out more about each post on Hawkeye's blog at www.TravelWithHawkeye.net
Language:
English
Episodes
One Man's Mission To Restore Historical Markers
4/20/2026
Episode 302 - Are you "that guy?" The guy that needs to stop and read all the historical markers along the road. So is Chris Woolsey (and me too) Chris has made it his mission to restore Texas's roadside historical markers and in the process has made a plethora of compelling social media post that have drawn thousands of fans.
We do a deep dive into Chris' passion project and find out more about Texas' historical markers.
Find Chris on social media @ChrisRestoresTX
Find my post on the most dangerous historical marker in Texas @HawkeyeOnAir
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Duración:00:19:29
A Texas Treasure Hunt Gone Awry
4/15/2026
Episode 301 - KC Wright had an idea, hide a treasure somewhere in Texas and have treasure seekers buy his book SEEK TEXAS to find clues and the prize. What could go wrong? My morning show colleague Michelle Rodriguez and me talk to KC about the contest and what happened to the prize/.
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Duración:00:07:28
America's Most Amazing Road Trips
3/23/2026
Episode 300 - Many have considered Route 66 from Chicago to LA the quintessential America Road Trip. But Kevin Long the CEO of The Dyrt recently published 6 other American Road trips that might be more worth your time, including retracing the Oregon Trail, The Great Northern Road Trip from Maine to Seattle and the highway known as America's Loneliest Road.
Read More Here
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Duración:00:22:55
Is It Safe To Travel To Mexico
2/27/2026
Episode 299 - After the cartel violence in the Jalisco region of Mexico, is it safe to travel there? We talk with an American working abroad and to travel reporter David Yeskel to pose that question.
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Duración:00:22:14
Episode 298 - David Yeskel The Vegas Guru 2026
1/29/2026
Episode 298 - David Yeskel, aka The Vegas Guru (@TheVegasGuru_ on Twitter / X) joins us to discuss what's new and hot in Las Vegas plus some incredible deals that you'll want to check out.
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Duración:00:24:24
Bonus Episode - Our Conversation with Will Gavin, UK's NFL Broadcaster
1/22/2026
This interview was feature in my and Michelle Rodriguez' Behind the Mike podcast.
We had a chance to talk with viral sensation Will Gavin, the NFL's broadcaster for all games played in Europe. His unique style adds a dimension to the game that takes the broadcast to a new level.
We find out more how he got his start, how big football is now in the UK and would he ever consider being the full time broadcaster for a team in the US.
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Duración:00:11:26
The National Park Pass Controversy
1/19/2026
Episode 297 - How can a simple pass for the National Parks becomes so controversial. A lawsuit has been filed against the Interior Department concerning President Trump's face on the new Residents' Pass. Plus a second lawsuit is being considered about a policy to void the pass if someone puts a sticker over the President's face.
Kieran Suckling of the Center for Biological Diversity discusses the lawsuit and the controversies surround the pass.
Note: A request was made to the Department of the Interior for an interview but they did not reply to our request.
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Duración:00:13:47
Episode 296 Is it Cheaper to go to Disneyland in Toyko than Orlando's Walt Disney World
1/9/2026
Episode 296 - A recent internet meme has stated that it's cheaper to fly to Tokyo and go to Tokyo Disneyland than it is to fly to Orlando and visit Walt Disney World. Can that be actually true? Travel writer Andrew Long has been discussing this for years. The answer . . . is rather nuanced.
Read Andrew Long's post here
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Duración:00:12:22
Ski The East
12/19/2025
Episode 295 - Many skiers are packing up and headed out west to hit the champagne powder of Colorado and Utah. But how many have traveled east to check out the slopes of New England? We found tons of charming ski resorts that dot the east coast states that many people never consider visiting. Our goal; to get you, the outdoor enthusiast to consider a trip to Ski The East. Bryan Rivard from Ski Vermont and Drew Zimber from the Granite Backcountry Alliance join the show to discuss what you've been missing.
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Duración:00:34:10
Episode 294 Explore America for it's Birthday with Erin Gifford
10/9/2025
Episode 294 - Travel writer Erin Gifford is writing the perfect companion for those who want to celebrate the nation's 250 birthday. Where can you get Vanilla Ice Cream from Thomas Jefferson's original recipe? What American landmark has a cat that will greet you? What roadside attraction has over 200 billboards to entice tourist? Erin has all the answers and more in her new book, Explore America, 250 Places to Go in 2025
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Duración:00:17:42
Take a Cruise to Scotland and Wales
9/22/2025
Episode 293 - David Yeskel (the @CruiseGuru on X) recounts his recent voyage to Scotland and Wales via the luxurious Regent line.
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Duración:00:21:41
America's Undiscovered Gems - Our State Parks
9/5/2025
Episode 292 - Americans love their national parks. But with budget cuts and overcrowding, a lot of visitors are opting to visit nearby state parks, which often feature the same natural wonders but with less crowds. New York Times travel writer Ruffin Prevost joins the podcast to discuss his recent disoveries.
Read his work here:
5 State Parks That Feel Like National Parks
7 State Parks That You Really Love, You Told Us So
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Duración:00:17:30
Los Angeles Uncovered
8/9/2025
Episode 291 - Teena Apeles, author of the book 52 Things to Do in Los Angeles joins us to discusses some of the unusual and often overlooked gems of Los Angeles, such as the Italian inspired canals, the LA River Biker Trail and the forgotten caves of an old city park. This podcast is rated F for FUN! Read this book before your next trip to LA
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Duración:00:14:44
Rick Steves Italy for Food Lovers
7/29/2025
Episode 290 - Have you ever traveled to a foreign country and felt like you were eating like a tourist and not a local. Confession, I have. Noted travel host Rick Steves joins us to talk about his latest book, Italy for Food Lovers and gives you the know how to enjoy Italy's restaurant scene like a local.
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Duración:00:10:48
Why so many people travel to the 127 Yard Sale
7/14/2025
Episode 289 - New York Times writer Kendall Waldman recently visited the World's Largest Yard Sale, almost 700 miles long across multiple states. Discover why so many people travel every year to this spectacle. Read the story here
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Duración:00:16:42
Cruising Japanese Style
7/1/2025
Episode 288 - David Yeskel (@CruiseGuru on X) recently wrote about a cruise he took in Japan where most of the passengers were Japanese citizens. The cultural differences made the trip an extraordinary experience and a trip you ay want to consider
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Duración:00:23:15
Take An Extreme Day Trip
6/16/2025
Episode 287 - Travel writer Erin Gifford recently penned a piece for the Wall Street Journal titled "An 8-Hour Vacation? Meet the Travelers Who Love 'Extreme Day Trips.' What is an extreme day trip and how far will some people go to see the world in one day increments? And find out how one traveler Kevin Droniak might be the most extreme day traveler of all.
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Duración:00:15:55
Why people are flocking to Texas for Barbecue Tourism
6/5/2025
Episode 286 - BBQ in Texas has become big business. People travel from all corners of the state, the country and even the globe to experience the best barbecue Texas has to offer. A new documentary, Family Beef captures not only the the Texas Barbecue scene, it also explores the BBQ feuds that have divided entire families. Executive Producer Tom Miller and Writer / Director Eric Henrikson join us to discuss the Texas Barbecue scene and why so many people are flocking to Lockhart, Texas, the Capital of Texas BBQ.
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Duración:00:18:26
Observation Deck Observations
5/23/2025
Episode 285 - I love to see a city from an observation deck. Did you know that New York City has five! I give you my favorites, including a few you would have never imagined and the best time of day to visit an observation deck
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Duración:00:11:37
Let's Take a RUN-cation
5/2/2025
Episode 284 - One of my favorite things to do when visiting a city is to see it on foot. My favorite places to run; Rome around the Coliseum, Philadelphia, up to steps like Rocky and New York's Central Park. Bart Yasso, the Mayor Of Running joins us to talk about great cities and events to run and to discuss his new book 100 Runs of a Lifetime
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Duración:00:14:53