This podcast episode explores the daring cross-country car trips undertaken by pioneers like Horatio Nelson Jackson and Sewell Crocker in the early 1900s, shedding light on the challenges they faced due to poor road conditions, lack of infrastructure, and unreliable maps. It also delves into the camaraderie, enjoyment, and perseverance of these adventurers as they traversed treacherous terrain, relied on horses and blacksmiths for assistance, and left an indelible mark on the history of automotive travel.
