About the Jefferson Highway Travel Guide 

This project is a dedicated collaboration between the Jefferson Highway Association (JHA) and Big Blend Media to bring the historic "Pines to the Palms" highway back into the public eye as a premier travel route.

The Jefferson Highway: An International Historic Route

The historic Jefferson Highway is an international highway that runs for nearly 2,300 miles from Winnipeg, Canada, through Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana. It includes segments that pass through Arkansas.

This historic route was born from the "Good Roads" Movement and established by the Jefferson Highway Association, which was originally founded in 1915. Now, this iconic vacation route—also known as “The Pines to the Palms Highway”—is experiencing a tourism rebirth that is exciting for travelers and destinations alike!

Learn more about the Jefferson Highway Association including their membership opportunities, regional chapters, conferences, events, and signage program: https://jeffersonhighway.org/

The Jefferson Highway Travel Guide Project

Big Blend Media is the official partner producing and publishing the digital Jefferson Highway Travel Guide. This resource, which will be featured here on JeffersonHighwayTravelGuide.com, is a free online resource designed for national and international travelers, easily accessible on smartphones, computers, or tablets.

Content includes:

  • Articles, Maps, Podcasts, and Videos.

  • Up-to-date event news and history.

  • A comprehensive directory of travel services, attractions, and activities, including lodging and dining, shops, and visitor information/welcome centers.

Big Blend also hosts the popular  Jefferson Highway Podcast. New episodes air frequently, plus, every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT, the show features new episodes with co-host Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association.

A Message from the Jefferson Highway Association

We are proud to present this travel guide with the full endorsement of the JHA:


Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, Greetings:

The Jefferson Highway Association has established a working relationship with Big Blend Radio and their ownership. The Jefferson Highway Association is excited to have Big Blend Radio continue their monthly Jefferson Highway podcast, and also expand to support our members in their online Jefferson Highway Travel Guide and travel the highway to experience and produce consistent coverage of the highway in their magazines, radio shows, photo features, and videos.

Big Blend Radio is considered a valuable partner for our efforts as we work towards a substantial re-birth of the historic Jefferson Highway as a significant tourism route across America. We hope you will join Big Blend Radio and the Jefferson Highway in our efforts and please contact me directly if you have any questions.

Roger Bell, President, Jefferson Highway Association

Tel: 918.869.8107 | info@jeffersonhighway.org | JeffersonHighway.org


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About Big Blend Media: The Evolution of Storytelling

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