The Last Empty Places
The Last Empty Places
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The Last Empty Places
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The podcast focuses on exploring remote American locations, history, and notable figures. Episodes feature discussions on forgotten places, such as hidden landscapes mapped by Peter Stark, alongside historical narratives like George Washington's early military career. The content reveals the significance of place in understanding American identity and endurance.
The Last Empty Places
Road Gang Radio hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome back friend of the show, adventurer and author Peter Stark (The Last Empty Places), to explore America’s overlooked landscapes and forgotten navigation skills.
Topic Highlights:
Do we still need the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) in today’s GPS-driven world?
How did early explorers know where they were without modern technology?
Could you navigate a long-haul trip using an astrolabe?
A look at America’s last empty places—those out-of-the-way stops many truckers pass through but rarely get to appreciate.
Learn more about Peter Stark:
Website: peterstarkauthor.com
Instagram: @peterstark_adventure_historian
Facebook: Peter W. Stark
Twitter/X: @StarkAdventurer
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