Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Experience America’s quirkiest side! From giant pumpkin regattas to a castle of puns, Wild Travels uncovers the most unusual destinations and characters this week.
Join host Will Clinger as he explores the offbeat and downright strange across the country. This episode of Wild Travels features a whirlwind tour: paddle alongside Pacific giant vegetable growers at Oregon’s West Coast Pumpkin Regatta, where massive pumpkins become racing boats in a hilarious, costume-filled competition. Step into Solomon’s Castle in Florida, where relentless jokester and artist Howard Solomon has crafted a whimsical fortress filled with recycled art and non-stop puns. Meet Brian Kidd, Portland’s iconic Unipiper, who keeps the city weird by combining unicycling, bagpipes, and fire in spectacular street performances.
Relive your childhood at Oklahoma’s Toy and Action Figure Museum, home to thousands of rare and classic action figures, and hear from the creative minds behind them. Then, satisfy your sweet tooth at McAlpin’s Diner in Phoenix, Arizona, famous for its 99 soda flavors and monstrous 10-pound sundae - plus a side of local legends and a dash of ghostly tales.
Whether you’re fascinated by eccentric artists, wild food challenges, or small-town Americana, this episode is packed with unexpected stories and unforgettable personalities. Get ready to discover the wonders waiting just off the beaten path!
#Travel #WildTravels #PumpkinRegatta #SolomonsCastle #Unipiper #ActionFigureMuseum #McAlpinsDiner #RoadsideAttractions
Experience America’s quirkiest side! From giant pumpkin regattas to a castle of puns, Wild Travels uncovers the most unusual destinations and characters this week.
Join host Will Clinger as he explores the offbeat and downright strange across the country. This episode of Wild Travels features a whirlwind tour: paddle alongside Pacific giant vegetable growers at Oregon’s West Coast Pumpkin Regatta, where massive pumpkins become racing boats in a hilarious, costume-filled competition. Step into Solomon’s Castle in Florida, where relentless jokester and artist Howard Solomon has crafted a whimsical fortress filled with recycled art and non-stop puns. Meet Brian Kidd, Portland’s iconic Unipiper, who keeps the city weird by combining unicycling, bagpipes, and fire in spectacular street performances.
Relive your childhood at Oklahoma’s Toy and Action Figure Museum, home to thousands of rare and classic action figures, and hear from the creative minds behind them. Then, satisfy your sweet tooth at McAlpin’s Diner in Phoenix, Arizona, famous for its 99 soda flavors and monstrous 10-pound sundae - plus a side of local legends and a dash of ghostly tales.
Whether you’re fascinated by eccentric artists, wild food challenges, or small-town Americana, this episode is packed with unexpected stories and unforgettable personalities. Get ready to discover the wonders waiting just off the beaten path!
#Travel #WildTravels #PumpkinRegatta #SolomonsCastle #Unipiper #ActionFigureMuseum #McAlpinsDiner #RoadsideAttractions
