2022-01-25 23:55
Discoveries from 1962 in the fields of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology, Physics Read More
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ROADTRIP-'62 – Where we're always on the road and it's always 1962!
2021-12-28 20:28
History all across US-36, from Ohio to Colorado! Read More
2021-11-30 16:18
Some games to play on your next roadtrip, or at home! Read More
2021-11-09 15:55
Plenty of fun outdoor activities along US-33 from Michigan to Virginia Read More
2021-10-19 16:01
It’s autumn, and time to go back to elementary school. Let’s see what it was like in 1962! Read More
2021-09-28 13:38
US-34 stretches from the culture of a big city to the wild of the mountains Read More
2021-09-07 18:00
Toys again; we’re playing with dolls today! Read More
2021-06-24 01:00
Plenty of fun outdoor activities along US-33 from Michigan to Virginia Read More
2021-04-27 19:37
A visit to the children’s section of a library in 1962 Read More
2021-02-02 19:47
Relive the NBA Finals of 1962 between the Celtics and Lakers Read More
2021-01-13 03:00
A look at US-30 and The Lincoln Highway and what those two routes have in common, from sea to sea Read More
2020-12-22 23:10
Today we have a guest author to discuss camping the old way Read More
2020-11-17 18:10
News headlines around the United States for November 17, 1962 Read More
2020-10-21 17:20
Join us for history, scenery, and fun from coast to coast and across the mountains Read More
2020-09-01 16:42
We had a lot more virus diseases to worry about in 1962 than COVID! Read More
2020-08-26 15:10
The Scenery Is Everything on this Road Trip Read More
2020-07-07 14:55
This week we explore the magazines of 1962! Read More
2020-05-19 15:15
We’re celebrating the fun and history of US-27 on National Road Trip Day Read More
2020-04-21 20:50
Eating was actually much more local back in 1962. Let’s eat! Read More
2020-03-24 21:58
Roadtrip Highlights Along US-26 Read More
2020-03-24 00:00
Fun sights for a road trip along highway US-31 Read More
2020-02-03 14:12
5 Weather Stories from 1962 Read More
2020-01-13 21:30
Roadtrip Highlights Along US-25 Read More
2019-12-10 23:30
Football Highlights of 1962 Read More
2019-10-29 20:16
20 Best Things to Do on a Colorado Roadtrip in 1962 Read More
2019-10-08 20:15
Here’s how kids had fun on Halloween in 1962! Read More
2019-09-24 20:30
Roadtrip Fun from the Great Lakes to the Rocky Mountains Read More
2019-09-10 15:20
A fun but deep look at the 1962 Chevy Impala Read More
2019-08-13 20:00
Enjoy some postcards from a 1962 roadtrip down US-22 Read More
2019-07-24 00:01
Today I explore a book I bought, about the movie "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm" Read More
2019-06-18 17:45
Join us for a short look at history and fun on highway US-21 Read More
2019-05-28 15:17
Hunting around the country for the architecture of I. M. Pei that has a 1962 connection Read More
2019-05-09 21:12
I've been improving the site for you! Read More
2019-01-08 20:40
A stop in every state along the 2nd longest highway, US-20 Read More
2018-12-11 23:35
The toys, music, advertising, and more for Christmas 1962! Read More
2018-11-27 19:20
How did we generate electricity in 1962, and what’s changed? Read More
2018-11-13 16:35
Art, mountains, white water rafting, and mermaids along US-19 Read More
2018-10-30 22:25
What was new in ’62? Lots of food and electronics! Read More
2018-10-16 15:35
Where are the beers of 1962? In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, of course! Read More
2018-10-02 14:50
A ride down the Atlantic coast on the Coastal Highway, US-17, even though it’s seldom on the coast Read More
2018-09-18 15:00
Let’s visit the 1962 Seattle World's Fair – Century 21 Exposition! Read More
2018-09-04 19:05
News headlines from around the world with President Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, Charles DeGaulle, and more Read More
2018-08-21 13:05
Today I explore what’s missing from US-16, as it’s about 1200 miles shorter than in 1962 Read More
2018-08-07 18:05
Retro, vintage, mid-century, and nostalgic blogs that I read, recommended for you Read More
2018-06-26 17:30
A quick road trip from New York to South Carolina, through 1962 Read More
2018-06-13 03:00
What was happening in your town in 1962? Read More
2018-05-30 13:20
A trip across the prairie, through badlands, and down a canyon on US-14 Read More
2018-05-02 00:37
A look at what mid-century modern kitchen design looked like in 1962 Read More
2018-04-18 11:12
Music’s Top 40 of 1962 and More! Read More
2018-04-03 20:32
This week’s roadtrip shows some highlights of US-13 Read More
2018-03-22 01:30
Playing mini golf from coast to coast and from 1916 to 1962 Read More
2018-02-27 19:25
Take a look at headlines from today and see how they compare to the same topics back in 1962 Read More
2018-02-13 21:00
Unlike many highways, US-12 was shorter in 1962; let's see what was on it Read More
2018-01-30 16:00
Chemistry, kids’ chemistry sets, the elements, and more discoveries from 1962 Read More
2017-12-26 21:37
It’s the end of a year, let’s see where Roadtrip-'62 traveled to this past year Read More
2017-12-20 00:15
Today we drive around in a circle in eastern Tennessee! Read More
2017-12-05 18:15
Today we post a roundup of some world news articles from 1962, and see how some issues are still not resolved Read More
2017-10-31 20:15
Beer, boats, and…Sputnik? A visit to Manitowoc, Wisconsin Read More
2017-10-06 23:55
A look at 1962 conflicts in South Asia near India, some of which are still ongoing Read More
2017-09-29 20:34
Toys, guns, toy guns! What were you shooting in 1962? Read More
2017-09-20 23:15
We travel route US-8 through three Northwoods states looking for fun and food Read More
2017-09-13 22:00
The end of the summer means the end of summer reruns on television Read More
2017-09-05 20:00
Time to see what’s happening in Major League Baseball in 1962. Play ball! Read More
2017-08-08 16:00
A trio of New England roadtrips from the Canadian border to the Atlantic Ocean Read More
2017-08-01 17:35
5 National News Headlines from 1962 Read More
2017-07-25 17:35
It’s Made in America Week: what was made along US-4 in 1962? Read More
2017-07-19 15:35
A look at some cars you probably never heard of Read More
2017-07-12 00:12
A short trip through mountains and past waterfalls in New Hampshire Read More
2017-06-27 15:12
The Fourth of July is coming! What fireworks could we have seen then? Read More
2017-06-13 17:40
Hunting 1962 news from South Carolina in a quick trip up US-176 Read More
2017-06-06 16:40
A look at the Boy Scouts through their magazine, Boy’s Life Read More
2017-05-30 19:38
Wandering around Boston, Massachusetts to see tourist sites we could have in 1962 Read More
2017-05-23 20:01
This week, we look at news from around the world in 1962 Read More
2017-05-16 18:32
The remainder of our quick look at National Parks and Recreation Along US-2 Read More
2017-05-09 20:08
Today, a quick look at National Parks and Recreation Along US-2 Read More
2017-05-02 20:08
Today, we take a look at bowling in our favorite year Read More
2017-04-25 16:25
A short day spent on some Revolutionary War historic sites in Delaware and New Jersey Read More
2017-04-18 19:25
Some thoughts on furniture design in 1962 Read More
2017-04-12 19:25
Part of today’s trip will be by cruise instead of by highway! Read More
2017-04-04 17:55
Today we look at how some well-known brands have changed their trademarks since 1962 Read More
2017-03-21 15:20
Here’s a look at the state of The Nation’s Innkeeper, Holiday Inns in 1962 Read More
2017-03-13 23:35
Some highlights of medical progress in 1962 Read More
2017-03-07 16:02
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by visiting parades we could have seen in 1962 Read More
2017-02-28 23:41
An update of my Ed-U-Cards article with new games Read More
2017-02-23 00:10
Join us for a complete roadtrip on one page, down US-223 in Michigan and Ohio Read More
2017-02-09 16:32
Here’s an epilogue on our US-6 roadtrip, and thoughts on where we go next Read More
2017-01-16 19:25
End of the US-6 trip! We'll see the sights of Los Angeles and stop near the Pacific Ocean Read More
2016-11-01 00:57
We arrive in the northern suburbs of Los Angeles, where freeways are older than 1962 Read More
2016-09-13 20:54
Today, we make the longest drive of the trip, through the Great Basin Desert Read More
2016-07-18 23:16
We pass a bunch of Utah ghost towns today, hit the desert, and go underground Read More
2016-05-09 21:30
Today we drive through canyons, into the desert...and ghost towns Read More
2016-01-26 00:15
UPDATED Readers' comments and photos! And the first of our NEW LOOK pages Read More
2015-12-21 18:55
We head over the mountains and through the canyons of Colorado today Read More
2015-10-13 00:17
A look at the 1962 new TV shows, autumn color roadtrips, and more for October 12, 1962 Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A look at all sorts of things you could buy in 1962...and still can today. UPDATED! Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
For Day 18 of the US-6 trip, we visit another new state, Illinois, as we skirt the edge of the Chicago metropolitan area Read More
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