Cross Country Winter 2021 Road Trip Begins - Leaving California / Roadside Oddities & Unusual Finds

[@SmokiesPlus]

That's what I'm talking about! I'm buckled in and ready to see roadside America vicariously through you!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Gonna be a fun ride

[@L8-APEX]

Nothing beats some good ol' Americana. I've missed the roadside oddities and tourist traps so much. Thanks for doing this road trip! Videos like these are my absolute favorite. There's no one else I'd rather follow on a cross country trip!

[@ravensnhokies]

Agreed! My work and family life would never allow me to do this type of adventure but I'd love it. Its great being a passenger on the Grand Tour of I10 with the ATW as the captain. And thanks for all the wonderful sidetracks along the way, many long forgotten.

[@MichaelDelaware]

Hobo Joe's used to be a restaurant chain in the late 60's and disappeared in the late 70's. The statues used to have him holding a stick with a bag on the end, and there was also a small dog at his feet. This statue is a throwback for me, as I remember eating at those restaurants when I was a kid in Phoenix.

[@gregorymotta6628]

Love your toad trips Adam, especially when you take the road less traveled, Roadside Americana at its finest. Enjoy your trip East and safe travels 👍

[@hermalindasalais3638]

Wow, I've lived in Phoenix all my life, and I don't recall coming across the yard Art.🤗👍

[@stot2614]

I have owned copies the first 3 of the 4 seasons Airwolf was on tv for many years now (DVD), and I surprised myself that I knew and remembered the actual episode name of "Sweet Britches" (Season 2; Episode 1) just from the scenery before Adam said they were featured in Airwolf. In between watching this video I watched that episode in its entirety. What a good memory jog since I have not watched an episode for a couple years now. Thanks for the jog down memory lane, Adam. :D

[@sandradibiaso7316]

Looks like Palm Springs! ❤

[@jtco2004]

I see Bobs Big Boy at 1723 wedged between the private property sign and the address sign 8009! Safe travels Adam!

[@Jsteng08]

Yes Road Trip .love it. Love seeing the backroads of the country

[@lisas1118]

Road trip 🎉 so looking forward to this series of vlogs Adam. Safe trip as it looks like hideous weather stateside right now ❄️❄️

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

That house with all the quirky decorations was awesome! What a collection.

[@cynthiaabbott1945]

I loved it! Really cool. 😎

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

@@cynthiaabbott1945 Adam finds the coolest places!

[@My5StarLife]

Love the Tim Tracker cactus 🌵. Excited to go along on another road trip with you!

[@chucklakin49]

Hobo Joe's was a chain of coffee shops--each one had a smaller version of the statue you saw. They had great breakfasts and hamburgers, served with a freight train motif.

[@erichauck5747]

In the 70s there was a Hobo Joe's coffee shop a mile away from where I live. The Hobo Joe statue had a small dog at his feet and he was holding a tooth pick with a cigar butt.

[@elizabethmckenna5397]

Having just watched your friend Jacob the Carpetbagger Dixie Highway series, I am really looking forward to your travels. Please be safe and enjoy your discoveries.

[@beckygifford2754]

Hobo Joe in Buckeye was repainted and put back in a place of honor by the Main Street Coalition. He was sculpted by a Disney Sculptor- I am surprised that you missed that fact. The woman who pushed hard to have him restored was Charlene Broadbent. She loved the City off Buckeye and the Mayor fought her on restoring and replacing him in the city because he didn’t want Hobo Joe to be a symbol for the city. She had land donated by the Youngker family. Charlene placed Hobo Joe such as the Mayor can see him from the third floor of City Hall. Sadly my friend Charlene passed in January 2021 from Covid 19. May she Rest In Peace and Humor knowing great people like Adam will have Hobo Joe and Buckeye living on for thousands.

[@TheSWolfe]

I'm sorry u lost yr friend, but I'm glad she saved Hobo Joe & gave her contrarian mayor the ol' what-for. Blessed Be.

[@charlesgray5311]

Adam so excited to see you back on the road again.This is where you do your best work and I'm sure I speak for everyone.Take your time with this trip and relax and enjoy our beautiful America.

[@dennisud]

Glad to see you're on your way! Love how your stopping to show off these lovely places! Oh and Remember to be ready for the fees when transferring the car title and such! Have fun and keep an eye on the weather!

[@denis65]

Be careful if you're coming through Texas in the next few days. It's like an Artic tundra currently!! Have a safe and fun trip!

[@psojourner8517]

Yes! San Antonio is below freezing level and many businesses are closed because of it. Please be careful!

[@earlenem5745]

Absolutely I'm here in Texas to and it is awful

[@SallySue9725]

I know how you feel -2 and counting here in Missouri 🥶

[@BKBOutdoors]

Ready for the 100's again, keep this snow up north

[@earlenem5745]

@@BKBOutdoors yep keep snow up North but I am not ready for no 100 degrees round 72 to 73 just right perfect weather

[@williamwood1776]

"Back to the interstate, Ben Stone...back to the interstate..." Adam...Love your cross country trips. Can't wait to see what adventures you'll have!

[@AJsGuideToAwesomenessAndBeyond]

Thanks Adam, I'm currently heartbroken this Valentine's Day but this video definitely lifted my spirits up.

[@MudFlap62]

YEAHHHHHH! Adams back on the road. Looking forward to the trekking videos homie. Enjoy your travels and be safe.

[@kingslmk]

Hopefully you checked the weather. Your path to the south is showing some severe weather the next few days. Be careful and have a safe journey.

[@hannaha4305]

Obviously he didn't or he would have waited to travel, winter storm warnings for much of the south was on all the news this past week, and travel advisories everywhere.

[@acgillespie]

@@hannaha4305 .It pays to pay Attention

[@lucillegass4715]

This is going to be so much fun, just what I needed! I'm so tired of all these holidays wiping me up! Husband passed ,I'm tired of crying! Thank you Adam the woo for taking me away! Please drive careful! God bless you for being so special!!!!

[@helgabullabong]

The world needs more Hobo Joe statues! He is awesome. Cheers

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

I totally agree! It made me happy to see it in the video. 👍

[@modelstopia4206]

Lovely 😊

[@junejones4093]

Praying for a safe trip for you! So excited for you.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thank you so much

[@jameslopez7594]

Hope you and Big the Foot make it safe!!

[@brendagarner6129]

THANK U FOR THE 500 MILE ROAD TRIP ADAM! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! HAVE A HAPPY Y BLESSED DAY Y NITE!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖💖💖💜💜💜💜💜💜🙃😁🤭✝️📖🙏🕊️🛐🤗👒💐🦋

[@TennesseeMatt]

These are some of my favorite videos. Classic ATW in his pure element. 😎

[@bjornemccomb8262]

Man Airwolf was the best show! Great memories watching with my dad, I had a HUGE crush on Jan-Michael Vincent. This place is amazing! Thanks for showing it Adam 👊🏻

[@donellemiller6680]

Nothing like traveling road trip style with Adam across America. Love the places you find, thanks for taking us along. Be safe and enjoy your trip.

[@newlexness]

Ah yes, the ending of “The Mechanic”, classic. Thank you for sharing your ride!

[@mm123079]

This is so exciting! Safe travels! Feel like a kid on Christmas morning thinking about all of the amazing vlogs that await us! Can't wait to see you back in Florida! 💞

[@Merely]

Same!

[@johnschuler9734]

Need a place to stay in Houston, Texas due to this weather let me know? I got a 4 BR house.

[@rolandbjorn7982]

Instablaster.

[@nellgrill3845]

Don't go. Ice storms, snow ahead. ❄️🥶⛷️⛄🏂 TX. . Stop for some yummy dates in Indio, Ca near palm springs.. ostrich farm. Pichacho peak, AZ I-10

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Cool, back to the road trip vlogs! I really enjoy watching these.

[@JohnSmith-ig4gb]

Safe travels Adam we’ll miss you in Cali... excited to see what great content you come up with on your way back home!

[@kathleeninkansas1770]

I believe that first “muffler man” is actually Paul Bunyan, hence the ax vs a muffler. Born and raised in MN and looks like familiar Bunyan

[@kathleeninkansas1770]

@@Mama32566 Yes! We have family pictures in front of Paul Bunyan and Babe the blue ox from a family trip

[@sarahgreco9282]

I said the same thing to my daughter! We saw a Paul Bunyan and Blue Ox more than 20 years ago when visiting my cousin in Eau Claire, WI. We live in a suburb of Milwaukee.

[@jeffpierce3644]

Yes, Adam got it wrong, Muffler men were repurposed Paul Bunyan statues. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muffler_man

[@jeffpierce3644]

Another interesting tidbit about that stop where there was a demolished lower torso next to a cleared out restaurant. It was a a complex that included a restaurant (Nickerson Farms), a gas station and a trading post. The legs belonged to an Indian statue outside the trading post. The restaurant was known for producing its own honey, so I found it interesting that Adam found a bee in his steering wheel.... www.placesthatwere.com/2015/11/arizona-nuthouse-and-demise-of.html

[@mr.mrs.t.9292]

Happy Valentines Day. Thank you for entertaining us. Have a safe fun trip!

[@scarey5977]

Hello friend, to answer some questions, the flowers were lantana, the drum object is an antenna of sorts. The figure by the Nickerson farms was an Indian standing next to the trading post store/gas station/restaurant that used to be there. It was actually a super cool place that used to sell fresh honey and, had this super rad window you could see the hives, probably why there was a little bee that said hello. There is also a pretty neat little aviation museum near all those planes. Safe travels to you and thanks for showing some weird stuff throughout Arizona on its 109th birthday.

[@xxryan76xx]

Hello Adam I can’t wait to see what this journey brings. Please be safe and have fun. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us and I’m glad you’re heading back to Florida Disney world misses you.

[@trish5556]

Drive carefully. I know you are taking the southern route, but even in Texas they are having wicked winter weather. Thanks for taking us along with you!

[@Rsmin]

Thanks Adam, love these videos the most. Would never get to see these things if not for you. For those of us that can't travel we get to explore with you!

[@brandyrose9997]

California already misses you, Woo. Safe travels. 💗👍

[@travismorgan4554]

Thanks for getting on the road for those of us who can't. Keep up the good work we all need this right now.

[@dispop8977]

Yes!!! Buc-ee’s is waiting for you with a big Texas YEE-HAWWW!

[@lrdj3426]

Also, thank you for your fantastic videos through out the years, love it. Keep up the great work Adam!

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

That sunrise was gorgeous! 💕

[@TheNeverPlayedSymphonies]

To most this would be a monumental adventure .. but to the Woo it’s just another cruise...home 🏠 ♥️

[@scottscaneh]

gorgeous sunrise thanks for sharing your journey I like when you do this

[@ashleyyoung952]

I believe you can buy a ticket at the cafe at the Bone Yard for a guided tour of the planes.

[@joycevansickle3305]

Well it started here...I watched this whole road trip. Wasted my whole day and got nothing done!!! Thank you Mr Woo for the lil mini vacation. It was interesting to say the least. Kinda made me giggle at times with the snow situation, I live up north...so we're still waiting for warmer weather.

[@johnrogers6291]

When I hear you say “Back on the Interstate” it makes me think of Doc Hollywood. Happy to see you on the backroads once more. Be safe.

[@Dixie1219]

Love the road trips! I had to Google Hi Jolly. Learn something new every day. 👍🏻

[@markowen4630]

Thank you for sharing I love stopping along the way of forgotten spots also to see Americana be safe out there Adam.

[@islandprincess8537]

I'm days behind on catching up on vlogs, but I am soooooo stoked to "get started" on this trip!!!! Yyeesssss!!! Just the briskness of this first day has me excited!!! And already, a great start with "no, not the backside of water", LOL. I am so gonna love going on this road trip, except it sux that you're going it alone. That said, Adam, please stay safe, and thanks for bringing us along 😁👍

[@bethkelley5058]

How exciting your back on the road.. Love watching your adventures like this. Disney is great but time for a change. Love learning about what you come across. Thanks Adam, safe travels

[@barrodexteriit.9301]

A new adventure begins, looking forward to the great sights and views. Have a great trip Adam!

[@josephhuffman6765]

Great trip and thanks for the great time. Stay safe and take care God bless

[@rianafedorko4196]

This is very exciting! I always wanted to do this drive, now I can see how it is before I do it!! Love your videos :) Thank you!

[@OGMikeonthemike]

This is what I love. Watching you drive across the world. Stay safe. Eat healthy

[@Richard-oc3vt]

Road trips are awesome because traveling through the different parts of the country is always exciting ❗

[@teairraweiss4195]

Praying for safe travels, Adam! I laughed at the Tim Tracker joke!

[@aural_journies]

All the airplanes you saw were Pinal Air Park. A commercial boneyard and military training facility.

[@daylanLA]

I often forget your past adventures endeavored into abandoned structures. You’re a pro and alert of your surroundings.

[@KindCreature1]

I used to work at a 'Hobo Joe's' coffee shop in Phoenix, Arizona, way back in the late 70's.

[@bacino49]

Love a good road trip! Be safe I am sure you know you are heading into extreme cold and snow.

[@MikeRuh01]

On your way back to Florida? Awesome. Love seeing the places you have gone to and your trip. Let the piping hot beverages flow!

[@kincaide67]

One last comment as the temps here in Texas drop and the snow continues to gather: Really liked this entry. Hope you have a safe journey to Florida. Thanks for the sites. Take care.

[@darylturcott]

Fun to be able to sit here by the fireplace in snowy Michigan and travel across America with you.

[@nh8383]

Looking forward to following this adventure.. A lot of abandoned places off the highway .It’s quite sad in a way

[@claudiarobinson3581]

I just started to watch your road trip videos. Love them. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@willsco76]

22:39 aircraft bone yard. It's so large, it can be seen from space.

[@bellab2889]

Hi Adam, I absolutely love these kind of videos, driving and exploring 👍 Looking forward to your adventures!I enjoy your interesting and sometimes hilarious narration especially when you encounter wildlife which I’m sure is going to happen along the way😊

[@LesterMoore]

Love your road trips Adam. Seeing sights I may never see of our beautiful nation. I'll be riding with you and Bigga-The-Foot. Be safe.

[@joshgates87]

I hope Adam is prepared for the winter storms he’s going to be driving through. Stay safe man. High tail it through Texas.

[@ms.tep_]

I remember we had a Nickerson Farms Restaurant here when I was younger. They had a real Bee Hive behind glass inside that you saw when you went inside before being seated. Ahh memories.

[@lorih2924]

Praying for your safe travel as you head back to Florida. Looking forward to seeing all the sights that are off the highway as you travel along. Big the Foot gets to go along on the road back east to Florida. It’ll be interesting to see what the gas.prices are along the way. Be safe. God bless you

[@grammysgrandadventures]

Love love love the road trip videos and seeing all the cool old places that you travel through. Safe travels for your journey Adam!

[@cynthiaabbott1945]

YAY you're going back to Florida! I love your travels on the way. I can't wait to see what's next. Great video!

[@AmyHarrison125]

Awesome. We went to the Air Museum in Tucson a few years back, is up the road from that ‘boneyard’ of older aircraft. You would love it, so many pieces of aviation history. :). Safe travels! Happy to follow along :)

[@bostonbabe8916]

I love your California Vlogs and Cross Country Tours Great to see America through your lens! The Muffler Man reminded me of a depiction of our famous Paul Bunyan from my home state Minnesota! Thanks for the vids!

[@stuartrn74]

Loved this and looking forward to the next adventure. Stay safe and much love.

[@MissFreyja]

I really enjoy watching your road trips and finds as you go along, thanks for sharing them Adam and safe travels!

[@themichaelvortex4784]

Happy and safe travels, Adam. Thank you for all you do.👍🏼🤘🏼😎

[@edoubledubya]

Drive safe and thank you for sharing your journey!

[@aprilpfaender3437]

Loved the odd facts! Especially about the road lines....who knew?!!😃

[@sand2283]

The very tall statue in Phoenix, at 16:41, looks like Paul Bunyan to me since he’s holding an axe. The axe head is on his right near his elbow. I love your road trips cause you show some very interesting and old places. Have a safe trip. 😊

[@kxrv6629]

Adam - Pick a place to hunker down for a few days. It is stormy and C-O-L-D pretty much across the country right now. We just finished a meandering cross-country trip along the I-10 corridor from the Florida panhandle to Benson. AZ, where we are right now. Travel Safe! There is snow, ice and wind where we passed through in New Mexico and Texas just days ago when it was in the 70s!

[@jenniferb8130]

We’re off. Drive safe Adam. God speed.

[@CINROUSH]

Awesome Valentines day surprise. An Adam the Woo road trip. Better than chocolates ! Thank you Adam

[@michaelelmore5103]

That Paul Bunyan muffler man looks like the signs we had here for Hill Behan Lumber! Ready to follow this cool road trip!👍😃

[@rootbeer1053]

I love coming along on your road trips. We’d like to drive from Alberta to Florida one day. Sooo far but I love all the neat finds along the way.

[@AimlessAdventuresVlog]

Ah yes the cross-country journey! It's not a matter of if, but when, when will rode craziness set in? That yard with the 👍 had a massive amount of fantastic in it! I think that Muffler Man missing the torso was actually one of the old Indian chiefs with his hand extended. I believe there's still one around Cherokee North Carolina. Enjoy the open road my friend.

[@lunalynn70]

Miss Tim Trackers mustache but loved the vintage Tim Tracker reference. Lol. Didnt realize how much I've missed the road trip vlogs.

[@candacejackson5044]

Safe travels with winter weather in the Midwest. Looking forward to another round of road trip vlogs.

[@chuckschaefer9477]

Adam, welcome to Arizona! I too was on I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson yesterday, Feb. 13th. Just think, I was traveling the same road as The Daily Woo! Hope you enjoyed your stay!

[@joanne_luvsdisney534]

I love when you are traveling! These are my favorite vlogs!

[@DisAmy33]

What a rockin vid to wake up to in Valentine’s! Pink Dino ftw! 🦕💕 And don’t worry, it’s toasty here in FL! 🔥 Tell ‘em the Epocot large barge sent ya! Safe Woo travels!!!

[@tiffanyyoung927]

Safe travels. Thanks for bringing us along. I love road trips.

[@2000calleen]

Good luck on your long drive! My husband has made that drive a few times helping our daughters move back and forth from Utah to Florida. They have been able to see a lot along the way though😊

[@ushillbillies]

The kick drum thinginy I do believe is a communication receiver for analog signals as in old school cell phones .. always enjoy your adventures. funny thing is we're 3000 miles north of and its nice here 5c today or 41 f and sunny..

[@christinewall9013]

I am new to the channel but I have been watching your older cross country trips and enjoyed them. Looking forward to this trip. Be safe!

[@AH-rl9ev]

Adam's travel vids are always Great!