Travelistic: OpenRoadTV

Life Outside the Box #1 - David Pescovitz of Boing Boing

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:48:28 GMT

We're very pleased to inaugurate the Life Outside the Box video blog series with a guy we’ve come to like very much, David Pescovitz. David is an editor of Boing Boing, one of the most popular blogs on the internet that bills itself “a directory of wonderful things.” The editors report on internet esoterica, anomalies, and curiosities across an insanely wide range of topics, from innovative technology and contemporary art to culture and weird science. The only filter is “interestingness.” And interestingness is exactly what David shared with Doug at one of his favorite off-line places, the Musee Mecanique on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, home of the legendary Laughing Sal. Have a look.

location: United States of America / California / San Francisco
tagged: musee mechanique, san francisco, fisherman's wharf, david pescovitz, boing boing, openroad.tv
duration: 3 Mins. 34 Sec.

San Francisco 49 Mile Drive - Part 2

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:02:20 GMT

Producer: OpenRoadTV

See where loved ones of many species are laid to rest in a national park, where kites fill the sky, where flies sometimes land on target and where a professional football team was born. For the full travelogue on San Francisco's 49 Mile Drive - Part 2, including useful links, related stories and interactive map, please visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

location: United States of America / California / San Francisco
tagged: san francisco, 49 mile drive, tour, vacation, road trip
duration: 7 Mins. 3 Sec.

San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury Summer of Love

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:30:02 GMT

Producer: OpenRoadTV

This was ground-zero for the “Summer of Love”, a famous and historic San Francisco neighborhood where the sixties and many other decades can be found alive and well along city streets. For the full travelogue on San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury Summer of Love, including useful links, related stories and an interactive map, please visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

location: United States of America / California / San Francisco
tagged: san francisco, haight ashbury, grateful dead, john lennon, jerry garcia, jefferson airplane, summer of love, peace love and rock and roll
duration: 6 Mins. 20 Sec.

Alabama Hills Movie History

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:36:36 GMT

Producer: OpenRoadTV

See some of the most famous rocks in movie-making history. Thanks to hundreds of movies, television shows and commercials, you’ll probably recognize the Alabama Hills even if you’ve never been to California. For the full travelogue about Alabama Hills Movie History, including useful links, related stories and interactive map, please visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

location: United States of America / California / Lone Pine
tagged: alabama hills, roy rogers, john wayne, sierra nevada, lone ranger, hopalong cassidy, gary cooper, debbie reynolds, gunga din, how the west was won
duration: 3 Mins. 42 Sec.

Mendocino's Movie History

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:25:00 GMT

Producer: OpenRoadTV

Home movies of James Dean wowing the crowd, tales of Russians landing and fictitious crimes are all part of the movie-making lore of Mendocino’s celebrated little village. For the full video travelogue, including useful links, related stories, and interactive map, please visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

location: United States of America / California / Mendocino
tagged: mendocing, james dean, angela lansbury, murder she wrote, east of eden, sean penn, julia roberts, betty davis, alan arkin, brian keith, jonathan winters, movie, history
duration: 6 Mins. 44 Sec.

Alcatraz Movie History

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:47:33 GMT

Producer: OpenRoadTV

It may be the most famous prison in the world. See the starring roles Alcatraz has played in seventy years of movie-making, and find out what’s fact and what’s fantasy on the Rock. For the full travelogue on Alcatraz Movie History, including useful links and related video stories, please visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

location: United States of America / California / San Francisco
tagged: alcatraz, al capone, clint eastwood, the enforcer, tyne daly, sean connery, ann sheridan, nicolas cage, burt lancaster, lee marvin, the rock, point blank, san francisco, prison, golden gate national recreation area, birdman of alcatraz, robert stroud
duration: 8 Mins. 22 Sec.

Yosemite's Ahwahnee Hotel

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:37:42 GMT

Producer: OpenRoadTV

Imagine JFK choppering in for a visit, Queen Elizabeth snuggled in for the night and Judy Garland belting out songs and disturbing other paying guests. And don’t forget President Herbert Hoover sneaking in through the service entrance because he was inadequately attired. If nothing else, let the Ahwahnee tell you its stories and then go back to your more modest digs. A little brush with rustic glamour never hurts. For the full travelogue on Yosemite's Ahwahnee Hotel, including related videos, interactive map, and useful links, visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

location: United States of America / California / Yosemite Valley
tagged: yosemite, yosemite park, national park, lodging, hotels, ahwahnee, lodge, camping
duration: 4 Mins. 17 Sec.

Yosemite National Park Introduction

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:05:25 GMT

Producer: OpenRoadTV

Here's a quick look at some of Yosemite's many attributes. It's a short introduction to one of America's most deservedly famous landmarks. For the full travelogue on the introduction to Yosemite National Park, including related videos, interactive map, and useful links, visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

location: United States of America / California / Yosemite Valley
tagged: yosemite, national park, hiking, camping, yosemite park
duration: 2 Mins. 27 Sec.

Yosemite Falls' Smart New Trail

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:07:32 GMT

Producer: OpenRoadTV

The water plunges from granite highlands in a freefall for thousands of feet to the Valley floor. Now we can feel its mist more easily than ever. Not long ago, the trail to the base of Yosemite Falls was inadequate. For people with physical challenges, the trail was a barrier. However, several years, many millions of dollars and a great deal of vision and hard work later, the trail has become an accessible gem worthy of the Falls. For the full travelogue on Yosemite Falls' Smart New Trail, including related videos, interactive map, and useful links, visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

location: United States of America / California / Yosemite Valley
tagged: yosemite, water fall, yosemite falls, yosemite park, national park, hiking
duration: 3 Mins. 17 Sec.

San Francisco 49 Mile Drive - Part 1

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:12:07 GMT

Producer: OpenRoadTV

One of the most intriguing road trips in northern California starts, ends and never leaves the limited confines of San Francisco. It's known as the 49 Mile Scenic Drive and was created in the 1930s to entice tourists into the city. Although its trademark signs can be seen all along its route, few people I know have followed it from beginning to end. I hadn't either until just recently and it was an eye-opening reminder of just how diverse and beautiful San Francisco really is. For the full travelogue on San Francisco's 49 Mile Drive, including related videos, interactive map, and useful links, visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

location: United States of America / California / San Francisco
tagged: san francisco, 49 mile drive, road trip, tour
duration: 6 Mins. 54 Sec.

Yosemite Park Half Dome Trek

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:33:00 GMT

Producer: OpenRoadTV

For some people, it's the hike of a lifetime. It's 5000 feet straight up to an unforgettable view of the legendary Yosemite Valley. For the full travelogue on Yosemite Park's Half Dome Trek, including related videos, interactive map, and useful links, visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

location: United States of America / California / Yosemite Valley
tagged: yosemite, half dome, hike, hiking, mountain climbing, national park, camping, mountaineering, trails
duration: 8 Mins. 26 Sec.