Bottle Tree Ranch: Artist's Legacy, Son's Burden
Related Episodes
Ashfall Fossil Beds: Prehistoric Catastrophe Preserves Ancient Ecosystems
Prehistoric rhinos congregated in herds, a behavior contrasting with modern solitary species, revealed by a catastrophic ashfall event that perfectly preserved ancient ecosystems.
View Episode Notes →
Hands Tell Stories: Bronze Casts of Notable Lives
Hands reveal character, offering profound insights into a person's life and accomplishments, as captured by a surgeon's unique collection of bronze hand casts.
View Episode Notes →
Wood Island Lighthouse: Maritime History, Human Drama, and Community Preservation
Discover how isolated incidents, animal fame, and supernatural lore weave a compelling narrative of maritime resilience and community preservation at Wood Island Lighthouse.
View Episode Notes →
Frozen Grandpa Becomes Colorado's Unexpected Tourist Attraction
A grandfather's frozen body becomes a town's festival centerpiece, a caretaker's demanding duty, and a hotel's haunted attraction, blending cryonics, community, and the enduring allure of the peculiar.
View Episode Notes →
Category Creation: Educate, Own, and Scale Smartly
## Episode Synopsis This episode of "How I Built This" features founder Tariq Farid of Edible Arrangements, who returns to the show to offer...
View Episode Notes →
Writing's Joy: Precision, Memory, and Second Naivete
## Episode Synopsis This episode marks the final installment of The Longform Podcast, featuring an in-depth conversation with acclaimed writer...
View Episode Notes →Resources
Resources & Recommendations
Organizations & Institutions
- Atlas Obscura - The podcast itself is a co-production of Atlas Obscura and Stitcher Studios, indicating its connection to the Atlas Obscura organization which focuses on unique and unusual places.
Websites & Online Resources
- CosmopolitanLasVegas.com - The official website for the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a luxury resort destination mentioned as a sponsor.
- Apple.co/getdailycash - A special referral offer link for applying for an Apple Card to earn bonus daily cash.
- Menards.com - The website for Menards, where listeners can find details about their 11% rebate offer.
Other Resources
- Bottle Tree Ranch - A major tourist attraction on Route 66 in California, built by Elmer Long and now maintained by his son Elliot Long and Brian. It features bottle trees made of steel trunks with glass bottles.
- Route 66 - The historic highway where the Bottle Tree Ranch is located, described as a fast, dusty stretch of road.