Discover the seafaring grit that shaped a nation at the Maine Maritime Museum, where 250
years of American shipbuilding history comes alive on the banks of the Kennebec River.
More than just a place to refuel, America's largest truck stop is a massive, self-contained
highway metropolis that single-handedly powers the nation's supply chain while serving as a
cultural sanctuary for the drivers moving our world.
In this special mid-tour episode of Own the Road, Kelli and Bob Phillips map out the incredible
six-month journey ahead as they continue their mission to explore 250 years of American
history, culture, and jaw-dropping landscapes across all 50 states. From the cutting edge of the
space age to the opulence of the Gilded Age, the second half of this itinerary is diving deep into
the heartbeat of America.
Hidden within the ridges of East Tennessee, Oak Ridge—the "Secret City"—stands as a
monumental site of American ingenuity and ethical weight, where a city was built overnight to
change the course of history and usher the world into the Atomic Age.
