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Driving the North Rim of the Black Canyon is a breathtaking, less-traveled Colorado experience. Ride with us from Denver through South Park and over the Continental Divide to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument. Part of Vehix's Blacktop Chronicles series exploring how car travel shapes the American experience. Filmmaker: Jesse Placky

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Topanga Canyon Loop is a hidden gem of a drive that begins near Santa Monica, California, twisting its way from Highway 1 into the mountains and back again. Part of Vehix's Blacktop Chronicles series exploring how car travel shapes the American experience. Filmmaker: Jason Boritz

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Highway 1, an iconic stretch of road along the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean, takes us to dizzying heights and around hairpin turns for some of the most spectacular views in the country. Part of Vehix's Blacktop Chronicles series exploring how car travel shapes the American experience. Filmmaker: Ben Youngerman

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Enjoy the northernmost miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia as we talk with local residents and visitors who share a passion for the area's pristine beauty. Part of Vehix's Blacktop Chronicles series exploring how car travel shapes the American experience. Filmmaker: Andrew Mudge

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Surely no location appears in more movies than Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California. Renowned cinematographer and car enthusiast, John Hora, shares classic movie moments. Part of Vehix's Blacktop Chronicles series exploring how car travel shapes the American experience. Filmmaker: Iris Green.

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Explore the beauty and ancient history of the Natchez Trace Parkway from Nashville Tennessee to the banks of the Mississippi River in Natchez, Mississippi. Part of Vehix's Blacktop Chronicles series exploring how car travel shapes the American experience. Filmmakers: Steve and Sheri Wiggins

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Ride along with precision driver Kira Gurnee from Hollywood to Cholame, California in this tribute to James Dean and the Porsche Spyder he loved. Part of Vehix's Blacktop Chronicles series exploring how car travel shapes the American experience. Filmmaker: Jack Foster

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The Varsity in Atlanta is legendary for its chili dogs, homemade onion rings, and frosted orange shakes. "What'll ya have?" An armchair guide from Vehix's Progressive Dinner Drives series on regional foods and local establishments. Filmmakers: James and Leslie Hedrick.

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Drive along the Texas coast to reach Heber Jones' restaurant in Port Aransas, Texas for Sauteed Red Snapper with a Brown Butter Sage Sauce. An armchair guide from Vehix's Progressive Dinner Drives series on regional food and local establishments. Filmmaker Pablo Schmitt

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Abuelita's, on beautiful Topanga Canyon Road near Santa Monica, California, serves fiery Carne Asada with all the fixings. An armchair guide from Vehix's Progressive Dinner Drives series on regional food and local establishments. Filmmaker Steve Yager.

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