The DOT POD

50 on 50 (Route 50 that is)

The DOT POD

Show Notes

On this episode of the DOT POD we are celebrating our 50th episode! And what better way to mark the occasion than to give you 50 on 50...Route 50, that is.

Anya and Josh and on the road, literally, as they record the episode while cruising down the 31 miles that make up New York State Route 50, going from Scotia to Gansevoort.

Joining them on the drive is Region 1's Valerie Deane who shares some history about the Capital Region route, as well as some highlights and a few hidden gems.

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