Gary McKechnie

National Geographic author Gary McKechnie has spent decades traveling across the nation to discover the quintessential sights, scenic areas, cultural events, and points of interest that collectively create the American Experience.

He’s traveled on motorcycle, bicycle, RV, horse, foot, planes, trains and automobiles on a long journey to stitch together a crazy quilt of icons, events, fairs and festivals that encompass history, faith, art, nature, sport, leisure, and America’s favorite pastimes.

It’s all in a day’s adventure for this Travelin’ Man.

Gary packs his consumer trade show seminars with fresh perspectives on the American Adventure, offering direction to help his audience get out of the house and on the road. The former stand-up comedian’s perfect timing and love of the USA makes time spent with him a perfect trade show adventure – fun, memorable, and full of surprises!

Seminar Topics

Road Trip! The Driving Force of Discovery

How can travel help us to live better lives? As Gary talks about destinations within geographic regions that YOU select for YOUR audience, he motivates people to plunge into travel as an exciting way to really LIVE their lives.

America, The Unusual

Gary shares with your audience fascinating facts about America and its crazy quilt of icons, places, events and the incredible stories behind them. From the stories of Hawaiian luaus to Groundhog Day, to the secrets of Niagara Falls to Death Valley, he’ll impress your guests with his awareness of the American Story in this fun and fact-filled interactive presentation.

Unraveling Travel? The ABCs for the Successful Road Trip

As Gary highlights America’s unique destinations, he brings into play how the process of traveling with someone can go very right (bonding builders) and also go wrong (bonding barricades). Gary’s tips on traveling right will provide surefire ways to make the best of every travel adventure!