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On this episode of Our American Stories, long before travelers lined up for brisket sandwiches or bags of Beaver Nuggets, Buc-ee’s began as Arch “Beaver” Aplin’s attempt to rethink what a roadside stop could feel like. He believed that even a quick break on a long drive deserved care, and the first Texas store reflected that instinct. Over the years, the idea grew until people started talking about the largest gas station in the United States as if it were a landmark rather than a convenience store. Eric Benson, who spent time tracing Aplin’s story for Texas Monthly, explains how a small experiment in hospitality reshaped the way drivers experience the open road.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, long before travelers lined up for brisket sandwiches or bags of Beaver Nuggets, Buc-ee&rsquo;s began as Arch &ldquo;Beaver&rdquo; Aplin&rsquo;s attempt to rethink what a roadside stop could feel like. He believed that even a quick break on a long drive deserved care, and the first Texas store reflected that instinct. Over the years, the idea grew until people started talking about the largest gas station in the United States as if it were a landmark rather than a convenience store. Eric Benson, who spent time tracing Aplin&rsquo;s story for Texas Monthly, explains how a small experiment in hospitality reshaped the way drivers experience the open road.
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Buc-ee’s: How a Texas Gas Station Became a National Obsession

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