Day 9: Final day! Back home after 5,682 miles
It was a lazy start to the final day’s drive. I only had a little over 300 miles to go … Continue reading Day 9: Final day! Back home after 5,682 miles
Day 8: Driving back through Missouri and Kentucky
After checking out of the ghetto motel, I went directly across the street from it to grab a bite at … Continue reading Day 8: Driving back through Missouri and Kentucky
Day 7: The great drive back, through South Dakota and Iowa
Yesterday was an all driving day, with nothing really scenic about it except for the quickly receding views of the … Continue reading Day 7: The great drive back, through South Dakota and Iowa
Day 6: The Tetons and Wyoming
Yesterday (the subject of this entry) was mostly about roaming off the beaten path, much like the day before in … Continue reading Day 6: The Tetons and Wyoming
Day 5: Through the Rainy Desert, from Peak to Crater
Yesterday’s drive once again showcased all that Mother Nature had to offer both in terms of weather (except for no … Continue reading Day 5: Through the Rainy Desert, from Peak to Crater
Day 4: I-70 west of Denver: The Most Scenic Interstate?
The distance between Denver and Salt Lake City looks deceptively short on a map. But that’s ok, because it is … Continue reading Day 4: I-70 west of Denver: The Most Scenic Interstate?
Day 3: Breathtaking views, hairpin turns, switchbacks and snow
Yesterday was awesome. It was, in short, the entire reason for this trip. First, if you, dear reader (assuming there … Continue reading Day 3: Breathtaking views, hairpin turns, switchbacks and snow
Day 2 drive: Through the Great Plains and a Tornado warning
After waking up refreshed yesterday, I knew I had an epic drive ahead if I actually wanted to make it … Continue reading Day 2 drive: Through the Great Plains and a Tornado warning
Refreshed and ready to take on Day 2
I was really beat last night. After driving almost 12 hours and watching the sun set I just wanted to … Continue reading Refreshed and ready to take on Day 2
Day 1 down. Almost 800 miles driven to Mt. Vernon, IL
It was a long, long day. For the most part it was uneventful. The weather started out rainy and gray, … Continue reading Day 1 down. Almost 800 miles driven to Mt. Vernon, IL
Final preparations and departure
I have never been one to be extremely eager and ready to move in the mornings. I like to wake … Continue reading Final preparations and departure
Winter is Coming
As of right now Denver, Colorado is sitting at 77F with clear sunny skies. But all of that is about to … Continue reading Winter is Coming
Technical specifications
Planning a road trip isn’t really that hard but you do have to put a little more thought into it … Continue reading Technical specifications
Go West (again), young man
Nearly seven years ago, I took a (mostly) solo cross country road trip. It was a blast, and I discovered … Continue reading Go West (again), young man