Challenge: National Parks & Presidents
Would you be up for the Challenge: National Parks & Presidents? The trip initially goes down the center of the US to Arkansas. Then, it makes a right turn through…
This one is right side up - I'm sure!
Mammoth Cave National Park Quirky Sights
What becomes more fascinating than a large cave? Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky provides a series of fantastic tours. But, there are also some quirky sights within the cave.…
Indiana Dunes National Park
Why Visit Indiana Dunes National Park and the Lakeshore?
I "drove by" Indiana Dunes National Park on my trip through the Eastern 26. I'll give you a rundown of my thoughts about the park below. Overall, I personally rank…
Another view of the paint ball
Midwest Awesome Quirky Attractions
Want to see seven midwest awesome quirky attractions? Of course, there are more, but these are the ones I visited. Follow along as I tour through the "Eastern 26" states.…
Badlands, on the other side
Badlands National Park Wandering About
On all sides, the land looks like a typical South Dakota prairie as you approach. Then, suddenly, you see the badlands! Cliffs, peaks, valleys, desert-looking, etc. It's really an amazing…
Sand Dunes National Park and the Rockies
Great Sand Dunes National Park Colorado
Sand. Sand everywhere. Certainly, seeing the Great Sand Dunes National Park Colorado is an unexpected appearance of sand! Of course, the entire Rocky Mountains contain more unusual attractions and views…
Greatest National Parks Ever – Trek the wonderful!
Just like an American to say "We have the Greatest National Parks Ever"! Of course, citizens of other countries will say the same. I'm sure there are great national parks…
Hidden Lake
Glacier National Park East
The "real" Glacier Park! The Driveby Tourist drove to Glacier National Park East! Since Going to the Sun road was closed in the center section, we took US Highway 2…
West Glacier National Park
Going to the Sun road was closed! Actually only the middle section was closed. I'm just trying to get your attention! We had to spend the first day on the…
International Day Great River Road – Day 5
Starting the day in Canada! International Day Great River Road. Started the day in Canada. Had dinner overlooking Rainy Lake last night and today have a day of sightseeing and…
Route 66 and return – Final wrap up – Random thoughts and ramblings
Believe I’ve been going on too long about this trip. This will be my final post on that trip. (Hold your applause, please!) I may be able to provide a…
Route 66 Wrap up – Part 2
Route 66 has a bit of everything. From the serious to the funny to the “kitschy”. Time to look at the serious side of things. In Jerome MO, there is…
Route 66 Wrap up – Part 1
Really, the purpose of my trip was to complete Route 66 from Chicago to LA. I also drove back home with the rental car and saw more of the country.…
Day 4 – Long Road Home – Las Vegas NV to Page AZ
Mostly a travel day today. Have some pictures to post but internet connection is painfully slow again. The phone connection is so slow that it took over 3 hours to…
Day 3 – Long Ride Home – Death Valley CA to Las Vegas NV
Great sights today! Death Valley is beautiful. I could come back here again. I talked with a guy from Virginia who had come up for the day two days ago…
Day 2 – Long Road Home – Joshua Tree CA to Death Valley CA
Finished a quick tour of Joshua Tree National Park. Great views. Want to post more pictures but this will need to be enough for now. Lots of big rocks in…