Dan wrote:
> Regarding wonderful places:
> Consider veering off your path a little and going into North Dakota to
> see Theodore Roosevelt National Park (the North Unit is more
> interesting in my opinion).
And less crowded.
...
Try a B&B now and then if you can afford them. Some provide a very good
breakfast and better rooms than a motel.
Reservations are advised, even if you call one or two days in advance to
avoid any no-vacancy hassles (been there).
Your own pillows are a must, especially if you are bothered by feather
pillows. They can also be used to nap in the passenger seat.
> 3) Plan to get off the road to see stuff about every 2 hours or so -
> try to avoid driving more than 3 hours straight.
Try to limit your daily driving to under 200 m. 100 if possible.
> 4) Take advantage of meal times and stretch them out a little sometimes
A big lunch at a restaurant is about half the price of eating supper at
one. Also, a room with a micro wave can heat a quick meal.
> 5) Try not to drive past 10pm or leave before 5am on any given day
I prefer to get there before dark when you are not familiar with the area.
CD's and or tapes are worth it as there are few radio stations in some
areas.
Try to spend more than a day in one spot where you can get out and do
things other that driving for a whole day now and then such as hiking or
canoeing.
Avoid drinking tea during the day if you don't like using roadside out
houses.
And #1 - make sure your car AC is working.
If you are driving round trip, plan some stops for the way home to break
up the driving.
Last year, we did a three week road trip, 1.5 days to St. Louis, then
short hopes along the Missouri to the Montana Border. Then is was a
three day (600 m. per day) marathon to get home - never again. This year
I'm flying out and back.
JAB
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