No home, no destination.
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I can't think of anything that would be of any interest to anyone going through Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri or Kansas on your way to Colorado. You could always detour down to New Orleans or hit up Austin but they're both big ass detours.
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I was thinking about doing exactly that. I like your style Pat.
Found some nice twisties on hwy 221 heading west out of Blowing Rock, NC.
Currently I'm stuck in a tourist trap called Maggie Valley in the Smokey Mountains, and it's rainning pretty hard. Looks like this will probably be my first hotels stay of the trip. I need a shower...
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I was going to recommend hitting up Lynchburg, TN and visiting the Jack Daniels distillery then heading back into Kentucky and visiting Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, Bulleit, Makers Mark and Jim Beam bourbon distilleries but that's not really "on the way" to Colorado and heading back into Kentucky is definitely back tracking... and I didn't want to look like an alcoholic.
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I was going to recommend hitting up Lynchburg, TN and visiting the Jack Daniels distillery then heading back into Kentucky and visiting Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, Bulleit, Makers Mark and Jim Beam bourbon distilleries but that's not really "on the way" to Colorado and heading back into Kentucky is definitely back tracking... and I didn't want to look like an alcoholic.
A trip about finding yourself.....and finding booze!!
Drove from Chicago to Colorado as a kid. Pretty boring ride.
The worlds largest truck stop is on 80 just into Iowa from Illinois.
Missouri is pretty scenic. Drove thru on my way to Az a couple years ago.
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I ate at that "Iowa 80" truck stop a year ago. I cant help but think that all the truck drivers get so excited to stop there. Giving credit where credit is due: its probably the coolest place in Iowa
Dubuque isn't a bad town. There's a great burger place there called Lot One that has bison burgers and a decent beer selection right downtown. Other than that, Iowas sucks.
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Davenport has a cool skatepark but the rest of Iowa is pretty awful.
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News flash! The southern United Stated is hot in the summertime.
Spent a night in Alabama (hot), New Orleans (hot), Texas (hot). Sunburt on the left side, dehydrated, and bored with the scenery and roads, I passed into New Mexico (hot) and found a campsite. As soon as the sun started to go down a strong wind came through and the temperature dropped about 20 degrees. It was amazing. I sat up and watched a huge thunderstorm way off on the horizon, and then stared at the stars for a while. I'd say it was the best night of camping of the whole trip.
After that I headed up to Denver. I hit a couple mountain passes on the way, and the scenery was nice, but I didn't find anything I liked as much as back east.
Just hangin out for now. Haven't decided whether I'm going to stay here, go back to Wisconsin, or try my luck farther west...
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It's been great. I think once I'm working again, I'll build a turbo engine for it. The engine that's in there now does the job, but I'd like to build one the right way. There are some other minor issues that need attention, but overall I have no complaints. It's served me well so far. Fun to drive as always.
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Just hangin out for now. Haven't decided whether I'm going to stay here, go back to Wisconsin, or try my luck farther west...
You HAVE TO go through Arizona and Utah. I've been to most parts of the country and that is my favorite place in terms of beautiful, unique, and spectacular landscapes. We drove from Phoenix to Salt Lake City, and stopped various places along the way, so fucking awesome. Couldn't imagine how much more fun it would have been in the bimmer.
If I had to name one place you can't miss its Antelope Canyon in Page, AZ. Go at noon for the best experience.
Page also has Horseshoe Bend, Glen Canyon Dam, and Lake Powell.
Grand Canyon obviously.
Bryce Canyon and Arches in UT.
sorry I'll shut up.
Dan
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If you are in the Phoenix area, you must check out Tortilla Flat!!
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A few years ago I drove out to Mesa Az in my E39 to see some family.
On the way home I took this route.
If you open it in your map app/google maps/etc it does not look as straight as you see here.
Some of THE most beautiful roads I'd ever driven!!!
Switchbacks, canyons, scenic vistas, barely any traffic. I sound like a travel agent!!!
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Straight6dan knows whats up listen to him! (And if you pass through UT I can be your tour guide or potentially help you out with some connections if you find yourself in a jam).
Chris is correct about Yellowstone but im going to disagree with him on mesa/phoenix. Very nice freeway to drive on but not much to do besides melt in the summer. In the winter its awesome for the fact that your testicular region isnt frozen to your inner thigh and you can pick oranges n stuff, its relative beauty is low on the totem pole for southwestern standards
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Back on the road! Ate some good food in Denver and drank lots of good beer, but it's time to get going again. Had an interview over the phone for a lab technician job at ETC in Middleton Friday morning, and the took off. Did Pikes Peak, which I was super stoaked about, and it didn't dissapoint. Some people don't seem to realize they're on a racetrack though. They drive like it's some tourist destination or something.
Also did Skyline Drive in Canon City which was pretty cool. It's a one lane road that runs over a long narrow crest, so it drops off on both sides. Even though I can't really afford it, I've decided to head west to see some redwoods and drive highway 1. Should be fun.
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