So I finally graduated and have been contemplating how I will be spending my last free summer. After much thought, I have decided to follow one of my dreams and take a long road trip out West. I have always wanted to see how the other half of the country lives and this seems like the perfect time to make the journey. I will be accompanied by my girlfriend Sara and my puppy Maximus. The plan is to spend about 4-5 weeks traveling through many famous National Parks and cities. Instead/in addition to keeping a personal journal of our adventures, I have also decided to keep this blog for friends and family to track.
As of now we have a fairly loose schedule of dates and places, but we do have some 'must see' stops. We being at the end of May for the Wakarusa music festival. From there we will move on down to New Orleans to get some Cajun food and culture. From there, west on I-10 through Texas and New Mexico. A few stops in Arizona are included, but the main attraction is the Grand Canyon. Then off to Vegas and Southern California. From there we will take the Pacific Coast Highway north to San Fransisco and Portland (hopefully to a Timbers MLS game). Then start back East to Mount Rushmore and the Badlands. Hopefully end with a stop in Illinois before we make it back home.
We have been thinking about this trip and are very excited for it to begin. Anyone with ideas, suggestions, comments, or questions should feel free to contact one of us. I will be updating this blog with more specific information up until we leave and will continue posting pictures/stories from the trip. Wish us luck!
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