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The Great Plan

  • March 12, 2016March 10, 2019

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Apparently visiting all of the 47 national parks within the continental U.S. isn’t an original idea. I assumed that others had attempted this journey before and decided to do some recon to support my suspicions.

  • Isle Box has mapped out the optimal route (although they claim there are 48 – not true)
  • Scott Cochran,
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Renegades and Wanderers

  • March 3, 2016March 10, 2019

I am astounded at the responses I receive when I tell people about my journey.

“Good for you… I’ve always wanted to take a road trip like that.”

“Like a renegade! That’s awesome. I’m so jealous.”

“I’d take a trip like that if I could. It’s the trip of a lifetime – one you’ll always … Read more

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Teardrops Anyone?

  • February 11, 2016March 10, 2019

So there’s this amazing invention called teardrop trailers.  I’ve contemplated sleeping in a tent for months and it definitely isn’t as appealing as this:

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Cute, cozy, and – yes – much safer than nylon.  The fun part? Rainy days will be quite enjoyable as I relax with a cup of Via coffee and a good … Read more

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Secrets and Guides and Maps for the Miles

  • February 6, 2016March 10, 2019

I purchased three books today.  Take a look!

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These will serve as my all-inclusive resources throughout my journey.  Whether it’s using the atlas when I’ve lost cell reception, or finding the best hidden hiking trails at Congagree, I’ll be all set!  It’s time to start scouring the pages of these priceless books and doing my … Read more

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Fun Figures

  • January 21, 2016March 10, 2019

In less than 20 minutes, I ran over 35 different numbers through my head.  Budgets, bank accounts, gasoline, miles, and other glorious concepts related to my (tentative) journey are still fluttering around my brain.  It seems more real somehow, put down on paper.  Looking at expenses make this pipe dream seem somewhat more realistic and … Read more

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Inception

  • January 2, 2016March 10, 2019

It started as the tiniest thought – a kernel of an idea that sat in my mind for more than three weeks.  I’m not even sure how it first began, really.  Was it after I visited Zion, marveling at the majesty and grandeur of the red sandstone bluffs?  Was it during my drive through the … Read more

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