If you are a road trip lover like me, you are always looking for suggestions on new places to check out. My husband and I have been on a four-year road trip since retirement but it never grows old. I’ve put together a list of my favorite resources below. In addition to these, I always buy the newest edition of Rand McNally’s Road Atlas.
1. Off the Beaten Path: A Travel Guide to More Than 1000 Scenic and Interesting Places Still Uncrowded and Inviting by the editors of Reader’s DigestThis guide is excellent for finding those little-known places that are so interesting but not overrun with tourists. It’s organized state by state with at least 10 to 15 out of the way place per state. Great for day trips or longer vacations. |
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2. The Most Scenic Drives in America: 120 Spectacular Road Trips by Robert J. DolezalHere you will find a list of the best drives within the various regions of the country. Each drive has a good map, has an informative description of the trip, and suggestions for different sights along the route. |
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3. Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America’s Two-Lane Highways by Jamie JensenAs the subtitle suggests, the best way to see the United States is by getting off the interstate highways. This book focuses on the cross-country roads that horizontally and vertically span the nation. This is the super fun guide that covers the oddball museums, nostalgic diners, out of the way attractions, tons of trivia and even local radio stations. Be sure you are getting the latest edition (fifth, 2009) as some things may no longer be valid. |
Finally, don’t forget to stop at the nice Welcome Centers that you see along various routes and near bigger towns. Most of them offer current state maps. Also, almost every attraction prints up a brochure and has it waiting for you to pick up.
Do you have a favorite travel guide? Recommend it below!
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How I would handle it. FIrst, I would get into therapy; that could go a long way to helping you and your difficulties.
Second (boundaries are necessary in life)..when your kids call for advice, I would FIRST ask them what their thoughts are an
Go for it ! Get out there and do something you love !
Use the internet. Here is a site I found.
http://www.bnbfinder.com/positionsAvailable.php
Most B&B are seasonal and offer housing, so you will get a chance to see if you like it. Wi
What terrific resources these are. Now all I need to do is retire and travel this beautiful country!
Thanks for the information. Hubby & I are always looking for places off the beaten path. I’ll have to order that book!!
Off-The-Beaten-Path is one of my all-time favorite road trip books. Great ideas in those pages.
I just posted on my stretching blog, stretchforhealth.org about car posture and stretches that can be done in a car. Nothing worst than long hours in the car with back and hip problems. Good travels!