the big fat world

So, this post concludes all adventures from the road. In a little under 3 weeks, I saw almost half of the lower 48 continental states. I was asked by several friends what part did I like best. My answer: The US is like Christmas morning as a kid. Seeing the tree with all the wrapped [...]

Southern South Dakota along Interstate 90 starts at Rapid City in the West and extends 350 miles to Sioux City in the East. Once you leave the Black Hills and attractions of the West (Rushmore, Deadwood), the excitment meter drops offs considerably, (save for the fabulous Corn Palace in Mitchell ) Here is a photographic [...]

Mount Rushmore is located in the SW corner of South Dakota, outside Rapid City. Interestingly enough, it is also a hop,skip, and jump from Deadwood of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane fame (and I am shooting myself for not going). A common question always asked is how were the presidents chosen to be on [...]

Yellowstone National Park is located in the upper, West corner of Wyoming. It contains some amazing scenery, geysers erupting from the group, buffaloes roaming the plains and steamy, hot springs permeating into the frigid air. But if asked if I would return, I would probably say NO. No offense to this wonderful preserved national park, [...]

I have expanded this category to include really anything that gave me a chuckle while on my 3 week USA roadtrip. How you enjoy them!

I just love the US NW and love the cities of Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver. Portland is small and soulful town, Seattle is vibrant and enormous, and Vancouver is a little bit of both at much higher prices. Some sites of interest: Portland’s Powell Books~ hands down the best book store I have been. Portland [...]