Category Archives: Maps

Maps of where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Getting Familiar With Alaska

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Neil

Alaska is a land of extremes. Just the size and the variety contained within it is hard to comprehend. Here is an assortment of facts to put into perspective the enormity of our northern outpost. Click for full-size view.

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Upcoming Travel: Alaska

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Neil

With only five weeks before our departure, it is now time to turn our attention fully to Alaska. (Who am I kidding, our attention has been on Alaska for months.) We began serious researching last fall and locked in … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Maps, Upcoming Travel | Tagged Alaska Marine Highway, Alaska Road Trip, Anchorage, Copper Center, Denali National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, Willow Lake B&B, Wrangell St. Elias National Park | Leave a comment

Mid-Atlantic Trip Statistics

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Neil

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Posted in Maps | Tagged Chicago to Washington Road Trip, Mazda 3 Road Trip | 1 Comment

Watch This: The Civil War – Ken Burns

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Neil

We like to brush up on a little local history before traveling somewhere. In preparation for heading to DC/Virginia next weekend, we’ve been watching the 1990 Ken Burns documentary “The Civil War.” When it originally aired it was seen by … Continue reading →

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Best things we ate and drank on the road in 2013

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Neil

It’s no secret that we take our eating and drinking seriously, especially when traveling. In 2013 we traveled over 7,000 miles and visited 17 states. We have an unwritten road trip rule that we will not eat at any chain restaurants. … Continue reading →

Posted in Maps, Travel Tips | Tagged Best Drinks 2013, Best Food 2013, Best of 2013 Travel, road trip food, Travel food | Leave a comment

Marathon Weekend in Chicago

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Neil

One of the most popular marathons in the world takes place this weekend right here in our own back yard. Along with Boston, New York, London, Berlin, and Tokyo, the Chicago Marathon is one of the six World Marathon Majors. Competitors love it for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Maps, News | Tagged Autumn Chicago Events, Chicago Marathon | 1 Comment

Seattle to Chicago: TMI

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Neil

Posted in Destinations, Maps | Tagged National Park road trip, Road trip timeline, Seattle to Chicago mileage, Seattle to chicago road trip | 4 Comments

Seattle to Chicago: Final Route Map

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Neil

We’ve spent the past couple weeks coming down from our vacation high and getting back into reality, but in the meantime, here is the official route map. The total driving distance ended up at 3,624.4 miles, with an average speed … Continue reading →

Posted in Maps | Tagged Seattle to chicago road trip | 1 Comment

Southwest Loop Highlights

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Neil

Posted in Destinations, Maps | Tagged Chicago to Dallas road trip, Hot Springs road trip, Road Trip Infographics, Road trip timeline | Leave a comment

Reading Material: How The States Got Their Shapes

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Neil

Ever wonder why Oklahoma has a panhandle and Missouri has a bootheel, or why Colorado and Wyoming are just boring rectangles? Also, what’s up with that big part of Michigan that clearly looks like it should belong to Wisconsin? During … Continue reading →

Posted in Maps, Travel Resources | Tagged How The States Got Their Shapes, Mark Stein, Road trip reading, State borders | Leave a comment