The Ultimate Road Trip

Today I'm linking up with the Style Me Bloggers to share our summer travel plans.   I've got a lot of fun things coming up in the next few months, but I think I'll wait and share them as they happen.

Although I wrote about camping and hiking this week, I really prefer my travel to include hotels, shopping, and nice restaurants.  Maybe some beach time with a fruity drink in hand.

Having said that, I've got a secret dream vacation that's been percolating in the back of my brain for years:  to rent a deluxe motor home and go on an ultimate road trip around the U.S.  I'm 99% sure I could never get my husband to go for it, but I'd love to be gone for at least a year, and hit every state.  There's so many wonderful sights to see, but these are some of the highlights...

--Mt. Rushmore.  When we moved from North Carolina to Seattle in 1977, my parents drove right by Mt. Rushmore and didn't stop.  I think by the time we got to South Dakota they were done.  But I really want to see those big President's faces carved in stone.

--The biggest ball of twine.  Have you seen the movie "Michael"?  I'm kind of like John Travolta's character, and I love to visit quirky roadside attractions. There's some debate over which state actually houses the biggest ball, but any of them will do.

--The Catskills in New York.  On the opposite side of the country from where I live, this mountain wilderness looks beautiful.  Maybe I'll run into Johnny and Baby at Kellerman's!

--Hopi Indian Reservation in Arizona.  In fourth grade I did a class presentation on the Hopi Indians and their adobe buildings, and I've been fascinated by them every since.

--Charleston, South Carolina.  I'm sure my huge motor home, road tripping self would be completely out of place in this genteel city, but I'd love to see the historic architecture and beautiful gardens.

--The Cadillac Ranch in Texas.  This public art installation was created in 1974.  It consists of junk cadillacs half buried nose first in the ground, at an angle similar to the great pyramid in Egypt.  I really need to see this.

--Stand on a corner in Winslow, Arizona.  Any song by the Eagles brings me right back to my childhood.  There is actually a Standin On The Corner Park where you can have your picture taken.  Cool.

--Key West, Florida.  The southernmost point of the continental US is reached by a 113 mile, 42-bridge highway.  It's an eccentric, wacky island town home to writers, artists and retirees.  Plus gorgeous beaches, where I can probably get that fruity drink.

I'm constantly adding to this trip in my mind.  It would probably take two years to see everything!  Better start working on my husband now.

Be sure to visit the other Style Me Bloggers and read about their summer travel plans, then link up with us below.

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R Squared  | Confessions of a Frumpy Mommy 

The Mishaps and Mayhem of Solitary Life |  Quilty Joy Joy

 Daily Style Finds | Making The Most of Everyday | Puppies and Pretties | She Thought She Could 

 Foxy's Domestic Side | Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After 

 Curls and Cardigans | Nick and Nik | Sprinkled Just Right | The Blondissima | X-tremely V

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