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  • On the Road – Travel to SD

     Today I left Wyoming and headed to Rapid City, SD.  It was a driving day and no museums were on the schedule.  As I pulled out of Laramie to get on the many state roads that would take me to… Continue reading

  • On the Road – Utah

     When I left Reno I hit US 50 and got within a couple of hours of the Bonneville museum in Wendover, UT.  I decided to find a hotel and get some rest in Ely.  After getting up bright and early… Continue reading

  • On the Road – Americas Loneliest Road

     I decided to head on to Utah and stay away from the Interstates again.  So I took US 50 which is known as the loneliest road in America. It didn’t start out that way.  It began like most roads with… Continue reading

  • On the Road – Reno, NV

    This morning I woke up early.  I mean really early – because a bear and her cubs were rummaging around in the motel’s dumpster.  Not a big deal, just a little noisy. It was a very pleasant motel in Walker,… Continue reading

  • On the Road – toward Reno

      This morning I set out in the direction of Reno, NV, taking in a small piece of what is left of the historic Route 66 as I left the Pasadena area.  I stayed on 66 as long as I… Continue reading

  • On the Road – Car movies

    As I travel by road across these American states I cannot help but think about various movies that I identify with the places I’m driving through or staying in. This morning I’ll be heading into Nevada and driving to Reno… Continue reading

  • On the Road – Peterson Museum

    The Peterson Museum was featuring a display on “micro cars” this month.  I wound my way into the heart of Los Angeles from Pasadena.  The museum doesn’t open until 10:00 in the morning so I wasn’t trying to get down… Continue reading

  • On the Road – California and LA

    Time for Service Today the Evolution hit 30,000 miles so I had to bring it in for service this morning.  Fortunately there are plenty of Mitsubishi dealerships around and I drove to one that was about six miles from my… Continue reading

  • On the Road – loving LA

    Well I don’t know if I love the place, but I’m here.  I found a hotel in Pasadena that will be my base of operations for the next couple of days.  I need to get to the nearest Mitsubishi dealership… Continue reading

  • On the Road – its hot

    Did I tell you how hot it is here in Phoenix?  When it is 110 degrees in the shade – and there is no shade – its hot.  Dry heat or not.  If you ever want ot feel how nice… Continue reading