When it’s your stated mission to go out and seek new and interesting adventures, it can be hard to return to certain places. It’s not because you didn’t enjoy it on your first visit, but rather because you enjoyed it so much that you’re afraid a second visit might reveal it as one-dimensional or heck, kind of bland. Well I’m happy to report that after a second visit to Rapid City, South Dakota we can officially say that it’s definitely not bland! As a matter of fact, we enjoyed it so much we’ve put together a Ramblin’ Guide to Rapid City, South Dakota so you too can explore everything from regal Mount Rushmore to the breathtaking Badlands and all the great stuff in between.
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Getting Nerdy at the International Motor Racing Research Center Watkins Glen, NY
Watkins Glen, NY has a long and deep automotive racing history. The city has gone from hosting the towns first road race back in 1948 to hosting global events at the Watkins Glen International Speedway. It’s only natural then that Watkins Glen would be home to the International Motor Racing Research Center.
Road Trip Planner Highway 101 Washington to Oregon to California
Driver’s like us are always looking for the next great road trip. While touring the country we came to one of our favorite routes along the Pacific Coast. This trip has everything you could ask for in a classic road trip. It includes winding roads, elevation changes, coastal cliffs, and beaches. We followed Scenic Highway 101 for two days, from Washington to Oregon to California. In this Road Trip Planner for Highway 101 we’ll cover the first leg from Tacoma, WA to Grants Pass, OR.
Cars …. Past, Present, and Future
We love road tripping. Weekend road trips was pretty much how Kenin and I started traveling before we could afford to do it by plane or ship. This is a collections of our cars: past, present and future !
We have had a few cars in the 10+ years that we have been together and we believe, truly believe in buying a car to drive it. We’ve had such good experience with the brand that we’ve owned a VW Golf, GTI, Beetle and an Audi A5!
Cars are not just a mode of transportation for us. Our vehicles have personality. They take us places, yes they do, but they are also a mode of fun and relaxation. We buy our cars and we drive the heck out of ’em! Here’s some of the cars we’ve owned in the past including our most current ride. Continue reading
Road Trip Planning: Car Care for a Safe Trip
Many people take the time to prepare and plan for a road trip and forget to do something that is critical to both the success of your trip and the safety of your family. Take about 30 minutes and follow some simple car care tips before your trip. I’ve mapped out how to prepare your car for a road trip. Follow these tips and you’ll have a safe and fun road trip.
This car is ready for a road trip!