Bright Side of the Road

Some people might question the wisdom of embarking on a 4-week 4,000-mile road trip as soaring gas prices exceed the four dollars per gallon mark and show no signs of slowing down. However, I choose to see the glass (or gas tank) as half full rather than half empty. As we set off down the road in our fuel-efficient Toyota Prius hybrid, we can take comfort in the more than 40 miles per gallon that our gas-stingy vehicle should attain.

So now that the question of our sanity has been addressed, here’s our planned itinerary…

• 1000 Islands (Canada/US)
• Toronto, Canada
• Dearborn, MI (Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village)
• Mackinac Island, MI (via Mackinaw City)
• Marinette, WI (stopover on the way to Minneapolis)
• Minneapolis/St. Paul/Bloomington, MN (Mall of America)
• La Crosse, WI
• St. Louis, MO
• Memphis, TN
• Nashville, TN
• Asheville, NC
• The Outer Banks, NC
• Home

Most of the stops are for 2 or 3 days, although some (such as Marinette and La Crosse) are basically 1-night stands to break up the drive between the other sites. Our departure date is Sunday, June 29th, with our return scheduled for July 26th. I will attempt to add posts to this blog on a periodic basis with updates on our activities and experiences, and photos, along the way.

So, sit back and join us on our journey.

Stu