Our 2022 Adventure

[MitchC]

Hi friends. We were at the Florida Chapter Groundhog Day gathering and I was talking about our pending adventure. We are leaving our home in Northeast Florida and headed cross country. The trip will cover more than 10,000 miles through 27 states over 11 weeks. Our stops will all be at least 2 nights and all but 3 of the days are under 350 miles.

We will travel to stops in Chattanooga, TN, Kentucky on the Mississippi River, Hannibal MO, Freemont NE, near where I lived 5 years, Mitchell SD, Custer SP / Rapid City SD, Sheridan WY, West Yellowstone MT (Yellowstone and GrandTetons), Missoula MT, Kennewick WA (Columbia River gorge), Tillamook OR, Bandon OR, Eureka CA (Redwoods NP), Salinas/Monterey Bay CA, Morro Bay CA, Ventura CA from where we will visit Channel Islands NP and Sequoia NP, Palm Springs CA / Joshua Tree NP, Zion / Bryce Canion UT, Holbrook AZ / Petrified Forest NP, Tucumcari NM, Tulsa OK, Nashville TN, Tyco VA in the Shenandoah for fall colors, Poinsett SP in SC and home.

Lots of sights and side stops are planned. We have 5 days in Rapid City and 7 days in Yellowstone area. Ventura and Palm Springs are visits and will be 4 nights each. A few 3 night stops and 11 weeks long. We have reservations for all stops except those that are not yet available. We will post during the trip and it's forever from now but the excitement is boiling over. We completely emptied the camper out after Groundhogs so we can figure and organize everything.

Just wanted to share this exciting adventure with everyone.

[bcsnave]

Waiting for updates and photos

[MitchC]

I posted this early because I am excited about this adventure. We don't stat the trip for 5 more months. We head out mid August.

[MitchC]

Only 2 and a half months. We are starting to get things together for the trip. I got a great deal on a pre-owned but still sealed dish system portable setup. We can still enjoy "our shows". My bride is going to look at blogging, but we have never done anything like that.

[Jeff F]

Mitch, keep me posted if she starts her blogging. I want to follow the adventure you two are going to have.

[MitchC]

One way or another we will share our trip. Maybe here, hopefully on a blog. We just don't know how that works.

[Jeff F]

One way or another we will share our trip. Maybe here, hopefully on a blog. We just don't know how that works.

Mitch, I used Wordpress to set up a blog that I started but never went very far with it. You can get a free version of Wordpress (which is what I had) and it is very easy to use. I like it a lot just found blogging was not something I enjoyed. If you want to see what I put together, check out http://Everydaywines.Wordpress.com

[MitchC]

Thanks for the info. I will pass this on to my darling bride.

[bcsnave]

When are you going to start Mitch?

[MitchC]

We are starting our adventure in Welaka/ Pomona Park, Florida. Im starting to count the days....

[MitchC]

We start our adventure on 8/14. We are in the advanced list making stage!!! 30 days and counting!

[swoody126]

when i see posts like this i can't help butting in w/ some of what i consider MUST INCLUDES

i feel sure there has been a huge amount of time and effort invested in planning already butt since you will be so close a/o passing thru some areas here are a few ideas you might consider

Cody, Wy has a fabulous museum that is well worth some time(1/2 day±)

https://centerofthewest.org

between Brice Canyon and Holbrook are the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Glen Canyon Dam, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Meteor Crater and Winslow("standing on a corner ... itsa a girl My Lord in a flatbed Ford)



hope i've stirred the pot

BON VOYAGE

sw

[MitchC]

when i see posts like this i can't help butting in w/ some of what i consider MUST INCLUDES

i feel sure there has been a huge amount of time and effort invested in planning already butt since you will be so close a/o passing thru some areas here are a few ideas you might consider

Cody, Wy has a fabulous museum that is well worth some time(1/2 day±)

https://centerofthewest.org

between Brice Canyon and Holbrook are the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Glen Canyon Dam, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Meteor Crater and Winslow("standing on a corner ... itsa a girl My Lord in a flatbed Ford)



hope i've stirred the pot

BON VOYAGE

sw

Thanks a million for the input. We have our route but will figure things to see along the route later. I appreciate your information. Winslow and the Meteor Crater are on the probably list.

[MitchC]

With just 13 days left things are getting exciting. We decided to leave a day early and spend Sunday with friends at their home in Jacksonville, FL. We now leave 8/14. We have started advanced preparations. Putting together the grocery list and thinking about clothes. I need to add a satellite wall plug by the table. The original is by the bed and we will have the teevee on the dinette table. I am bringing our dish system online in a week so I can figure it out. I spent part of the day straightening out stuff that we have stuffed over the past few weeks. I am going to erect my homemade DIY awning system today for the first time. Getting ready!

[swoody126]

don't forget WARM clothes

some of the areas you have listed can get quite chilly even in the dead of summer

sw

[MitchC]

We are packing for both wardrobes! I will expect some cold weather.

[MitchC]

Time to hit the pillow! Aiming at 7AM departure.

[Camper Chris]

when i see posts like this i can't help butting in w/ some of what i consider MUST INCLUDES

i feel sure there has been a huge amount of time and effort invested in planning already butt since you will be so close a/o passing thru some areas here are a few ideas you might consider

Cody, Wy has a fabulous museum that is well worth some time(1/2 day±)

https://centerofthewest.org

between Brice Canyon and Holbrook are the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Glen Canyon Dam, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Meteor Crater and Winslow("standing on a corner ... itsa a girl My Lord in a flatbed Ford)



hope i've stirred the pot

BON VOYAGE

sw

Hey! We were there too!!! 10/8/22

[Camper Chris]

It is a"A girl, my Lord in a flatbed Ford!" and I took her home with me!