Tag: road_trip

  • Day 9 – Grand Canyon

    Day 9 – Grand Canyon

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    I’m glad I extended my stay at the Grand Canyon, having a full day to travel around to the different viewpoints on the western edge of the South Rim. I’m glad there was a shuttle, because I would still be at the top, or most likely the first viewpoint. The views are hard to really…

  • Day 8 – Route 66 to Grand Canyon

    Day 8 – Route 66 to Grand Canyon

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    I woke up later than I wanted, at 6:30am. I know that was still early, but I had places to be. I got the car packed and got some gas and was back to Santa Monica to get breakfast at Mel’s Drive-In, where the Route 66 Ends sign is posted on the street. Breakfast was…

  • Day 5 – The California Desert

    Day 5 – The California Desert

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    My drive back to LA saw me take the scenic route, below sea level, and a trip through the California Desert. As I made my way east I wound through some amazingly rocky hills as I descend below sea level. The size and sheer amount piled along the hills were something I’ve never seen in…

  • Day 2 – Yosemite

    Day 2 – Yosemite

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    The road to Yosemite is windy, up and down the hills of Northern California. The road revealed hidden lakes throughout the vast valleys. You pass several small towns that have a presence since the 1800s, you blink and you might miss it. Once I made it to the park, it was still about an hour…

  • Day 0.5 – Roseburg, Oregon

    Day 0.5 – Roseburg, Oregon

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    I decided to hit the road early since I would have had a 12 hour day tomorrow if I didn’t. So I got packed and headed south to Roseburg. Packing has been an adventure so far, straight anxiety from losing items and taking over 2 hours to find and almost having a panic attack, then…