by ronmitchelladventure | Apr 16, 2021 | Road Trip USA, United States
After many months of camping during “lockdown” last year, much of it dispersed and remote, Marilynn sets the rules straight for this year. “It was a great summer, but I’m burnt out on camping,” she says. “The last thing I need to do is get remote. It’s time to go out...
by ronmitchelladventure | Sep 8, 2010 | North America, United States
Mare walks into a Minnesota mini-mart as soon as we cross the border from North Dakota. She looks at some maps next to the cash register. “Is there a more scenic route through Minnesota than Route 2?” she asks the clerk. The lady laughs. “This is Minnesota. ...
by ronmitchelladventure | Aug 30, 2010 | Montana, North America, United States
Route 20 turns into Route 2 in Idaho. Light traffic makes the ride pleasing, while winding through rolling hills, staying about 25 miles south of Canada. We find a motel in Bonners Ferry, Idaho for only $50 and crash after eating Bison burgers. Our waitress advises...
by ronmitchelladventure | Aug 27, 2010 | North America, United States
Entering the US after driving in remote Canada/Alaska gives us an initial traffic shock. As we drive the Portland Freeways, long lines, construction, and mean drivers pull us back in to the mode. We make it to Waldport, where I am preparing for the Willamette Writers...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jul 29, 2010 | Alaska, North America, United States
The realities of camping kick in to full gear with a downpour. Rain rattles our truck cap. We scramble to close the small screened windows and the tailgate, but everything is wet. We are cold. A stream flows under our tent, which holds our suitcases, so I must crawl...
