As you know, 2014 was an exploration of Europe. 2015 was the trip along the Alaskan Highway through Canada to Homer, Alaska and back. This year, 2016, will be an exploration of the lower 48 States. This year I will be trying my best to see as many National Parks and Monuments (Centennial year, ya know!) that I can visit. I was blessed to have parents who took us on vacation trips every summer and by the time I was in high school, we had traveled to every state in the continental US. There are many places I remember and many more I think I remember, but after 50+ years I am sure some things have changed. This also being an election year (absentee ballot already taken care of) I think there may be an energy in this country that will be interesting to try and see, if the early states are any indiction. Get out and VOTE.
There are a few family matters to take care of first (don't you just hate how 'life' keeps interfering with your travel plans?) so I am not sure when I'll be able to start, but once I do I will make a journey of it. This time I will hopefully be able to slow down and stay a few days in those beautiful spots and just witness the sun traveling across the sky and watch how it shows off the huge country we live in.
The initial thought is to head North and follow the Canadian Border along Highway 2 until I wind up in New England. That's the general idea.
If you have any suggestions along this route or know of any 'not to miss' sights, please let me know. If you live along the 'border' and want to go for a photo walk, also let me know.
More to come and hopefully you are planning you adventure for 2016.
