Category Archives: Trip Reports

Sep 26

Road trip through the SEC (not mine)

Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at 1:11 PM by Jeff

He may be from a backstabbing university, but I have to like anyone who does road trips like I do. In this case it’s Missouri alumnus/SB Nation writer Bill Connelly and a friend going nearly nonstop through the Southeast U.S., visiting … Continue reading →

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Jun 13

45 percent

Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at 12:49 PM by Jeff

I-610 around Houston, January 29, 2012 The first 20,000 miles are the easiest. According to Clinched Highway Mapping, I have now traveled approximately 45% of the entire interstate highway system in the United States. To put into perspective how difficult … Continue reading →

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Jun 10

A long way for new roads

Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2012, at 9:13 AM by Jeff

 June 24, 2007 Now that I have finished traveling my last interstate in northern Illinois, I encounter one of the unfortunate side effects of roadgeeking: It can take a really long time to drive to somewhere new. Newton County, Indiana, … Continue reading →

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Jun 07

Illinois trip Day 5

Posted on Thursday, June 7, 2012, at 12:55 PM by Jeff

Traer, Iowa, May 26 — This was an easy day, partly tracing previously traveled routes. The key here was being able to travel US 34 west of Burlington after it had IA 163 added to it. Route: Old US 66 to … Continue reading →

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Jun 06

Illinois trip Day 4

Posted on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at 9:24 AM by Jeff

Lincoln, Illinois, May 25 — It is the only city named for the president before he became president. It was also the next stopping point on my trip. Route: I-57, IL 148, IL 37, I-57, US 51, IL 121 I … Continue reading →

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Jun 05

Illinois trip Day 3

Posted on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 9:00 AM by Jeff

Sikeston, Missouri, May 24 — Today was Bridge Day. I encountered four bridges from the late 1920s and early 1930s. Each had that classic superstructure that’s not used anymore. Route: IL 13, KY 56, KY 109, US 60, KY 91, … Continue reading →

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Jun 04

Illinois trip Day 2

Posted on Monday, June 4, 2012, at 9:00 AM by Jeff

Harrisburg, Illinois, May 23 — This just in: Illinois is tall. Really tall. I realized that once I started truly studying my planned route. Fortunately (for once!) I overpacked. Route: I-57, I-74, US 45, US 150, to north cemetery in … Continue reading →

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Jun 01

Illinois trip Day 1

Posted on Friday, June 1, 2012, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Here’s the first post about my vacation at the end of May. More will come starting Monday. Champaign, Illinois, May 22 — I had the flexibility to put off this trip for a few days, and was glad I did. … Continue reading →

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Feb 15

Texas vacation miscellaneous

Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 12:00 PM by Jeff

Assorted thoughts that didn’t fit in the narrative, plus random pictures. (Photo galleries to come later. Much, much later.) Not even an Austin hotel (using Time Warner Cable) carries the Longhorn Network. Museums that close at 5 remain the most … Continue reading →

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Feb 12

Texas Day 9: Back to Iowa

Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2012, at 12:00 PM by Jeff

Very little of Jan. 31 was spent in Texas. I had returned the car the previous morning so all I had to worry about was the airport shuttle. My suitcase checked in at 49.5 pounds(!) and I figured out security … Continue reading →

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