Pikes Peak
Posted by Daniel True in Destinations on 23. Aug, 2009 | No Comments
The stretch of dirt to the top of Pikes Peak is one of those rare roads that allows everyone to drive a race course. Most racing these days is done on closed courses. But not Pikes Peak! Most of the year, it’s a public road. Below, view a video of a racer going full-bore on [...]
Multiple viewpoints
Posted by Daniel True in Slider, Transportation on 23. Aug, 2009 | No Comments
Where ever you travel, seek out a variety of viewpoints. There’s nothing like walking to find and soak in a large city’s hidden nooks and crannies. But try other viewpoints, too. Take a tourist bus tour. Or hop on local mass transit and watch the scenery pass by. Take a bus or train. In Chicago, [...]
Desert driving
Posted by Daniel True in Destinations, Road Trips, Slider on 05. Aug, 2009 | No Comments
I lived in Winnemucca, Nevada for three years quite some time ago. I just stumbled across this video that brought back memories of the driving conditions out there. Lots of dirt, lots of sagebrush, lots of sunshine, no traffic.
Ragtop Jeep
Posted by Daniel True in Transportation on 03. Aug, 2009 | No Comments
I usually get strange looks when I suggest that a ragtop Jeep is the perfect vehicle for a long road trip. But think about it. Take down the soft top and you get awesome 360 degree views of the scenery. It’s up a bit higher than a sedan, so you can see well in traffic. [...]
