Comments on: Essential USA Giveaway!

By: Jes

Jes — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:22:10 +0000

Since graduating highschool and much to my parents dismay I have taken a few road trips…from Illinois to Louisiana and to Texas…but my most favorite was my trip to Bar Harbor, Maine to see my best friend Penny. I’ve known her since Kindergarten and this was my first trip with my son who was 3 at the time. It was absolutely gorgeous. We went to Acadia National Park and visited Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs, Jordan Pond, and Cadillac Mountain…which was amazing! What views! We also seen Mt. Desert Island. We had so much fun jumping on the rock-bound coast and climbing the soaring granite cliffs. We gazed upon the coast from Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse for hours. From the stonewall-lined and tree-covered road leading you into the village, it was truly a magical place to experience with my best friend and my son! I couldn’t have asked for a better trip!

I would love to thank you for inspiring us and allowing us to experience your families adventures with you!

Thank you!

By: after oil

after oil — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:52:07 +0000

several years ago after serving in the israeli army, i took a road trip in the USA and Canada with my then girlfriend. she was more interested in “getting there” then “being here.” when we came to yellowstone i wouldnt be rushed through the opportunity to relax in the soothing hot springs. the month was march and there was snow on the ground. my girlfriend couldnt be bothered to hike a half hour in the snow so i went by myself.
i followed the trail to where the scalding water from the hot springs mingled in a pool with the freezing waters of the yellowstone river. i sunk myself into this perfect water, took a deep breath and looked around me.
the breath became a gasp as i found myself the lone human in this snowy wilderness, but not alone because i was surrounded by herds of bison and elk, and plenty of deer. what a contrast from the quiet and empty deserts of israel!
that very moment is the one that i would like to last all eternity when i leave this earth.

By: kenny

kenny — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:35:01 +0000

our last trip was pretty bahl! We took a trip from Florence, Oregon to Buena Park, California and rode as much ofthe coast we could. Driving the motorhome down the 1 was nervewracking at parts, but worth it. There are some routes I won’t be driving twice! The highlights were the massive redwoods where we dropped off a cardboard cut out of Princess Leia. She was in our wedding and has traveled with us for over 6 years, but has seen better days, so we let her spend the rest of days in peace on “Endor”. The highlight of the trip has to be Boonville, California, a place nobody I know had ever heard of, that over time began to speak their own language. The language is called Boontling. It started in the 1880′s and and one time was spoken by the majority of the citizens in the town, it was even taught in their schools as a second language. Sadly, only 6 people still speak Boontling fluently. And we randomly ran in to two of them at a local coffee shop. It was amazing! Hearing is believing. On our blog we have some audio to listen to if you are interested. Thanks for the opportunity to win the Essential USA book. Any guide that keeps us seeing things and places we never heard of before is a blessing.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:16:28 +0000

One of my favorite memories of road tripping was a summer trip from Denver with the destination being the Grand Canyon. My friend Sarah & I decided to explore on our way and after traveling through southern Colorado, we headed north into Utah. We ended up doing a huge loop through Canyonlands National Park, absolutely fascinated and in awe of the beauty of the desert landscape! As we headed south towards the Arizona border, we drove through Fry Canyon – it was an oasis of green foilage and red rock walls. We pulled over & got out, listening to the peaceful silence. And when the silence became too much, Sarah pulled out her guitar & we sang in worship, in awe of the Creator of the loveliness we were surrounded by. A spontaneous detour became the most memorable part of our ‘planned’ trip.

By: steve

steve — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:40:46 +0000

My favorite place is Little Lakes Valley, near Tom’s Place in California. We went there in October and the fall colors were just gorgeous. With its sparkling lakes, creeks, and surrounding high sierra peaks, it is heaven!

here is our pictures :http://flickr.com/photos/66624862@N00/sets/72157607966454026/

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:46:51 +0000

One of my favorite trips was spending 4 months in the W. Virginia woods living in a tent working with inner city children from Washington D.C.
Talk about living small – living large.

By: Lisa Wilson

Lisa Wilson — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:20:24 +0000

Hi! We haven’t been able to travel much, but this last Spring,we took a day trip to the Headlands State Park Beach area , on Lake Erie. It was beautiful. The water was so immense, the horizon so far away& the wind blowing in your face.I’d like to live there.There is a real lighthouse and the area is full of shipwrecks and history. Here is the State Park website .

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/headlnds/tabid/742/Default.aspx

As you can see there are lots of interesting things to see & do here.

http://www.lakevisit.com/

Have fun looking at the sites. Blessings,Lisa

By: connie

connie — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:09:08 +0000

I have a a lot of great memories of fishing in northern Minnesota with my parents . No t.v. was allowed and all we did was play games and talk and laugh. It was such a restful vacation. My children were small and it was a wonderful way to do fun things with them.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:07:59 +0000

My most memorable road trip would have to be last year when we moved home from Boston, MA to Lincoln, NE. Our sweet baby boy was less than a month old and we packed our car to drive across country to move back to our roots. Fall is our most favorite season and to see the autumn decor in so many states was fabulous. There is something so exciting about not knowing where your next stop will be. We drove through sunshine, rain, and snow and pulled into the farm Thanksgiving day for a warm meal and a happy family excited to meet our bundle of joy for the first time.

By: robin

robin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:35:15 +0000

When we were growing up we’d take little trips in our motorhome (and camper before that!) – one of my favs was Big Sur in Cali. It had the best… forest and cliffs and the ocean. What more could you ask for?
Thanks for the giveaway! Love your blog and wish we could travel more.
Robin
cokelush at gmail