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From the lens How to Plan a US Road Trip.

This lens received Lens of the Day on May 12, 2008! Thanks Squidoo!

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Also, be sure to make suggestions here on other road trip tips, routes and destinations not covered on this page. Thanks!

  • fish-oil-expert Apr 14, 2012 @ 5:13 am | delete
    I once drove from Florida all the way to Boston. Then I drove from Florida through Texas, all the way to northern California -- with a CAT in the car! :) Road trips are fun!
  • Top-Songs Mar 31, 2012 @ 9:57 am | delete
    The more planning you do for a road trip the more enjoyable the outcome is likely to be. This lens is a great start for planning a great road trip.
  • MissChassit Mar 30, 2012 @ 10:33 pm | delete
    This is a great lens. I love road trips, and this got me all nostalgic reading it. You see some pretty interesting stuff on the road.
  • ScottiesRock Mar 30, 2012 @ 12:12 pm | delete
    Great lens! I can't wait to do this in a few years when I semi-retire.
  • livinglargeandhappy Mar 30, 2012 @ 9:44 am | delete
    Amazing article. Very rich content. Sorry, I'd say more but I need to go pack the car. :-)
  • CelticWays Mar 14, 2012 @ 2:04 pm | delete
    Brings back wonderful memories or our performance tours in the USA where we rented a camper and went east to west, south to north and indeed staying in the parks was stunning. Rightfully a Lens Of The Day.
  • top_10 Mar 8, 2012 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    I just finished a great road trip book by Paulina Simons. It made me want to hit the road!
  • chuckholmes301 Mar 4, 2012 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    Great lens. I hope to hit all these locations within the next few years. Thanks for posting.
  • MarcGuberti Mar 1, 2012 @ 9:42 pm | delete
    Wow. I can't wait for summer for vacations to start!
  • mamabush Feb 24, 2012 @ 8:57 am | delete
    What a fun page! I used to go on lots of roadtrips. When we lived in UT, I drove several times to and from my parents home in South Florida. Fun times! :)
  • rauspitz Jan 26, 2012 @ 9:21 pm | delete
    WOW! This lens covers just about everything. Outstanding work.
  • kansasww Jan 11, 2012 @ 9:42 am | delete
    A wonderful travel lens and so many great tips. I plan to retire soon and will be putting these tips to good use. I have traveled a lot in my younger years and can not pick a favorite state as I find something to like no matter where I go.
  • jimmyworldstar Dec 3, 2011 @ 3:30 pm | delete
    What a detailed lens! I've taken a road trip up the West Coast from Southern California all the way up to Vancouver B.C. I stayed locally in hostels as much as I could and visited plenty of natural history sites like the mountains and hills in Washington state. San Francisco and Portland had their own local culture and beauty to offer too.
  • flycatcher Nov 23, 2011 @ 10:09 pm | delete
    Wow, feel like I've been across your country and never left my chair - great job on this lens!
  • Northwestphotos Nov 21, 2011 @ 3:23 pm | delete
    Excellent suggestions for traveling! Although I would like to suggest that the type of climate that we have here in Seattle is referred to as a "Marine" cliimate, much like the coastal areas of England. We do not have a "Mediterranean" climate, as that would imply much warmer temperatures thoughout the year. Thanks for all the great information!
  • cffutah Oct 19, 2011 @ 8:59 pm | delete
    thing I like about this lens is it gets into your mind that driving and road tripping is fun! 'thumbs up' for your creative topic.
  • GonnaFly Oct 1, 2011 @ 4:33 am | delete
    Wow! So much information here. I could apply some of it to a driving holiday here in Australia.
  • ScamsOfTheHeart Sep 30, 2011 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    Nice lens. I'd like more information on taking a road trip traveling with a camper or in an RV. I don't want to stay in hotels or motels. But I am all for road trips, especially weekend getaways or even day trips.
  • TheChartographer Sep 24, 2011 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    Detailed and fun article! Makes me long for the carefree open road.
  • seedplanter Sep 16, 2011 @ 10:41 pm | delete
    Great lens! I grew up taking roadtrips every summer, and as I write this, I'm currently 30 miles from Yosemite. Thanks for encouraging us to visit the U.S. There's so much to see, we'd better hurry!
  • mzareen Sep 7, 2011 @ 7:28 pm | delete
    Wow! You forgot Idaho!! We are a fabulous vacation state. Especially if you love mountains and whitewater rafting. I'm in central Idaho along the Salmon River.
  • AnneVis Sep 2, 2011 @ 4:06 am | delete
    Great and inspiring lens! Thanks for sharing!
  • lakeerieartists Aug 27, 2011 @ 6:55 pm | delete
    We were just in Seattle, and although we flew there, it is an awesome city to visit. Lots of great restaurants and things to do.
  • efriedman Jun 27, 2011 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    Lots of great advice about how to plan a US road trip here. well done. I will feature this lens on my Fun, Cheap Vacation - House Trade lens.
  • LikinTrikin May 14, 2011 @ 9:21 pm | delete
    WOW what a fantastic lens. My husband and I are relocating to AZ from NJ. We will be taking a serious roadtrip, we're planning on a 4 to 5 week journey on our "trike". We're really looking forward to it. Thanks for the wonderful tips.
  • A_D_Solutions Apr 28, 2011 @ 11:49 am | delete
    This is a great lens! Very informative. Thanks for sharing!
  • wheelbound Apr 21, 2011 @ 12:46 am | delete
    Wonderful Post. I will be making a trip by wheelchair with my two sons along the pacific coast highway this upcoming June 2011. Excited to see the historical bridge in Big Sur
  • Mar 31, 2011 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    Nice Squidoo. Great reading material. Chris
  • TheTravelGal Mar 20, 2011 @ 12:55 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for a lens that brings out some really wonderful places one can visit, not necessarily the most most common destinations, but definitely beautiful fun places. When I do take a road trip, I will be sure to take the information in your lens in consideration before mapping out my trip.
  • ohcaroline Mar 7, 2011 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    Lots of good trip tips and trip suggested sites. Good job on it.
  • CruiseReady Mar 2, 2011 @ 6:17 am | delete
    Very nice lens! There is an amazing amount of information here. Enjoyed it very much.
  • lindarandall Feb 15, 2011 @ 1:44 am | delete
    wicked lens.. I can learn lots here about the usa, haven't traveled there yet (a few spots) have to still get my passport. I've blog rolled your lens with my niagara ontario canada lenses..
  • 4deb Feb 6, 2011 @ 9:35 am | delete
    You did a beautiful job with this lens - my son and I are venturing out on a 3 week road trip this summer - can't wait!
  • thedan1984 Jan 30, 2011 @ 7:22 pm | delete
    Amazing lens. I'm a big fan of road trips, took a mapless/directionless/GPSless trip in college as my Senior Project. Gotta way the best tips I learned was. Always have cash, always have a tent+sleeping bag, and be sure to have a well stocked cooler.
  • najem Jan 21, 2011 @ 1:48 am | delete
    such a nice lens! Now I wish to go to US ASAP!
  • D2Tees Jan 10, 2011 @ 5:51 pm | delete
    Wow!! Awesome lens...tons of great info here. I'm bookmarking it so I can come back when I get closer to planning my cross country expedition. Definitely a great reference!
  • LissaKlar Jan 7, 2011 @ 11:30 pm | delete
    What a great lens! I've traveled up and down the east coast over the years and I voted "Maine" on the poll because I loved a trip we took to Lubec, Maine and stayed near the West Quoddy Lighthouse. Thanks for all the tips!
  • Tipi Jan 2, 2011 @ 11:09 am | delete
    What an amazing lens Kiwi, very nicely done. You don't have my favorite national park listed, Voyageurs National Park. ~ Would love to take a road trip in and RV and see many parts of this great country, that red convertible would be nice too.
  • danny79 Dec 30, 2010 @ 4:22 am | delete
    You forgot the most important part of the road trip, going through San Diego,
    that was the only reason i voted California, it is a beautiful state, but still.
    I did my road trip 10 years ago, we didnt have navigation or anything, just AAA.
    You shouldn't book anything ahead, find a nice motel on the way, and enjoy your time.
    On the big cities, save money by booking online, even on the same day.
    Thanks for a great lens :)
  • chemknitsblog Dec 25, 2010 @ 9:30 am | delete
    Thank you so much for all of the information. I've always wanted to go on a cross country road trip! (I suppose I'll need a car first...) I'm keeping this reference handy.
  • pyngthyngs Dec 24, 2010 @ 10:29 am | delete
    What an amazing lens you have put together. Cheers!
  • jackiebolen Dec 18, 2010 @ 8:51 am | delete
    I"d love to do this someday. Thanks for the info.
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Dec 15, 2010 @ 7:09 am | delete
    I am not a fan of driving, but you tempt me.
  • pumpnut Dec 14, 2010 @ 8:38 am | delete
    Beautiful lens. Great info here. I've seen the whole eastern seaboard. Time to head inland. Thanks for the tips!
  • MobyD Dec 11, 2010 @ 10:21 pm | delete
    This is a very good resource for anyone planning a big road trip. I took a 9,000 mile trip around 2/3 of the country in 1998 and in 2000 drove from Massachusetts to Oregon twice - once in my car, once in a UHaul truck with my stuff. I had a DeLorme GPS and laptop during the '98 trip, and several of DeLorme's atlases. I've lensrolled this to my DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer Series lens.
  • winelove Nov 20, 2010 @ 9:33 am | delete
    Good lens! Good to know about the hotel keycard question as well.
  • kimmanleyort Nov 19, 2010 @ 8:46 am | delete
    Paying tribute to your excellent road trip lenses with a blessing on this one. ;)
  • ZazzleEnchante Nov 15, 2010 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! Interesting & with great info, pics and videos, loved reading it. Blessed by a SquidAngel.
  • aiyanalunette Oct 29, 2010 @ 7:24 am | delete
    Very useful information you have here. I be using you tips when I go to Florida next month.

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  • MarkUpshaw Oct 18, 2010 @ 1:52 am | delete
    Great lens. Lots of useful info. Thanks.
  • TopMovieSoundtracks Oct 17, 2010 @ 4:49 am | delete
    Love the visual index.
  • Boondocking Oct 11, 2010 @ 3:18 pm | delete
    One of the Best Lenses I`ve seen so far. WoW! Thanks for all the helpful info. The only question now is where to go first!
  • CR2000 Oct 9, 2010 @ 4:29 pm | delete
    Nice lens : )
  • bewebmarketing Oct 7, 2010 @ 4:28 pm | delete
    Again, wonderful information for helping me plan my road trip! Thank you thank you thank you!
  • WeddingZazzle Sep 30, 2010 @ 2:15 pm | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • Beautiful-Bridal Sep 17, 2010 @ 5:08 pm | delete
    Lots of really great information here, great and well researched lens!
  • Barbara_Allan Sep 15, 2010 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    Road trips are great...including for people with arthritis. You can control your moving, stretching, resting and diet better than with other forms of travel, resulting in more effective arthritis treatment, even while traveling.
  • Stazjia Sep 14, 2010 @ 9:15 am | delete
    I think you must have covered just about everything anybody needs to know about taking a roadtrip. Excellent lens, blessed by an Angel.
  • jewelkid87 Aug 25, 2010 @ 8:03 pm | delete
    I am planning on taking a road trip this year to California. I will be coming back to this lens for help :) Great job!!
  • sonnygone Aug 21, 2010 @ 6:40 pm | delete
    While starting my simple travel log I found your’ valuable and entertaining Lens and was compelled to add a link to it in the introduction. Great going and congratulations for earning “Lens of the Day”
  • TransWealth Aug 10, 2010 @ 5:36 pm | delete
    This is a great Blog! A roadtrip does indeed require much research and attention in order to be done right. This blog has it all, a step-by-step guide on traveling across the country. Have you ever tried compiling all this knowledge into an ebook? People would love that :-)

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  • martialartstraining Jul 22, 2010 @ 1:23 pm | delete
    wonderful lens, its a pity that the great American road trip is a fading tradition
  • InstantHotelsnet Jul 5, 2010 @ 12:18 pm | delete
    Great lens! Lots of info.
  • Skiesgreen Jul 2, 2010 @ 5:47 pm | delete
    Great lens. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust
  • Insuredtraveller Jun 28, 2010 @ 9:39 pm | delete
    How do you find places to stay?

    Do you just find a hotel, or book ahead? Ever had to sleep in your car?
  • VickiSims Jun 26, 2010 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    What a fantastic lens! I've taken quite a few long road trips in the US and you''ve included some great tips!
  • Aiemeeh Jun 13, 2010 @ 1:33 am | delete
    I loved reading this lens! So informative and fun. The links were also really helpful :)
  • Evelyn_Saenz May 16, 2010 @ 3:26 pm | delete
    Thanks for all the important information on road trips! Driving from Miami to Vermont in a couple of days.
  • lillian_washington May 7, 2010 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    Traveling the fifty states is something that I definitely want to do before I die! Thanks for all of these great traveling tips.
  • JerryB Apr 30, 2010 @ 7:00 pm | delete
    Really like the lens! I've been doing a few for a travel agency and learning a lot about traveling. Five!
  • Star12 Apr 23, 2010 @ 2:26 am | delete
    Wow Im inspired to do a road trip, Ive flown over LA that was amazing enough.
  • FrankGual Mar 19, 2010 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    Great information here. Have not taken a road trip lately. Hoping to take many when I retire. The longest I did was moving from Kansas City to Tampa by way of Atlantic City, That was a very long detour. Stopped at the Air Force museum in Dayton, Ohio along the way. Discovered a lot of America on that great road trip.
  • allison Mar 5, 2010 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    I've soooo gotta get on the road!! I'm itching!!!
  • Kerstin Feb 24, 2010 @ 11:25 pm | delete
    I'm excited to start planning. This gave me a lot of great information on how to get started.
  • theraggededge Feb 21, 2010 @ 5:24 am | delete
    Would love to have the chance. Will have to stick to the UK for now. Fabulous lens.
  • USAVacationGuy Jan 30, 2010 @ 9:27 pm | delete
    What a Great Lens!. This country is full of some many wonderful places to visit, there is no reason to head outside of the United States. One of my goals is to take a train trip across country. Seems like a very unique and under rated way to see the states.
  • effalicious Dec 21, 2009 @ 10:18 pm | delete
    Great lens. I have always dreamed about doing a roadtrip across the country. This lens makes it seem so fun.
  • Donna Nov 19, 2009 @ 11:49 am | delete
    This was very helpful in starting to plan my road trip. I'll be traveling from California to Florida, with a whole month to see this beautiful country. I've never done it and am so excited. I'll be fifty years old next year and this is my celebration!!!
  • prestoexpat Nov 16, 2009 @ 12:27 am | delete
    Excellent lens! thanks guys.
  • InsideGuideToLondon Nov 8, 2009 @ 7:53 am | delete
    Great lens 'kiwi' - I came here through your roadtrip lens and really appreciate the thoroughness of your checklist. It gets your mind breaking down the mental barriers - ooh I can't go, I'm too busy, etc. I have a great wanderlust too - so I've 5*, faved and joined your fanclub as I'd like to follow updates. Thanks for visiting my lens - I was hoping to run into others with such an interest in travel. Have a good one.
    Patrick
  • Oct 27, 2009 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    Great lens! Definitely getting a lensroll this is a nice place to start planning a road trip and a welcomed addition to my lens. Thanks for sharing!
  • olga-kay Sep 19, 2009 @ 1:15 pm | delete
    Having a GPS is so handy on a roadtrip especially if you're sort of planning it as you go along. We've found some neat restaurants and hotels on ours. Awesome lens! Raodtrips are so fun.
  • geothermalminnie Sep 18, 2009 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    Great info! We're planning another trip across the country next year. Thanks for all the tips!

    Minnie
  • OnlyFunStuff Sep 12, 2009 @ 9:07 am | delete
    Another great lens, very informative an useful content , Thanks 5*
  • bengriston Sep 11, 2009 @ 10:39 am | delete
    There are some amazing road trips out there. Of course Hwy 1 is always a good one. Plus the old Rte 66 is excellent as well for its nostalgia. The main thing on any road trip is to avoid interstates.
  • mar_ker Sep 8, 2009 @ 11:26 pm | delete
    My gosh, a ton of info!
  • SonoranPenguin Sep 5, 2009 @ 10:59 pm | delete
    Excellent lens! It seems like all the information on the internet is packed into this page!
  • Sep 1, 2009 @ 1:03 am | delete
    Great lens, thanks!
  • WindyWinters Aug 27, 2009 @ 3:00 pm | delete
    Congrats on Your Purple Star. Lots of great tips. 5*Fav. Our family loves road trips and traveling everywhere. Last year we visited WA & OR. This weekend we're heading to Victoria, BC for family fun and sightseeing. Keeping your lens handy for more fun road trips. Thanks for sharing your great tips. :)
  • CherylK Aug 27, 2009 @ 1:42 pm | delete
    Well, my heartiest congratulations on your purple star! It's so well-deserved. Being a person with wanderlust, I can totally relate to this lens. BTW, I love, love, love your table of contents!
  • KathWever Aug 27, 2009 @ 8:35 am | delete
    What a fantastic lens. * Sigh * Makes me want to turn off my laptop right now, pack a suitcase and leave on a roadtrip.
  • Ellen_Hartle May 17, 2009 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    now I see what it takes to rank lens of the day (phew!) just published my first lens, and I can see that I have a long way to go. good on ya, mate.
  • OhMe May 3, 2009 @ 9:33 pm | delete
    This lens is in the Top Ten Best Ranked Lenses in the South Carolina Group. Congratulations.
  • ChineseKitesforKids Apr 24, 2009 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    You should work for AAA! This lens is amazing. You should submit it to them for review, I wish I knew who to contact. You do brilliant work!
  • Mountainside-Crochet Apr 19, 2009 @ 8:28 pm | delete
    Lots of terrific information. I've traveled from coast to coast in the USA and have used many of your hints (like staying on the outbound side of a city to miss traffic the next morning). Interesting that I found myself on this lens today because I'm about to embark on another road trip myself, from South Carolina, through 3 states in the Midwest, over to NY State, then back to SC.

    I enjoyed your video about Tybee Island, GA. I lived on Tybee for 13 years before moving to SC, and my daughter was married at the Tybee Lighthouse! A definite 5* for this delightful lens.
  • kohuether Apr 18, 2009 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    this is a nice comprehensive lens about planning a road trip. My husband and I did this over the summer. We knew where we were starting and ending and then sort of planned the trip as we went along. And, we did this with a cat. :)
  • JaguarJulie Apr 17, 2009 @ 6:24 pm | delete
    You've made this an appealing lens for a U.S. road trip! More up my mom's alley than mine -- I do the European vacations and she travels the U.S. ;)
  • wayfarer Apr 13, 2009 @ 9:29 am | delete
    Great lens! You took me back to all those fun family road trips from Illinois to Florida.
  • jessicahoward Apr 10, 2009 @ 8:22 am | delete
    great lens....thanx for sharing...
  • Apr 9, 2009 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    oh me and my husband roadtripped through New England last October for a week.. loved every moment. AAA trip planner has a great interactive map that helped me alot when planning our trip. great lens.
  • Beas Apr 9, 2009 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    I have never been in the states but always dreamt of making a road trip. Very useful and comprehensive info. One of my favorites!
  • Apr 9, 2009 @ 3:32 am | delete
    You know, I am kind of itching to go on a road trip myself at some point this year. Haven't gone on a major one since 2006 (though have taken some shorter trips since, such as going to Portland for a Church retreat, spending a weekend at Harrison Hot Springs, and going to a friend's wedding in Ellensburg and Spokane). By the way, what did you think of the Seattle area?
  • vooouuuuus Apr 9, 2009 @ 2:46 am | delete
    Do a Road trip in Quebec State, you will not regret it.
  • EagleScoutMom Apr 8, 2009 @ 9:58 pm | delete
    Definitely a lens to "Favorite" for future reference!!! Awesome 5 stars ! My husband and I were just talking this morning about doing a 3 week roadtrip out west this summer. (We live on the east coast). We've been up and down the east coast but never out west.) It's on our Bucket List !
  • KimGiancaterino Apr 8, 2009 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    This lens is like taking a mini-vacation. I always get ideas for new places to see. We did the Grand Canyon road trip last year. Awesome indeed! Angel Blessings to you...
  • mbgphoto Apr 7, 2009 @ 10:30 pm | delete
    Wow! You have lots of great ideas! I love road trips. This is a 5* lens.
  • OhMe Apr 7, 2009 @ 9:42 pm | delete
    Congratulations for being in the top ten in the South Carolina Group
  • Frankster Apr 6, 2009 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    What a fabulous lens filled with great info and products to make any trip even better. 5 stars, favorite and I'm a FAN! Bear hugs, Frankster aka Bearmeister aka Cat-Woman
  • nwmtrainingpartner Apr 5, 2009 @ 7:04 pm | delete
    You finally debunked the room key myth for me. Thanks! Also, I am shocked more people didn't say driving through Minnesota was their favorite. Minnesota in the summertime is as close to heaven as one can come. Ignore the mosquitos because everything else is worth it!
  • OhMe Apr 2, 2009 @ 3:09 pm | delete
    Welcome to the South Carolina Group
  • RyanRE Apr 2, 2009 @ 9:05 am | delete
    This is such an awesome lens Kiwi. I have traveled every state west of Texas by road trip and I highly recommend that everybody go out and do it at least once.
  • OhMe Apr 1, 2009 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    Thank you for the kind words about South Carolina and this qualifies this lens for the South Carolina Group. We hope you will submit this lens. We would love to have you. Check us out. http://www.squidoo.com/groups/southcarolina
  • OhMe Apr 1, 2009 @ 3:45 pm | delete
    Hmmmm. North Carolina gets it's own module and South Carolina doesn't. Now, I don't know about that. I might take that very personal but otherwise this is a super great lens and I enjoyed it!
  • canon_cameras Mar 30, 2009 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    Great lens on road trips, just love to travel..Remember always take your camera, you just never know what you may find..

    http://www.canonpowershotdigitalcamerasonline.com/blog/canon-powershot-sd600/canon-powershot-sd600
  • JohannTheDog Mar 16, 2009 @ 6:20 am | delete
    Wow, what an extensive and fun lens! I'd love to go on a road trip with my Mum! Thanks for the info! Woofs, Johann
  • Mar 14, 2009 @ 7:07 am | delete
    Excellent - 5 Stars!

    Informative and colourful!

    Best wishes
    Marisa Angelis
    Artist Designer Writer Poet Philanthropist Humanitarian Promoter
    Four Nominations including "Australian of the Year 2003" Short List
  • Telma Mar 10, 2009 @ 6:19 pm | delete
    Thanks for all this useful information. Beautiful Lens! teleassistência
  • SemperFidelis Mar 2, 2009 @ 7:27 am | delete
    I said this before Kiwi, I love the table in the intro! ~ Colleen ;)
  • Ramkitten Feb 27, 2009 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    Another excellent lens, which I'm lensrolling to a few of mine related to travel. I love a good road trip ... especially because my husband does most of the driving while I sightsee and sing. We're hitting the road again in just over a month for a cruise around southern Arizona. Some great tips here for our trip.
  • shoofirefly Feb 26, 2009 @ 9:23 pm | delete
    This is totally THE coolest lens I have seen ever! Awesome. I will definantly refer to this when I take a trip. Thanks for the inspiration.
  • JollyvilleChick Feb 25, 2009 @ 11:00 pm | delete
    Your lens is extremely well done. Content, format, graphics, organization - it's all exceptional.
  • akyfv72117 Feb 13, 2009 @ 1:26 am | delete
    What a great lens 5* You should promote it in my group PromoteU.
  • billyannecrews Feb 7, 2009 @ 12:42 am | delete
    Thanks for this lens! I hope to do my Route 66 tour soon! I can't wait. I love your lens. Good info!

    Billy Anne Crews
  • swbedrick Jan 19, 2009 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    I just traveled I95 for a road trip and it was fantastic, however, I do wish I had seen this lens first.
  • Sarunas Jan 19, 2009 @ 10:00 am | delete
    WoW, what a useful lens. :)
    Five stars for great job.
  • monarch13 Jan 14, 2009 @ 5:13 am | delete
    I am shaking your New Giant Squid 100 Club Tentacles in heartfelt Congratulations!

    Michelle (Monarch 13)
  • Robyn_Abbatiello Jan 9, 2009 @ 8:02 pm | delete
    What a great lens 5* You should promote it in my group PromoteU.
  • thesolowriter Jan 4, 2009 @ 8:24 pm | delete
    FANTASTIC lens! Truly great information, well presented, colorful, engaging. I'm a road trip pro and this lens has inspired me to hit the road. Makes me want to leave now!
  • SemperFidelis Dec 11, 2008 @ 6:29 am | delete
    Great lens. I like the table used in the intro module Kiwi! 5* and faved. ~ Colleen ;)
  • marks2007 Dec 7, 2008 @ 9:34 pm | delete
    Traveling the Unites States is a blessing; thank you for a terrific lens.
  • Ener-G Dec 5, 2008 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    Wow! Most fabulous lens. The only thing it's missing is a YouTube module with that song...On the road again. Loved the links in the Intro module. Very cool and different.
  • GHouse Nov 30, 2008 @ 3:52 am | delete
    Hi!! Just come to see your nice lens. I did my travel lens too. It's about my hotel in hua hin Thailand. Hua Hin is a charming town of clean white sandy beach. If you come to Thailand, please visit us.
  • Nov 18, 2008 @ 9:28 pm | delete
    great lens! try to check mine
  • spencewriter Nov 13, 2008 @ 11:01 am | delete
    Great tips. I've taken these tips into account many times. Great lens!
  • Minman Nov 5, 2008 @ 6:27 am | delete
    Have seen many places across the US. Nice Job...My Wife especially likes Yellowstone and the Keys.

    I have started a Lens about How GPS units can save gas and even your marriage.

    Check it out...
  • thesolowriter Oct 24, 2008 @ 11:01 am | delete
    I lensrolled you. Great site.
  • chefkeem Oct 22, 2008 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    I was finally able to bless this masterpiece lens! Wonderful job!
  • awelldressedbullet Oct 21, 2008 @ 5:42 am | delete
    What an awesome lens, you have covered everything and made it informative, very useful, interesting and fun, I'm looking forward to all your road trip lenses! - Kathy
  • Tiddledeewinks Sep 23, 2008 @ 10:27 pm | delete
    I went the middle route from Maine coast to the deserts of Utah in the 70's. My brother just came to Maine from Utah!
  • bbug Sep 13, 2008 @ 7:51 pm | delete
    Tons of great information. I can't wait to take a trip, hopefully gas prices will go back down.
  • mopsky31 Sep 10, 2008 @ 12:03 pm | delete
    Thanks for this valuable information. Very useful lens. Keep it up.
  • Patty_Reiser Aug 17, 2008 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    WOW! Is all I can say. You have alot of information here and some wonderful pictures. Though I didn't see anything on Joshua Tree National Park when you mentioned parks in California. Here's a lens about JTNP http://www.squidoo.com/jtnp
  • TerriLorah Aug 14, 2008 @ 12:10 am | delete
    loaded with info. Thanks for a great lens. Makes me want to go on that road trip right now!
  • Frankster Jul 31, 2008 @ 12:03 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. Very informative and comprehensive. 5 stars. Bear hugs, Frankie
  • Alex-and-Ra Jul 11, 2008 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    great lens with TONS of info. i love road trips and your info is actually pretty helpful. thanks!
  • Alex-and-Ra Jul 11, 2008 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    great lens with TONS of info. i love road trips and your info is actually pretty helpful. thanks!
  • EditorDave Jul 11, 2008 @ 12:00 am | delete
    Wow! Great lens. I've traveled across the U.S. from coast to coast many, many times. (by the way, you need to add NEW MEXICO www.squidoo.com/new_mexico to your list of states to vote on!). Driving across some of the *biggest states* such as -- Montana (www.squidoo.com/montana_monster), New Mexico, and Colorado (www.squidoo.com/colorado_experience) and so on really tests the stamina of the drivers as well as the folks trapped in the car with them. Your lens helps with giving a perspective on that road trip. Thanks for the great ride!
  • Amanda_Blue Jul 9, 2008 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    This is a most comprehensive, beautifully conceived and designed lens! What haven't you thought of?! Thank you!
  • WesJefferson Jul 9, 2008 @ 1:37 pm | delete
    Hey, excellent lens! Maybe you need to do a separate series on our National Parks (hint! hint!)as they are a road trip sub-cat all to theirselves...
  • beachbum_gabby Jul 7, 2008 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    wow! excellent lens. everything you need to know about traveling the US. Bookmarked this! 5*
  • CliveAnderson Jul 3, 2008 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    This is my second visit here now as there is just so much good stuff to have a look at and take on board. I still haven't digested it all or anywhere near for that matter, but it is such a worthy lens and I find it sort of exciting to read.
    Kind Regards
    Clive Anderson
  • Keaka77 Jun 25, 2008 @ 3:16 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens. This is very useful lens especially those planning to travel in the US. Learned a lot.

    teacher
  • peacesoftheworld Jun 22, 2008 @ 11:38 pm | delete
    i have some amazing shots of denali national park alaska as well as information. i could use help on my lens if you would like some pictures or feedback on the last frontier
  • youhavegottobekidding Jun 19, 2008 @ 6:57 am | delete
    one of the best Lens that i have read so far. and the best thing about this is that those great pictures.
  • glowchick Jun 12, 2008 @ 8:47 am | delete
    Great Lens! I saw you on Linkreferral(shameless plug) You have great info and pics! 5 easy stars!
  • Gigglesoup Jun 11, 2008 @ 12:15 pm | delete
    Great lens. If you are ever in California you should definitely visit Lassen Volcanic National Park (east of Redding). It's one of the least visited National Parks, so you aren't overwhelmed by crowds. Really spectacular. I have a travel website as well: Top Vacation Spots. Stop by.
  • beachbum_gabby Jun 2, 2008 @ 10:43 pm | delete
    I enjoy the cross country roadtrip, surely I'll be coming back for more. worth giving 5*
  • Signhappy Jun 2, 2008 @ 8:52 pm | delete
    Ypu've got me day dreaming! Great lens--5 stars.
  • daria369 May 29, 2008 @ 5:25 pm | delete
    Very aesthetic and chock-full of information, love it! :)
  • May 28, 2008 @ 8:59 pm | delete
    Excellent lens! As someone who spends one-third of his life working on the road, I found the tips right on the money. I even learned a few things! Thanks!
  • kellywissink May 26, 2008 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    WOW! This is fantastic and thorough information as we are planning our year round travels through the US. I have it bookmarked and will refer back to it often. Well done!
  • PleasantValley May 23, 2008 @ 4:13 am | delete
    I like how you put this lens together, especially the fact that you focused on the "how-to" aspect, and not just on the pretty things to see in America. By the way, it would be nice if you could give some tips on travel games, relieving boredom and preventing arguments in the car while traveling with family. :)
  • LDWorld May 23, 2008 @ 1:09 am | delete
    Congratulations on making TOP 100!
    Useful and helpful info. We've been to most of the places with 42 states under our belt:)our goal to visit every state in the Union...hopefully next year
  • NewRichMarketing May 21, 2008 @ 5:37 pm | delete
    AWESOME lens! Very informative with great pictures. I plan to have a #1 rated lens one day and I'll be turning here for inspiration! Thanks a lot!!!
  • flowski May 18, 2008 @ 6:50 pm | delete
    I feel like I've just been an a fabulous USA whirlwind vacation, thanks for the trip! BTW, can you please add Colorado to the favorite states to visit poll? I love the Colorado Rockies.
  • MountainHigh May 18, 2008 @ 3:07 pm | delete
    ooopps! I forgot to include the link to the photos and videos of east Ky. in case you allow this one, heres the link:
    www.MyFountainDesigns.com/A_View_From_a_Mountain_Top.php
  • MountainHigh May 18, 2008 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens! I spent 14 years in east Texas and don't think I have ever seen as beautiful sunsets as what you can see there.
    For some great views of east Ky, check out my photo album with scenes from a mountain top in photos and videos.
    Great Job!
  • May 18, 2008 @ 10:07 am | delete
    Hi, you have great and very informative lens. 5 stars of course.
  • CleanFace May 17, 2008 @ 1:40 am | delete
    Nice pictures and useful information. thanks! 5 stars.
  • sonia5880 May 16, 2008 @ 5:59 am | delete
    Wow..Great lens! I just returned from Jamaica and loved it! I have so much information that I need to share with everyone and will have plenty more Lenses on the way!
    Check Out My First Squidoo Lens: Best Time to Visit Montego Bay, Jamaica

    OR

    Check Out My Second Squidoo Lens: The Rose Hall Great House & The Legend of the White Witch: Annie Palmer
  • Pamela C May 15, 2008 @ 4:24 pm | delete
    This lens is a wealth of information. I will try to use all the great tips. We are getting into the motor home and planning to be gone 6 weeks. That's two adults and three kids. I'm going to need a rest when I get home.
  • Karen_Knight_Bennett May 12, 2008 @ 6:36 am | delete
    Beautiful lens. Congrats on Lens Of The Day! Very informative and the pictures are great.
  • FengShuiStyle May 12, 2008 @ 2:39 am | delete
    Woweeee. This is more like "around the U.S. in 80 days". Very nice, and I love the photos. I just finished a lens on saving historic buildings, just like the ones you're going to see on your ROAD TRIP! ;-) If you get a sec, stop on over: Get Rich by Saving Old Buildings (Or, why is Historic Preservation so smart)....
    Peace, Jennifer
  • QuantumTraveler May 11, 2008 @ 9:57 am | delete
    You deserve to be Lens Of The Day. I especially like your pictures of New England. Thanks for sharing all this good advice.
  • Your_Profit_Coach May 11, 2008 @ 12:42 am | delete
    Great guide to the USA.

    I have never been (I am in the UK) but I have always liked the idea of going on a road trip.

    A very inspiring lens and congratulations on winning the lens of the day.
  • site-builder May 10, 2008 @ 11:45 pm | delete
    Great lens and great photography.
    High Five...
  • badmsm May 10, 2008 @ 6:38 pm | delete
    Nothing like a road trip to set the summer mood! Congrats on LOTD! 5 Stars for you!
  • jasmineann May 10, 2008 @ 3:11 pm | delete
    Wow! Amazing,comprehensive and informative lens. Adding to my faves for whenever we do our next trip to US. Well deserved LOTD :)
  • iqbal615 May 10, 2008 @ 3:05 pm | delete
    Thanks to visit my lens.Congratulations on LOTD.Your lens have great info.Thanks for sharing.5 * for you
  • CliveAnderson May 10, 2008 @ 11:36 am | delete
    An absolutely outstanding lens as I expect you know. Full of not only interesting and informative information, but pretty much everything needed to know about crossing and experiencing the great outback. Easy 5 stars, added to fav's and also added myself as fan.
    Kind Regards
    Clive Anderson
    Traffic Solution Specialist
  • JonitasKalimpo May 10, 2008 @ 11:20 am | delete
    great lens this one! The prize of lens of the day, is perfect for this lens. Thanks for making it and sharing with us.
  • roysumit May 10, 2008 @ 11:16 am | delete
    Congrats for LOTD. You have mastered the art of creating a great lens. What an awesome work by you.
  • steve866 May 9, 2008 @ 7:58 pm | delete
    Best lens I've ever laid my eye on, and USEFUL. WOW!
  • Dav1d0 May 9, 2008 @ 1:45 pm | delete
    Great lens ;0 Nice content and pictures. 5 stars ;)
  • Sisters May 9, 2008 @ 10:29 am | delete
    GREAT LENS! If you need more information from some of our trip journals, check out our lenses. We are 2007 homeschool graduates who have been blessed to travel to all 50 states with our family! http://www.squidoo.com/camperschool
    You'll see more links to some of our journals on CAMPERSCHOOL
  • ecovicki May 9, 2008 @ 9:19 am | delete
    Very interesting lens. Thanks for visiting from the Store boards.
  • Lorie May 9, 2008 @ 8:44 am | delete
    So much great info on traveling- way to go!
    Congrats on winning LOTD!
    Lorie
    Save gas- ride a motorcycle in style!
  • chickadddee May 9, 2008 @ 7:22 am | delete
    ROAD TRIP!!
  • vynco May 9, 2008 @ 5:40 am | delete
    Excellent lens

    preeti
    http://www.bookcheapest.com
  • RawBill May 9, 2008 @ 1:34 am | delete
    There is one magical place in the United States that I thought you could include on this lens. Lake Tahoe, it is my favourite spot in the States.
  • RawBill May 9, 2008 @ 1:15 am | delete
    What a great lens!!!! You have definately spent some hours on this one. Congratulations on LOTD.
    I am an Aussie who has travelled to a lot of these places on my road trip across the States 10 years ago. I am currently putting together a lens covering the places that I have travelled to, drop by and check it out at
    TravelandAdventure
  • Retro_Loco May 9, 2008 @ 12:36 am | delete
    This is a fun lens!! And a very thorough one. I think you covered every aspect of road trips. I'm ready to roll!!!!!! We nerds can't forget those laptops, can we? ;-) Congrats on LOTD!
  • kimmckay May 8, 2008 @ 11:41 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! Road trips are the ultimate holiday, whether its with a family or not. Please check out my lens on campervan travel in Australia!
  • stephenc May 8, 2008 @ 11:16 pm | delete
    Good site! Lots of stuff.
    Gas and Auto Expense Money Saving Tips
    StephenC
  • bernadette1 May 8, 2008 @ 10:44 pm | delete
    Congratulations! Great lens!
  • ms-giggles May 8, 2008 @ 9:53 pm | delete
    Hi, Congrats on LOTD. You really put a lot of thought and effort into your lens. I bow down to the lens of the day.
    Thanks Beth
  • WhippetTalk May 8, 2008 @ 2:22 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD and for having an awesome lens! Anyone traveling this summer and going through Arizona, make sure you stop in Sedona! Their Pink Jeep Tours are spectacular. I just went last week and can't stop talking about it.
  • bdkz May 8, 2008 @ 9:35 am | delete
    Awesome lens. A road trip sounds like a lot of fun!
  • beboskins May 8, 2008 @ 9:17 am | delete
    Road trips are awesome! I wonder if it's easier now with a GPS or if that takes some of the fun out of turning down an unknown road...
  • britney-smith May 8, 2008 @ 8:28 am | delete
    Very Outstanding Lens ! COngrats on the lens of the day ! GReat 5**** for you!
  • FoxMusic May 8, 2008 @ 7:46 am | delete
    Thank you, this is a Remarkable lens = Congrats on LOTD!! Road Trip
  • NAIZA May 8, 2008 @ 7:42 am | delete
    Fantastic Lens! This is very useful lens especially those planning to travel in the US. Hopefully, I could come to visit someday! I really learned a lot. Definitely, a fabulous five!
  • archetekt May 8, 2008 @ 1:44 am | delete
    WOW! A lot of great info. 5* Lens!! Driving is more fun than flying if there is time for it. there's so much to see.
  • GypsyPirate May 8, 2008 @ 12:22 am | delete
    I Just got my car ready today - I'll be road tripping this weekend. Great lens! (But, it was very hard to pick one favorite National Park!) Congratulations on LoTD!
  • Rahim May 7, 2008 @ 10:22 pm | delete
    Hey..yor page is sooo amazing. Its great information and so much to know about. This must have taken you looong time. I'v travelled from Biingham Al to San Diego CA by car all by myself. Its almost from east to west. Gr8..keep it up
  • rms May 7, 2008 @ 10:20 pm | delete
    Wow! I think you've covered everything. I'll be back here before my next road trip for sure!
  • PaulaFarris May 7, 2008 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    Bravo! What an informative and helpful lens. Congrats on LOTD! I'd give it 10 stars if I could!

    Since it is getting more difficult to save money on gasoline this lens will show you how to save money in many other areas: udget Family Travel

    Let me know what you think of it!
    Paula Farris
    "The Recovering Nonachiever"
  • collagen May 7, 2008 @ 9:28 pm | delete
    Great lens 5* I am sure will be helpful for many and solving problem for others. Keep up a good work. Healthy Benefits of Water
  • Evelyn_Saenz May 7, 2008 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    What a great lens! Congratulations on Lens of the Day! 5 stars and favored!

    As you travel around be sure to plan on visiting the Wardsboro 4th of July Celebration. Vermont is the place to be for the Fourth!
  • nixbox May 7, 2008 @ 6:14 pm | delete
    Nice info there.
  • chefkeem May 7, 2008 @ 5:49 pm | delete
    Incredible Masterpiece lens, kiwi! 5*s and congrats to your absolutely positively super-well-deserved LotD!
  • Rob3 May 7, 2008 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    Great lens! So much info here - like any good travel article it makes you want to get up and go! Congrats on LOTD. 5*
  • BABYKITTY May 7, 2008 @ 4:33 pm | delete
    Congrats on Lens of the Day! Excellent Lens!

    Tip--Put anything that might leak an a ziploc bag of its own and then into the toiletries bag.
  • Applyit May 7, 2008 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    Great Lens!!! 5*'s! & Congrats on LOTD!

    If you have a minute come checkout my lens on Cheap Travel Sites Oh, and don't forget to tell me what you think!
  • Billco May 7, 2008 @ 4:00 pm | delete
    Wow! Lot of work went into this lens! Good job. 5 Stars!
  • GreenRevolution May 7, 2008 @ 2:23 pm | delete
    Wow! What a terrific lens! So many wonderful things to see and so little time. Extremely well done! 5 *****!!
    Before packing your car and heading off on that road trip, check out my lens for the best tips to save money on gas. Cheers!

    Top 10 Fuel-Saving Tips
  • ShortSaleRealtor May 7, 2008 @ 2:23 pm | delete
    great lens 5 stars 4 u
  • Marelisa May 7, 2008 @ 2:14 pm | delete
    Great lens! I'm going to feature it on my "100 things to do before you die - create your bucket list" lens.
  • LaraineRose May 7, 2008 @ 1:23 pm | delete
    Very impressive lens which deserves LOTD (for a month at least). 5 stars, favorite and lensrolled to my "Staycation" lens.
  • blondeheroine May 7, 2008 @ 1:10 pm | delete
    I *just* returned from a road trip last night. I love them. I've been wanting to do a cross country for as long as I can remember and will definitely be back to plan. Coincidentally, I was wondering just how much I would save if I had a Hybrid. Thanks for the information!
  • KimGiancaterino May 7, 2008 @ 12:45 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD!
  • AdriennePetersen May 7, 2008 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    Thanks for the great info...I've been wanting to plan a road trip! 5 stars and favorited, congrats on LOTD!
  • pyle_mountain May 7, 2008 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Great lens and congratulations on your Lens of the Day award. A quick tip - many men have a "get there" mentality. That can mess up a road trip like this. Men need to realize this mentality, relax and enjoy the drive.
  • poddys May 7, 2008 @ 12:03 pm | delete
    Cool, this is definitely a lens and a half to say the least! Very nice job. Of course you skimped a bit on each region - but then the lens would take 15 minutes to load LOL!

    From personal experience, I think a laptop is a must. Most hotels in the USA now have free WiFi, except the cheapest of motels, and also many McDonalds, Barnes & Noble, Wendys, Starbucks etc have free WiFi. There are sites where you can look up free WiFi spots in each zip code. With a laptop you can see what hotels are available, book a room, see what's in a certain area etc, plus of course keep in touch with news and what's happening back home via the web and email.

    A cell phone is invaluable as you said. If you are visiting the USA from overseas, I recommend a Pay As You Go phone rather than using your normal phone, since the rates are so much cheaper. But watch for the region that they cover.

    Hope this helps... This is a great lens and deserves LOTD.
  • Janet21 May 7, 2008 @ 11:47 am | delete
    Now THIS is a lens! Great job and congrats LOTD. Well deserved. :)
  • eccles1 May 7, 2008 @ 11:34 am | delete
    America the beautiful what a great lens
  • carrieokier May 7, 2008 @ 11:09 am | delete
    Really awesome job on this lens. I want to take off right now! Wish I could be a free spirit...
  • LeslieBrenner May 7, 2008 @ 10:52 am | delete
    Great lens, congratulations on LOTD! Drove cross-country once.
  • dtbs May 7, 2008 @ 10:45 am | delete
    fun and informative lens! thanks for sharing this info! please check mine out at----------------> Kava Kava.
  • KimberlyDawnWells May 7, 2008 @ 10:08 am | delete
    Found this through your blog. Awesome job!
    ~Kimberly
    Squidoo's Community Organizer
  • funwithtrains May 6, 2008 @ 11:33 pm | delete
    Cool Lens! 5 stars and a favorite from me! Thanks for visiting my Marklin Trains lens!
  • Margaret_Schaut May 6, 2008 @ 11:32 am | delete
    Wonderful, useful page! Welcome to the Masterpiece Movement on Squidoo group!
  • NightSquid May 6, 2008 @ 9:52 am | delete
    Wow Nice Lens KiwisOutback
    This better have taken you longer than ten minutes, or I'm doing something very wrong.
    Cheers NightSquid
  • wildrosetreasure May 4, 2008 @ 6:05 am | delete
    Nice lens. Saw you on the stores board.
  • amandaquerque May 3, 2008 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    Roadtrips are my favorite past time! I love this lens and I am so happy to add it to the BIG LENSES Group!
  • The_Bard May 3, 2008 @ 6:52 am | delete
    I've been planning on a trip along these lines for a while. This lens is a superb resource. Packed with information and useful tips - absolutely excellent! 5*s - Paul
  • EvieJewelry Apr 26, 2008 @ 8:45 pm | delete
    Great Lens
  • BigJim Apr 25, 2008 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    Very informative lens. Thanks for including the Green Lodging Lens. You are included there as well.
  • KimGiancaterino Apr 25, 2008 @ 12:17 pm | delete
    Wow... this is one amazing lens! Welcome to All Things Travel, and I'm giving you a Squid Angel Blessing too.
  • Tiddledeewinks Apr 24, 2008 @ 7:36 pm | delete
    Great lens for travelers. I would like to see more about traveling with dogs, and things like games to occupy the kids time might be nice, too!
  • Apr 24, 2008 @ 4:24 pm | delete
    Thanks For Joining My World Travel Group!
  • Apr 24, 2008 @ 8:32 am | delete
    Great Lens so much info! Thanks for submitting it to my group Travelmania
  • CherylK Apr 23, 2008 @ 11:34 am | delete
    I will hop in a car and drive across the country at the drop of a hat! Love this lens!!
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Apr 22, 2008 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    I travel cross country every summer, I would rather drive than fly any day of the week.
    Great lens!
    *****& lensroll
    Liz
  • rockycha Apr 22, 2008 @ 6:53 pm | delete
    outstanding lens! found ya on the ebay boards, high fives!
  • NewRiver Apr 22, 2008 @ 6:16 pm | delete
    WoW kiwi, you've outdone yourself! Five stars!
  • sisterra Apr 22, 2008 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    Great Lens!
  • cherisorganics Apr 22, 2008 @ 9:38 am | delete
    I love road trips

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