Six-Thousand-Miles-Backroads-Part1-Bob Davis Podcast-1135
Six Thousand Miles Backroads Part 1 Of A Series
I’ve traveled six thousand miles on the Backroads since I left Arizona in February. More than eleven states and many experiences. Details in Six-Thousand-Miles-Backroads-Part1-Bob Davis Podcast-1135.
Arizona to Wisconsin
Firstly I talk about the routes I’ve taken from Arizona to Wisconsin by way of several states.
From the Southwest
Secondly it all started in Quartzsite Arizona.
To clarify I spend my winters in the Southwest.
To The South East
So a spring wedding scheduled for March 15th in Sarasota Florida was a great motivator and trip goal.
Therefore on about February 26th, 2024 I left Quartzsite to begin what would turn out to be a six thousand mile trip.
Experiences
Above all in Six-Thousand-Miles-Backroads-Part1-Bob Davis Podcast-1135 I detail the routes and experiences along the way.
Backroads
In the same fashion I explain my motivation in staying to America’s BackRoads.
However every now and then I have to take an interstate.
But I try to keep that to a minimum.
Accordingly I headed out East along Interstate 8 in Southwestern Arizona.
Routes and Takeaways
Additionally I detail some takeaways from each state I traversed on my way to Florida.
One For The Books
All in all this trip through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and eventually Florida is one for the books.
Desert Border
For one thing the whole trip was either along the US-Mexico border…
Gulf Coast
Or the Gulf Coast.
Including at length beach towns and shores along the Gulf Coast.
Series
In contrast this journey is a series because of my experiences in Florida and on up the East Coast.
Truck Stops To Parking Lots
From potential campgrounds to truck stops and parking lots it’s been quite an experience.
Overall deserts, mountains, beaches and swamps.
Small Towns
And some undeniably wonderful small towns along the way.
Low And Slow Travel
One of the points overlooked by many thinking about the nomad lifestyle is the fact that we travel low and slow.
That is to say that travel does not have to be compressed into a short period of time.
The Vast Nation
Even more the opportunity to observe and catalog vast swaths of the country seen from its back roads is key.
Media Disconnect
Most important is the country one sees from the back roads is not the country the media shows us.
Positive
In the positive side I saw a lot of development and activity this trip.
Negative
In a similar fashion I did not see mayhem on the US Border.
Conclusion
In conclusion aside from in season traffic and too much development in Florida…
There’s nothing like a long trip on the back roads.
Six-Thousand-Miles-Backroads-Part1-Bob Davis Podcast-1135
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