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Calculated Shard: 188 (from laksa006)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa188.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/","crawl_time":1776477293,"first_indexed_time":1706324732,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,etbtravelphotography!\/map-of-travels-2\/ s443","src_root_hash":"8480501027669202588","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Map of My Year Long Road Trip Across the USA - ETB Travel Photography","meta_descriptions":["This map tracks my travels across the USA via scenic byways. My dogs and I ventured to many scenic and historic places along the way."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The below map tracks my road trip along America’s scenic byways. It shows the general path, but is not exact.\nThe Plan\nWhen I set out on this journey, my plan was to minimize driving on Interstates while connecting several scenic byways across the lower 48 states.  In addition, I wanted to avoid snow, to visit my parents for Christmas, to spend my 40th birthday in California with some friends, and to connect with some others traveling to Colorado in June.\nThe Journey\nAs a result, I began in September of 2010 heading northeast toward Maine to enjoy the fall colors.  Thereafter, I turned south down the east coast and returned to Dallas for Christmas through the Super Bowl which was held in the metroplex that year.  During this time, I lost my lab, Scout, of 13 years, though my dobie, Petey, made the entire journey.\nIn February, I began again, this time heading west.  I was only gone a few weeks before I flew home to be with my father in the ICU.  I stayed home through his passing and funeral and picked up my journey in mid-March where I left off in Arizona.\nFrom Arizona I continued west to California and headed up the coast.  I veered off the west coast in northern California and zig-zagged through the Midwest states, before ultimately heading west again to Washington.  With three weeks left in my trip, I tripped on a fallen tree and ended up in the hospital with a piece of a branch in my leg.\nThis accident slowed my trip a little, but I got some nursing help from some friends in Oregon where I ultimately finished my journey before tacking on a few other sight-seeing adventures on the way home.\nMy Experience\nI began with no camper van experience and little knowledge of the difference between national lands (forests, parks, refuges).  I never had a reservation for a campground.  I just floated along with my general plan while meeting amazing new people and while reconnecting with distant relatives and friends.  During the time of my travels, van life wasn’t common, so strangers were always inviting me their home and buying me dinner.  I think they felt sorry for me!\nOver the year, I traveled 57,000 miles in VANilla which needed maintenance, but mostly held up well.  I saw tons of wildlife and visited several scenic and historic places.  The USA is a beautiful country with a lot to offer.\nMy Blog\nMy blog began as a means to let my mom know where I was all of the time without having to constantly call. It has since morphed into an award winning travel blog. I hope I have shared some interesting stories and photos of my travels. If you have enjoyed any part of it, please consider using my affiliate links on other posts when applicable. 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Thanks\\!\n\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fetbtravelphotography.com%2Fmap-of-travels-2%2F&t=Map%C2%A0of%C2%A0My%20Year%20Long%20Road%20Trip%20Across%20the%20USA \"Share on Facebook\")\n- [Twitter](https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Map%C2%A0of%C2%A0My%20Year%20Long%20Road%20Trip%20Across%20the%20USA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fetbtravelphotography.com%2Fmap-of-travels-2%2F \"Share on X\")\n- Pinterest\n\nThe below map tracks my road trip along America’s scenic byways. It shows the general path, but is not exact.\n\n## The Plan\nWhen I set out on this journey, my plan was to minimize driving on Interstates while connecting several scenic byways across the lower 48 states. In addition, I wanted to avoid snow, to visit my parents for Christmas, to spend my 40th birthday in California with some friends, and to connect with some others traveling to Colorado in June.\n\n## The Journey\nAs a result, I began in September of 2010 heading northeast toward Maine to enjoy the fall colors. Thereafter, I turned south down the east coast and returned to Dallas for Christmas through the Super Bowl which was held in the metroplex that year. During this time, I lost my lab, Scout, of 13 years, though my dobie, Petey, made the entire journey.\n\nIn February, I began again, this time heading west. I was only gone a few weeks before I flew home to be with my father in the ICU. I stayed home through his passing and funeral and picked up my journey in mid-March where I left off in Arizona.\n\nFrom Arizona I continued west to California and headed up the coast. I veered off the west coast in northern California and zig-zagged through the Midwest states, before ultimately heading west again to Washington. With three weeks left in my trip, I tripped on a fallen tree and ended up in the hospital with a piece of a branch in my leg.\n\nThis accident slowed my trip a little, but I got some nursing help from some friends in Oregon where I ultimately finished my journey before tacking on a few other sight-seeing adventures on the way home.\n\n## My Experience\nI began with no camper van experience and little knowledge of the difference between national lands (forests, parks, refuges). I never had a reservation for a campground. I just floated along with my general plan while meeting amazing new people and while reconnecting with distant relatives and friends. During the time of my travels, van life wasn’t common, so strangers were always inviting me their home and buying me dinner. I think they felt sorry for me\\!\n\nOver the year, I traveled 57,000 miles in VANilla which needed maintenance, but mostly held up well. I saw tons of wildlife and visited several scenic and historic places. The USA is a beautiful country with a lot to offer.\n\n## My Blog\nMy blog began as a means to let my mom know where I was all of the time without having to constantly call. It has since morphed into an award winning travel blog. I hope I have shared some interesting stories and photos of my travels. If you have enjoyed any part of it, please consider using my affiliate links on other posts when applicable. ETB\n\n![map of road trip along scenic byways across the USA](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/etbtravelphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/ETB-Travel-Photography20202020-12-03-1.jpg?resize=870%2C580&ssl=1)\n\n[Interactive Link to Map](https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/edit?mid=15kBTDj25RMC3EEpl_cN2wM2Cbss&msa=0&ll=31.816323229804944%2C-98.75940540554814&spn=3.182206%2C6.855469&z=4)\n\n![Best Adventure Travel Blog](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/etbtravelphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_8219.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)\n\n### Like this:\nLike Loading...\n\nIf you like this article, please share. 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[View all posts by Beth Bankhead](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/author\/etbtravelphotography\/)\n\n## Post navigation\n[Previous Post Day 15 – Sights along the Seaway Trail Part 3](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/day-15-sights-along-the-seaway-trail-part-3\/)\n\n[Next Post Day 16 – Adirondack Adventure](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/day-16-adirondack-adventure\/)\n\n## 22 thoughts on “Map of My Year Long Road Trip Across the USA”\n1. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9adc10b1552078aa19d7dc23ad727556423e8cb053524f9ba7e76d000f9d7b20?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **Connie Hendricks**\n   \n   [September 28, 201010:55 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-246)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-246)\n   \n   I see upsidedown drops, yea, it worked, not only are you brave your a tech person too. I’m loving reading and following your travels. Connie in Louisville, KY\n   \n   Loading...\n2. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dad55f0ed04a484d249627636ee1c01bf744b8b945f6ca453a23a1fbdeb8e94e?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **[Judy Teel](http:\/\/Happytravels!)**\n   \n   [September 28, 201011:49 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-247)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-247)\n   \n   Excellent!! Works great!\\!\n   \n   Loading...\n3. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/600160e1beff8c0cfa1709afbea0ba3b9f7e75d93d879eca09f3b8b1cf396a65?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **Mom**\n   \n   [September 29, 20102:27 am](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-248)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-248)\n   \n   I must not know the secret. I see a map and that’s it. 🙁\n   \n   Loading...\n4. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4cf31ab42bd3b6280051fdfa0b255994d952bbad96b817d170341f317ad5f4f8?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **Catherine**\n   \n   [September 29, 201010:28 am](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-250)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-250)\n   \n   Looks good, nice work\\!\n   \n   Loading...\n5. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/345857ee1d5d774b8b7c0972dfa19a3b01ddb4867f9dd8abf7802379e170b090?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **Amy Lopez**\n   \n   [September 29, 20101:18 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-251)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-251)\n   \n   Map \\#2 didn’t work. No worries, we got an atlas to follow your travels. Great geography lesson for Samantha\\!\n   \n   Loading...\n6. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/daa73be0c3de7ba05a84c3c2b10bd1a9663e977d8c195e0eea83e34ab9d1a664?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **[Hannah](http:\/\/hannahinthekitchen.blogspot.com\/)**\n   \n   [September 29, 20105:14 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-252)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-252)\n   \n   It worked for me\\!\n   \n   Loading...\n   1. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e72016d0ef5c4fbfc9107eb52ec95241d7915c42541ecdb21dc84108a17cb4dd?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **[bbankcopa](http:\/\/adventuresofacouchsurfer.wordpress.com\/)**\n      \n      [September 29, 20106:32 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-254)\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-254)\n      \n      Curious, do you have a gmail account? Trying to marrow down why it works for some and not others! Thanks\n      \n      Sent from my iPhone\n      \n      Loading...\n7. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2f75c138a66ac683d11281a5c99e1a0d9ce27c900c05788cd43cd22e27f39be1?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **jennifer alexander**\n   \n   [October 6, 20108:26 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-347)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-347)\n   \n   Hey Beth\\!  \n    This is so great! I was actually in the middle of the Hudson River Valley Oct 1-5 but didn’t get as far north as you. The trees were starting to be beautiful down where we were (Rhinebeck, NY – where Chelsea’s wedding guests stayed). I have really enjoyed following your adventures – keep it up\\!  \n    Jennifer\n   \n   Loading...\n8. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/355d048ff1816ff884ca7fb5fe7a7665a41539d705913b41d5c01eca19a24790?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **[charmaine](http:\/\/oct.12\/)**\n   \n   [October 12, 201010:50 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-450)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-450)\n   \n   Hi Beth,  \n    Did you ever asked the dogs if they like thids trip and where may we be going..They look like a nice cozy bed would suit them just fine.  \n    Love AC\n   \n   Loading...\n   1. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e72016d0ef5c4fbfc9107eb52ec95241d7915c42541ecdb21dc84108a17cb4dd?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **[bbankcopa](http:\/\/adventuresofacouchsurfer.wordpress.com\/)**\n      \n      [October 13, 20108:10 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-466)\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-466)\n      \n      They have a nice cozy bed in VANilla and they use it 23 hours a day…think they are loving the adventure\\!\n      \n      Loading...\n9. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2403b095b9d38c07de28ccc8e8b2e3d7d5f04ce580233a4a9ac5892b3b47bff1?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **Kim**\n   \n   [October 20, 20108:08 am](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-686)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-686)\n   \n   Hey Beth, I have to confess, I have not followed your blog lately. I hope all is well and loof forward to catching up with your trip this week. Kim\n   \n   Loading...\n   1. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e72016d0ef5c4fbfc9107eb52ec95241d7915c42541ecdb21dc84108a17cb4dd?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **[bbankcopa](http:\/\/adventuresofacouchsurfer.wordpress.com\/)**\n      \n      [October 20, 20105:07 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-689)\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-689)\n      \n      Thanks for checking in\\!\n      \n      Loading...\n10. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3a76ca77aa607a741c5afd09d08845c9702a0953796c5ba1dc014e991013cfa6?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **Marti**\n    \n    [November 12, 20102:21 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-957)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-957)\n    \n    Hey chica! How are ya? I bet it’s getting cold now!!! Still above 70 in the big D!!! Have fun\\!\n    \n    Loading...\n11. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/27f7f1079e558f1ac04ae08a15859f6dffc6017fe511a6d6576758f9dd3bb333?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **Mark**\n    \n    [November 16, 20107:22 am](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-986)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-986)\n    \n    Pretty Cool Beth! Really enjoy reading your blog.\n    \n    Loading...\n    1. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e72016d0ef5c4fbfc9107eb52ec95241d7915c42541ecdb21dc84108a17cb4dd?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **[bbankcopa](http:\/\/adventuresofacouchsurfer.wordpress.com\/)**\n       \n       [November 16, 201010:33 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-996)\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-996)\n       \n       Awesome! Glad you like it.\n       \n       Loading...\n12. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f0f13e3415c8ae3941cc9665984985c84e002e6c19afeb3e441c2f7011462f17?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **Frank C. Cloyes**\n    \n    [November 29, 20107:49 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-1105)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-1105)\n    \n    Hell, Beth!…If I knew you had bear repellant & a .38, I would have had you sleep with the dogs! It appears that I was in more danger than you! I have a .44 special & a 9 mm….but I left them in S.C. !! P.S. Wilmington is in N.C. NOT S.C. Enjoyed your company & have a lot of respect for people that create their own destiny. Have worked for myself about since I got out of the Army in 1969. Probably knew anyone else would have fired me!Stay well & safe. Love, Frank Cloyes\n    \n    Loading...\n    1. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e72016d0ef5c4fbfc9107eb52ec95241d7915c42541ecdb21dc84108a17cb4dd?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **[bbankcopa](http:\/\/adventuresofacouchsurfer.wordpress.com\/)**\n       \n       [November 29, 20108:38 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-1108)\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-1108)\n       \n       Thanks for the edit…will make the correction\\!\n       \n       Loading...\n13. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f0f13e3415c8ae3941cc9665984985c84e002e6c19afeb3e441c2f7011462f17?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **Frank C. Cloyes**\n    \n    [November 29, 20107:55 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-1106)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-1106)\n    \n    Hell, Beth! If I knew you had bear spray & a .38, I would have had you sleep with the dogs! It appears that I was in more danger than you! When I told my daughter that I had invited you to spend the night, she said..what if her boy-friend was hiding outside, waiting to come in & kill you! What a world we live in! I’d rather be a little trusting, & take my chances. Life is too short to be a coward! Beth…stay well & safe. Please don’t pull the trigger without good cause! Frank Cloyes\n    \n    Loading...\n    1. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e72016d0ef5c4fbfc9107eb52ec95241d7915c42541ecdb21dc84108a17cb4dd?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **[bbankcopa](http:\/\/adventuresofacouchsurfer.wordpress.com\/)**\n       \n       [November 29, 20108:17 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-1107)\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-1107)\n       \n       Yes. I agree. Glad I was trusting and got to meet you! Single girls just have to be safe. Hope you enjoyed seeing your daughter and they had fun at the game.\n       \n       Loading...\n14. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/600160e1beff8c0cfa1709afbea0ba3b9f7e75d93d879eca09f3b8b1cf396a65?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **Mom**\n    \n    [November 29, 201010:27 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-1110)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-1110)\n    \n    Love Frank’s comments! Thank you, Frank, for sharing your home with Beth\\!\n    \n    Loading...\n15. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d8a1961a3c0e5e57ee2bba558f644193f9fd9d1c77b87a12f8ab82f055fe77b7?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **David**\n    \n    [October 12, 20111:12 pm](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-2654)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-2654)\n    \n    The map works for me! Amazing to see all of the ground you covered!\\!  \n     Glad to hear you are back in Big D.  \n     Dave\n    \n    Loading...\n16. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d99700cb5e42c85ca3a79fb42eb8e56c9d2a12d54b01dcb6eb46c4d759658df4?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) **[miss Red](http:\/\/just1apple.wordpress.com\/)**\n    \n    [February 23, 20128:54 am](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-3123)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/etbtravelphotography.com\/map-of-travels-2\/#comment-3123)\n    \n    hey there\n    \n    hmmm.. 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Boilerpipe Text	The below map tracks my road trip along America’s scenic byways. It shows the general path, but is not exact. The Plan When I set out on this journey, my plan was to minimize driving on Interstates while connecting several scenic byways across the lower 48 states. In addition, I wanted to avoid snow, to visit my parents for Christmas, to spend my 40th birthday in California with some friends, and to connect with some others traveling to Colorado in June. The Journey As a result, I began in September of 2010 heading northeast toward Maine to enjoy the fall colors. Thereafter, I turned south down the east coast and returned to Dallas for Christmas through the Super Bowl which was held in the metroplex that year. During this time, I lost my lab, Scout, of 13 years, though my dobie, Petey, made the entire journey. In February, I began again, this time heading west. I was only gone a few weeks before I flew home to be with my father in the ICU. I stayed home through his passing and funeral and picked up my journey in mid-March where I left off in Arizona. From Arizona I continued west to California and headed up the coast. I veered off the west coast in northern California and zig-zagged through the Midwest states, before ultimately heading west again to Washington. With three weeks left in my trip, I tripped on a fallen tree and ended up in the hospital with a piece of a branch in my leg. This accident slowed my trip a little, but I got some nursing help from some friends in Oregon where I ultimately finished my journey before tacking on a few other sight-seeing adventures on the way home. My Experience I began with no camper van experience and little knowledge of the difference between national lands (forests, parks, refuges). I never had a reservation for a campground. I just floated along with my general plan while meeting amazing new people and while reconnecting with distant relatives and friends. During the time of my travels, van life wasn’t common, so strangers were always inviting me their home and buying me dinner. I think they felt sorry for me! Over the year, I traveled 57,000 miles in VANilla which needed maintenance, but mostly held up well. I saw tons of wildlife and visited several scenic and historic places. The USA is a beautiful country with a lot to offer. My Blog My blog began as a means to let my mom know where I was all of the time without having to constantly call. It has since morphed into an award winning travel blog. I hope I have shared some interesting stories and photos of my travels. If you have enjoyed any part of it, please consider using my affiliate links on other posts when applicable. ETB Interactive Link to Map
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Thereafter, I turned south down the east coast and returned to Dallas for Christmas through the Super Bowl which was held in the metroplex that year. During this time, I lost my lab, Scout, of 13 years, though my dobie, Petey, made the entire journey. In February, I began again, this time heading west. I was only gone a few weeks before I flew home to be with my father in the ICU. I stayed home through his passing and funeral and picked up my journey in mid-March where I left off in Arizona. From Arizona I continued west to California and headed up the coast. I veered off the west coast in northern California and zig-zagged through the Midwest states, before ultimately heading west again to Washington. With three weeks left in my trip, I tripped on a fallen tree and ended up in the hospital with a piece of a branch in my leg. This accident slowed my trip a little, but I got some nursing help from some friends in Oregon where I ultimately finished my journey before tacking on a few other sight-seeing adventures on the way home. ## My Experience I began with no camper van experience and little knowledge of the difference between national lands (forests, parks, refuges). I never had a reservation for a campground. I just floated along with my general plan while meeting amazing new people and while reconnecting with distant relatives and friends. During the time of my travels, van life wasn’t common, so strangers were always inviting me their home and buying me dinner. I think they felt sorry for me\! Over the year, I traveled 57,000 miles in VANilla which needed maintenance, but mostly held up well. I saw tons of wildlife and visited several scenic and historic places. The USA is a beautiful country with a lot to offer. ## My Blog My blog began as a means to let my mom know where I was all of the time without having to constantly call. It has since morphed into an award winning travel blog. I hope I have shared some interesting stories and photos of my travels. If you have enjoyed any part of it, please consider using my affiliate links on other posts when applicable. ETB ![map of road trip along scenic byways across the USA](https://i0.wp.com/etbtravelphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ETB-Travel-Photography20202020-12-03-1.jpg?resize=870%2C580&ssl=1) [Interactive Link to Map](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=15kBTDj25RMC3EEpl_cN2wM2Cbss&msa=0&ll=31.816323229804944%2C-98.75940540554814&spn=3.182206%2C6.855469&z=4) ![Best Adventure Travel Blog](https://i0.wp.com/etbtravelphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_8219.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1) ### Like this: Like Loading... If you like this article, please share. 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[View all posts by Beth Bankhead](https://etbtravelphotography.com/author/etbtravelphotography/) ## Post navigation [Previous Post Day 15 – Sights along the Seaway Trail Part 3](https://etbtravelphotography.com/day-15-sights-along-the-seaway-trail-part-3/) [Next Post Day 16 – Adirondack Adventure](https://etbtravelphotography.com/day-16-adirondack-adventure/) ## 22 thoughts on “Map of My Year Long Road Trip Across the USA” 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9adc10b1552078aa19d7dc23ad727556423e8cb053524f9ba7e76d000f9d7b20?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) Connie Hendricks [September 28, 201010:55 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-246) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-246) I see upsidedown drops, yea, it worked, not only are you brave your a tech person too. I’m loving reading and following your travels. Connie in Louisville, KY Loading... 2. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dad55f0ed04a484d249627636ee1c01bf744b8b945f6ca453a23a1fbdeb8e94e?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) [Judy Teel](http://Happytravels!) [September 28, 201011:49 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-247) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-247) Excellent!! Works great!\! Loading... 3. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/600160e1beff8c0cfa1709afbea0ba3b9f7e75d93d879eca09f3b8b1cf396a65?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) Mom [September 29, 20102:27 am](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-248) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-248) I must not know the secret. I see a map and that’s it. 🙁 Loading... 4. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4cf31ab42bd3b6280051fdfa0b255994d952bbad96b817d170341f317ad5f4f8?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) Catherine [September 29, 201010:28 am](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-250) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-250) Looks good, nice work\! Loading... 5. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/345857ee1d5d774b8b7c0972dfa19a3b01ddb4867f9dd8abf7802379e170b090?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) Amy Lopez [September 29, 20101:18 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-251) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-251) Map \#2 didn’t work. No worries, we got an atlas to follow your travels. Great geography lesson for Samantha\! Loading... 6. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/daa73be0c3de7ba05a84c3c2b10bd1a9663e977d8c195e0eea83e34ab9d1a664?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) [Hannah](http://hannahinthekitchen.blogspot.com/) [September 29, 20105:14 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-252) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-252) It worked for me\! Loading... 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e72016d0ef5c4fbfc9107eb52ec95241d7915c42541ecdb21dc84108a17cb4dd?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) [bbankcopa](http://adventuresofacouchsurfer.wordpress.com/) [September 29, 20106:32 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-254) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-254) Curious, do you have a gmail account? Trying to marrow down why it works for some and not others! Thanks Sent from my iPhone Loading... 7. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2f75c138a66ac683d11281a5c99e1a0d9ce27c900c05788cd43cd22e27f39be1?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) jennifer alexander [October 6, 20108:26 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-347) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-347) Hey Beth\! This is so great! I was actually in the middle of the Hudson River Valley Oct 1-5 but didn’t get as far north as you. The trees were starting to be beautiful down where we were (Rhinebeck, NY – where Chelsea’s wedding guests stayed). I have really enjoyed following your adventures – keep it up\! Jennifer Loading... 8. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/355d048ff1816ff884ca7fb5fe7a7665a41539d705913b41d5c01eca19a24790?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) [charmaine](http://oct.12/) [October 12, 201010:50 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-450) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-450) Hi Beth, Did you ever asked the dogs if they like thids trip and where may we be going..They look like a nice cozy bed would suit them just fine. Love AC Loading... 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e72016d0ef5c4fbfc9107eb52ec95241d7915c42541ecdb21dc84108a17cb4dd?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) [bbankcopa](http://adventuresofacouchsurfer.wordpress.com/) [October 13, 20108:10 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-466) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-466) They have a nice cozy bed in VANilla and they use it 23 hours a day…think they are loving the adventure\! Loading... 9. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2403b095b9d38c07de28ccc8e8b2e3d7d5f04ce580233a4a9ac5892b3b47bff1?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) Kim [October 20, 20108:08 am](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-686) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-686) Hey Beth, I have to confess, I have not followed your blog lately. I hope all is well and loof forward to catching up with your trip this week. Kim Loading... 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e72016d0ef5c4fbfc9107eb52ec95241d7915c42541ecdb21dc84108a17cb4dd?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) [bbankcopa](http://adventuresofacouchsurfer.wordpress.com/) [October 20, 20105:07 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-689) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-689) Thanks for checking in\! Loading... 10. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3a76ca77aa607a741c5afd09d08845c9702a0953796c5ba1dc014e991013cfa6?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) Marti [November 12, 20102:21 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-957) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-957) Hey chica! How are ya? I bet it’s getting cold now!!! Still above 70 in the big D!!! Have fun\! Loading... 11. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27f7f1079e558f1ac04ae08a15859f6dffc6017fe511a6d6576758f9dd3bb333?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) Mark [November 16, 20107:22 am](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-986) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-986) Pretty Cool Beth! Really enjoy reading your blog. Loading... 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e72016d0ef5c4fbfc9107eb52ec95241d7915c42541ecdb21dc84108a17cb4dd?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) [bbankcopa](http://adventuresofacouchsurfer.wordpress.com/) [November 16, 201010:33 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-996) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-996) Awesome! Glad you like it. Loading... 12. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f0f13e3415c8ae3941cc9665984985c84e002e6c19afeb3e441c2f7011462f17?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) Frank C. Cloyes [November 29, 20107:49 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-1105) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-1105) Hell, Beth!…If I knew you had bear repellant & a .38, I would have had you sleep with the dogs! It appears that I was in more danger than you! I have a .44 special & a 9 mm….but I left them in S.C. !! P.S. Wilmington is in N.C. NOT S.C. Enjoyed your company & have a lot of respect for people that create their own destiny. Have worked for myself about since I got out of the Army in 1969. Probably knew anyone else would have fired me!Stay well & safe. Love, Frank Cloyes Loading... 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e72016d0ef5c4fbfc9107eb52ec95241d7915c42541ecdb21dc84108a17cb4dd?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) [bbankcopa](http://adventuresofacouchsurfer.wordpress.com/) [November 29, 20108:38 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-1108) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-1108) Thanks for the edit…will make the correction\! Loading... 13. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f0f13e3415c8ae3941cc9665984985c84e002e6c19afeb3e441c2f7011462f17?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) Frank C. Cloyes [November 29, 20107:55 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-1106) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-1106) Hell, Beth! If I knew you had bear spray & a .38, I would have had you sleep with the dogs! It appears that I was in more danger than you! When I told my daughter that I had invited you to spend the night, she said..what if her boy-friend was hiding outside, waiting to come in & kill you! What a world we live in! I’d rather be a little trusting, & take my chances. Life is too short to be a coward! Beth…stay well & safe. Please don’t pull the trigger without good cause! Frank Cloyes Loading... 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e72016d0ef5c4fbfc9107eb52ec95241d7915c42541ecdb21dc84108a17cb4dd?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) [bbankcopa](http://adventuresofacouchsurfer.wordpress.com/) [November 29, 20108:17 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-1107) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-1107) Yes. I agree. Glad I was trusting and got to meet you! Single girls just have to be safe. Hope you enjoyed seeing your daughter and they had fun at the game. Loading... 14. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/600160e1beff8c0cfa1709afbea0ba3b9f7e75d93d879eca09f3b8b1cf396a65?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) Mom [November 29, 201010:27 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-1110) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-1110) Love Frank’s comments! Thank you, Frank, for sharing your home with Beth\! Loading... 15. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d8a1961a3c0e5e57ee2bba558f644193f9fd9d1c77b87a12f8ab82f055fe77b7?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) David [October 12, 20111:12 pm](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-2654) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-2654) The map works for me! Amazing to see all of the ground you covered!\! Glad to hear you are back in Big D. Dave Loading... 16. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d99700cb5e42c85ca3a79fb42eb8e56c9d2a12d54b01dcb6eb46c4d759658df4?s=54&d=identicon&r=g) [miss Red](http://just1apple.wordpress.com/) [February 23, 20128:54 am](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-3123) [Reply](https://etbtravelphotography.com/map-of-travels-2/#comment-3123) hey there hmmm.. 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Readable Markdown	The below map tracks my road trip along America’s scenic byways. It shows the general path, but is not exact. ## The Plan When I set out on this journey, my plan was to minimize driving on Interstates while connecting several scenic byways across the lower 48 states. In addition, I wanted to avoid snow, to visit my parents for Christmas, to spend my 40th birthday in California with some friends, and to connect with some others traveling to Colorado in June. ## The Journey As a result, I began in September of 2010 heading northeast toward Maine to enjoy the fall colors. Thereafter, I turned south down the east coast and returned to Dallas for Christmas through the Super Bowl which was held in the metroplex that year. During this time, I lost my lab, Scout, of 13 years, though my dobie, Petey, made the entire journey. In February, I began again, this time heading west. I was only gone a few weeks before I flew home to be with my father in the ICU. I stayed home through his passing and funeral and picked up my journey in mid-March where I left off in Arizona. From Arizona I continued west to California and headed up the coast. I veered off the west coast in northern California and zig-zagged through the Midwest states, before ultimately heading west again to Washington. With three weeks left in my trip, I tripped on a fallen tree and ended up in the hospital with a piece of a branch in my leg. This accident slowed my trip a little, but I got some nursing help from some friends in Oregon where I ultimately finished my journey before tacking on a few other sight-seeing adventures on the way home. ## My Experience I began with no camper van experience and little knowledge of the difference between national lands (forests, parks, refuges). I never had a reservation for a campground. I just floated along with my general plan while meeting amazing new people and while reconnecting with distant relatives and friends. During the time of my travels, van life wasn’t common, so strangers were always inviting me their home and buying me dinner. I think they felt sorry for me\! Over the year, I traveled 57,000 miles in VANilla which needed maintenance, but mostly held up well. I saw tons of wildlife and visited several scenic and historic places. The USA is a beautiful country with a lot to offer. ## My Blog My blog began as a means to let my mom know where I was all of the time without having to constantly call. It has since morphed into an award winning travel blog. I hope I have shared some interesting stories and photos of my travels. If you have enjoyed any part of it, please consider using my affiliate links on other posts when applicable. ETB ![map of road trip along scenic byways across the USA](https://i0.wp.com/etbtravelphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ETB-Travel-Photography20202020-12-03-1.jpg?resize=870%2C580&ssl=1) [Interactive Link to Map](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=15kBTDj25RMC3EEpl_cN2wM2Cbss&msa=0&ll=31.816323229804944%2C-98.75940540554814&spn=3.182206%2C6.855469&z=4) ![Best Adventure Travel Blog](https://i0.wp.com/etbtravelphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_8219.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
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