What sights in America you’ve traveled to rate as excellent finds?
“What’s the world for if you can’t make it up the way you want it?” (Toni Morrison)
Forty two days in and thirty three to go on our longest American road trip we’ve ever embarked on.in our long travel history. The spirit to keep going to chosen destinations along the way happen largely from our common interests in wild nature, spectator sports, live music and the authentic feel of history. Our preferred driving distances usually averages around six to seven hours per day. But on occasion like in the Nevada desert, we’ve extended those times up to ten hours to our next stopover. Of course the favorable springtime weather conditions and reliable functioning of our Honda CRV has enhanced our progress so far as well.
Thus I summarize ten highlights from our vacation so far. It’s notable that at least half of these destinations visits listed arose as unexpected finds during the course of our clockwise route in a generally westerly and then northerly direction.
Albita Springs, Louisiana – Grooving on a “Tuba Skinny” live jazz performance
Durant, Oklahoma – Obtaining truthful information about the tumultuous history of Native Americans at the Choctaw Cultural Center
Williams , Arizona – Finding time to watch wild animals roam freely at Bearizona Safari Park.
Grand Canyon, Arizona – Feeling inner solitude at a less visited spot overlooking the South Rim
Los Angeles , California – Watching the Cleveland Guardians defeat Los Angeles Dodgers
San Francisco, California – Enjoying the Larkspur ferry ride to a San Francisco Giants game
Half Moon Bay, California – Buying unknown books in “grab bag” fashion at “Ink Spell” bookstore.
Las Vegas, Nevada – Engaging my imagination of springtime’s renewal at the Bellagio Hotel’s Botanical Gardens
Portland, Oregon – Gasping with awe at close up views of snow capped Mt. Hood
Morro Bay, California – Relaxing by the bay overlooking marine wildlife
Snippets of a Traveling Mind 
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The snow-capped Mt. Hood looks absolutely amazing, and so does the mighty Grand Canyon. If the world weren’t experiencing a period of significant turmoil, marked by intense conflict, geopolitical instability, and economic challenges, I’d be on the plane to the USA to see all the natural marvels. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day :) Aiva xx
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