If there is any advice I'm willing to dole out to twenty-somethings as they flounder on the cusp of whatever this adulting thing is supposed to be, I say: "take a road trip with your friends." It's something my best friend and I always discussed, along with our daydreams of taking a train to New Orleans or bar hopping our way through Ireland. The farthest we ever got was Wisconsin Dells. I still have daydreams of road trips on Route 66, or mapping out a path to used books stores and yarn shops across the country. My bucket list consists of one goal: to see an ocean. Making plans for road trips, however, are routinely stalled. Things like bills, kids who get carsick, and my husband and I not even being able to navigate Rockford or Joliet without getting lost, (even with the handy dandy google maps telling us where we're supposed to go), tend to complicate matters. So I guess, in the meantime, I'll stick to armchair road-tripping.
Swerving through the seventies: a family boldly leaves its driveway -- Pioneers of the pavement: the long road to the interstates -- Hey, where's everybody going? : Americans set off to discover America -- Packed in like sardines: join us, won't you? -- Smokeys in the bush: dodging cops (and stops) on the interstates -- Time to pass: diversions, directions, and discoveries -- Eating up the miles: dining while driving -- Inn and out: motels, hotels, and invaders from space -- Heavy metal highways: land yachts, station wagons and "the Thing" -- Through the windshield together: a crash course in seatbelts and safety -- Up, up and away: all roads lead to the airport -- Leaving it all behind: the end of the road for road trips?
Includes index.
"Rob Kugler's A Dog Named Beautiful is an uplifting and unforgettable story of a US Marine, his extraordinary dog, and the road trip of a lifetime."--Provided by publisher
"The simple fact of the matter is that Iris loves life. Maybe she's forgotten that. Sometimes that happens, doesn't it? To the best of us? All I have to do is remind her of that one simple fact... When Iris Armstrong goes missing, her best friend Terry, wife, mother, and all-around worrier is convinced something bad has happened. And when she finds her glamorous, feisty friend, she's right: Iris is setting out on a journey that she plans to make her last. The only way for Terry to stop Iris is to join her, on a road trip that will take her, Iris and Terry's confused father Eugene onto a ferry, across the Irish sea and into an adventure that will change all of their lives. Somehow what should be the worst six days of Terry's life turn into the best."--Publisher description.
Bethanne Hamlin takes a road trip with her daughter, Annie, and her former mother-in-law, Ruth. They're driving to Florida for Ruth's 50th high school reunion. A long-time widow, Ruth would like very much to reconnect with Royce, the love of her youth. Bethanne's ex-husband, Grant, would like to reconcile, so she also has a major life decision to consider. And Annie is out to prove to her onetime boyfriend that she can live a brilliant life without him. But even the best-laid plans can take an unexpected turn-- or even be completely derailed.
"Two friends go on an antiquing road trip and get more than they bargained for when they pick up a third, stranded woman in this hilarious and heartwarming novel"-- Provided by the publisher.
As her only child Molly readies for college, local fabric shop owner Linda Davis shares one last adventure with her daughter -- a cross-country road trip to move Molly into her dorm. As they make their way through the heart of the country, Linda pieces together the scraps that makeup Molly's young life.
"Carol Denman divorced her husband twenty years ago and has never looked back. But on the day before her daughter's thirtieth birthday, John barges back into Carol's life with a request that threatens the fragile stability she has built. John Bowman is sick. Very sick. While he still can, he has some amends to make and some promises to fulfill. But to do that, he not only needs his ex-wife's agreement...he needs her. With the past hovering between them like a ghost, Carol and John embark on a decades-overdue road trip. Together they plunge back into a life without water...but which may ultimately set them free"--Back cover
Brothers Teodoro and Manny Avila take a road trip to address Manny's PTSD following his tour in Iraq, and to help T. change his life and win the heart of Wendy Martinez. Includes information and resources about PTSD.-- Provided by Publisher.
Three Pakistani-American teenagers, on a trip through the land of pork ribs, mechanical bulls, and Confederate flags. It's going to be quite an adventure. The summer after her freshman year of college, Mariam is looking forward to working and hanging out with her best friends: irrepressible and beautiful Ghazala, and religious but closeted Umar. But when a scandalous photo of Ghaz appears on a billboard in Times Square, Mariam and Umar come up with a plan to rescue her from her furious parents. And what could be a better escape than a spontaneous road trip down to New Orleans? With the heartbreaking honesty of Julie Murphy's Dumplin' mixed with with the cultural growing pains and smart snark of When Dimple Met Rishi, this wry, remarkable road-trip story is about questioning where you come from--and choosing the family that chooses you back.
The last time Jess saw her father, she was a boy. Now she's a high school graduate, soon to be on her way to art school. But first she has some unfinished business with her dad. So she's driving halfway across the country to his wedding. He happens to be marrying her mom's ex-best friend. It's not like Jess wasn't invited; she was. She just never told anyone she was coming. Surprise!
Luckily, Jess isn't making this trip alone. Her best friend, Christophe--nicknamed Chunk--is joining her.
Along the way, Jess and Chunk learn a few things about themselves--and each other--which call their feelings about their relationship into question.
Travel Guides:
This outstanding new cookbook will promote Illinois in a unique and long-lasting way. As a cookbook and tour guide, Eat & Explore Illinois features traditional recipes straight from the kitchens of Illinois cooks and profiles the festivals, events, and unique destinations that are the hallmarks of the state's traditions.
Discovering Illinois through twenty of the state's most important places A one-of-a-kind travel guide, Exploring the Land of Lincoln invites road-trippers and history buffs to explore the Prairie State's most extraordinary historic sites. Charles Titus blends storytelling with in-depth research to highlight twenty must-see destinations selected for human drama, historical and cultural relevance, and their far-reaching impact on the state and nation. Maps, illustrations, and mileage tables encourage readers to create personal journeys of exploration to, and beyond, places like Cahokia, the Lincoln sites, Nauvoo, and Chicago's South Side Community Art Center. Detailed and user-friendly, Exploring the Land of Lincoln is the only handbook you need for the sights and stories behind the names on the map of Illinois.
Sunshine, hot dogs, friends, and the excitement of the game: Baseball is called America's pastime for a reason. Experience the best of the MLB cities and stadiums with Moon Baseball Road Trips.
Vast rugged prairies, adventurous Wild West towns, and the palpable spirit of the pioneers: Experience legend come to life with Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip.
Whether you're hugging the coast or driving the Loneliest Road, find your adventure with The Open Road: 50 Road Trips in the USA.
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