I've decided that for the rest of my trip, I'll share the link to my Patreon site for the day. If you have any issues, please let me know. Here's the link to today's adventures. Have a good day, and I'll "see" you tomorrow. By the way, did you hear about the blind carpenter who picked up his hammer and saw? Or the deaf man who was cured when he "heard" from his uncle! Tomorrow, I'll likely end in New York State. Stan...., and good evening!
about 23 hours ago • 1 min read
Since I'm going all day, it's late again. I'll send you Patreon link below. You'll get another free day's report! https://www.patreon.com/thedrivebytourist/posts/from-eastern-of-170586980/ Thanks for reading!
2 days ago • 1 min read
Two more states are in the books! I started the day in Salem, Massachusetts, then headed north. New Hampshire became state #41 and Maine became #42 on my third journey through all 50 states. Only eight remain! But the state count was only part of today's story. I walked through a desert in Maine, checked another scavenger-hunt challenge off the list, did a little shopping, and found another connection to FDR. Best of all, several conversations with people I met along the way added some...
3 days ago • 1 min read
I'll do another day of Free Patreon since I'm so late today. Here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/thedrivebytourist/posts/from-religious-170402579 Let me know what you think!!
4 days ago • 1 min read
I decided to make the Patreon post free again today. This one shows you four national parks, a visit to the Mark Twain home, and a tour of states from New York, through Connecticut and Massachusetts, ending in Rhode Island! Here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/thedrivebytourist/posts/five-stops-three-170302185
5 days ago • 1 min read
Today, I visited three National Park units and a Presidential site. I visited the FDR Presidential Library, the FDR home, the Eleanor Roosevelt site, and the Vanderbilt Mansion. All are in Hyde Park, NY. I made the Patreon post free today so you can read more about the day. Here's the link. (I tested it, and it works, but some people may have a glitch due to their settings. Let me know if you can't find it.)
6 days ago • 1 min read
The last few days have been a little different from the first part of this road trip. Instead of chasing National Park units, I spent much of the weekend with people who understand the urge to keep traveling! Friday started with some Philadelphia sightseeing. One highlight was visiting the famous Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Rocky Balboa made that climb famous in the original Rocky. The movie premiered in 1976, making this year its 50th anniversary. My tour also included two...
7 days ago • 2 min read
I typically send one newsletter each week, but this road trip deserves a special update! I skipped my regular time yesterday to bring you one more day of summary. The last four days have packed in plenty of history, unusual stops, and memorable people. Day 4 was a big National Park Service day. I visited Harpers Ferry, Antietam, the C&O Canal, Catoctin Mountain Park, and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Day 5 brought a completely different mix. I explored Monocacy National Battlefield, saw...
11 days ago • 1 min read
The latest Driveby Tourist adventure is officially underway! I left home on September 10 and pointed the car east. The first day was mostly about putting miles behind me, including the always-interesting (?!) trip around Chicago. After about 660 miles, I reached Perrysburg, Ohio, and called it a night. That long first day positioned me perfectly to start exploring the next morning. 🇺🇸 Presidential History in Ohio Day two brought my first real sightseeing. I headed toward Canton and visited...
15 days ago • 1 min read
The bags are almost packed, the route is planned, and another Driveby Tourist adventure is about to begin! On September 10, I’ll hit the road for a 25-day (~+-) journey through the eastern United States. The All Fifty Club Conference in Philadelphia will be one of the trip’s highlights. Of course, getting to Philadelphia is only part of the adventure. I’ve planned stops at National Park Service sites, presidential locations, historic places, and a few unusual attractions. You know I have...
19 days ago • 1 min read