Road Trip USA!

I am really looking foward to the cafe. That is the point of my trip where I start to head back home.

I have been blessed to visit ~40 states so far.

From Houston to El Paso, that is I-10. I-10 actually is a straight shot from Houston to El Paso. I-10 runs through San Antonio. I don't know why your little map has a detour through Austin. That is not a recommended way. Stay on I-10. Speed limit between San Antonio and El Paso is now higher than the posted limit...like 80. Going through SA will be quicker and easier.

Don't know what you are doing in Houston (ain't much to see in my opinion) but I would rather visit San Antonio as it has a better 'texas flavor'. Love texas, but never thought houston was worth a shit, personally.

Another place I think you should take a detour is Salt Lake. Instead, go I-70 to Denver. MJ is decriminalized and tolerated so you can literally be A MILE HIGH!

Also, check out Mount Evans Scenic Byway -- Road Open/Closing Information

That is mount evans. It is *THE* highest paved road in north america. As you can see it opens memorial day usually. Have a good solid car as you will be at 14k feet. Top of the world. Smoke a bowl in the car and no telling how high you can be. Definately a must see. Better than Cheyenne. Mt. Evans is about 1 hour west of Denver. Great drive. I recommend it. Once you go through Denver, you can head NE and get back on your route.

I'd increase the length of your trip to include the Pacific Northwest, Wyoming, and Montana... can't miss those... stunningly beautiful.

Roads in Minnesota and wisconsin suck. Lots of bridges and sectional highways will drive you crazy. Been there done that. Never will go back.

Also, just so you know, Denver to Kansas City is *really* short because the flow of traffic is ~90. I went on a 1900 motorcycle trip with my dad and that road is *really* fast. Fastest drivers/flow was in Missouri. Awesome on my flat 6 cyl 1500 Honda valkyrie.

Don't trust mapquest and the like too much. As a traveler I have come to find out that a real map (randmcnallys) is the best. When you stop, you can plan out the next days journey....look at shortcuts....view mileage.

Trust me when I say to be cautious with mapquest-like services.

Oh are you from phoenix? I thought you were from boston. My bad. I actually used to live in scottsdale. I keep talking. :)

Radar detector would be great to have...see if you can borrow one. From my experiences people are always willing to lend their detectors to someone who is traveling like this.

hey man, enjoy the hotbox in toronto as well as Canada, my mom lives just a 10 mins walk from the place im there a lot, maybe let me know when your going to be there and we could meet up for a joint. American pot smokers are more than welcome!

Hey tDoobie, how is Toronto around 420?? I was planning on taking a trip up to canada the week of 4/20

That is awesome. I would love to join you! Roadtrips are so much damn fun. Okay, so you've asked a couple questions that haven't been addressed:

:jointsmile: You won't get searched crossing state lines. Some states like California (I-80 over Donners Pass) have agricultural checkpoints, but no worries). I've been riding dirty for 17 years....Just maintain speed limits, have a car that is current on registration and no tail/head lights burned-out and the radar detector is a good idea too.
:rastasmoke: Utah is beautiful and if you come through, hit the mountains or deserts and if you need a friendly place to chill...let me know. California is another place to spend extra time...lots of cool places/people. If you choose the suggested I-70 through Denver, be cautious since that is highway patrol/drug alley.

Peace and good luck.

I dont know where you're going where gas is $3 but its not in the DC metro area. Also, driving in DC sucks and there are a ton of one way roads and you cant get out the same way you went in. If you want to go sight seeing and stuff take the metro. You'll save yourself a big headach