"On the road again, just can't wait to get on the road again". Sounds like Willie wrote the song for my life. In the itinerary below you will find over 8, 200 mile of road that will be traversed by yours truly. Now remember, there will be no money back guarantee if I pass up any of the events below, or if I add some places that are not quite as interesting. My idea of a vacation is something that is well planned out but leaves room for side trip adventures.

The beginning of the trip should remain fairly stable. The ride to California is completely sightseeing. While in Los Angeles I have some scheduled events that could be cancelled, if so, it is a matter of how I feel as to whether I start off for Utah early so as to add some more adventures to my trip. I'll keep you abreast through my daily coverage.

Well, I could go on talking all day (and some might think I already have), so without further adu - here is my itinerary for Vacation 2003: Off to See America!

May 23, 2003 (Friday)
Greenville, SC to Tupelo, MS
Destination: Elvis Presley Birthplace

Tupelo, MS to Memphis, TN
Destination: Beale Street, Memphis
Destination: Sun Studios
Destination: Memphis Rock Hall of Fame

May 24, 2003 (Saturday)
Memphis, TN
Destination: Graceland (Home of Elvis)

Memphis, TN to St. Louis, MO
Destination: Mississippi River drive & St. Louis Arch

St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO
Destination: Daniel Boone home
Destination: Missouri wine country
Destination: KC home to apple butter, barbque and jazz

May 25, 2003 (Sunday)
Kansas City, MO to Abilene, KS
Destination: Kansas Flint Hills Prairie
Destination: Eisenhower Center

Abilene, KS to Loveland, CO
Destination: The Garden of Eden (you'll find out!)
Destination: Foot of the Rocky Mountain National Park

May 26, 2003 (Monday)
Loveland, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Destination: Rocky Mountain National Park
Destination: Vail, Colorado
Destination: Mt. Elbert (Tallest peak in Colorado)
Destination: Pikes Peak

May 27th, 2003 (Tuesday)
Colorado Springs, CO to Durango, CO
Destination: Royal Gorge Bridge (1053 feet above the river)
Destination: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Destination: The Million Dollar Highway (view of Telluride & Purgatory)
Destination: Mesa Verde National Park (Indian ruins)

Durango, CO to Monticello, UT
Destination: Four corners (only point in U.S. where 4 states touch)

May 28, 2003 (Wednesday)
Monticello, UT to Moab, UT
Destination: Arches National Park, UT

Moab, UT to Flagstaff, AZ
Destination: Monument National Park, UT
Destination: Grand Canyon (South Rim)

May 29, 2003 (Thursday)
Flagstaff, AZ to San Simeon, CA
Destination: Sedona Red Rocks and Holy Cross
Destination: Joshua Tree National Park, CA
Destination: Malibu, CA

May 30, 2003 (Friday)
San Simeon, CA to Battle Mountain, NV
Destination: Big Sur / Carmel
Destination: Lake Tahoe

May 31, 2003 (Saturday)
Battle Mountain, NV to Pocatello, ID
Destination: Bridal Veil Falls, Provo
Destination: Salt Lake City

June 1, 2003 (Sunday)
Pocatello, ID to Waterton Park, AB (Canada)
Destination: Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park

June 2, 2003 (Monday)
Waterton Park, AB to Lake Louise, AB
Destination: Lake Louise, AB
Destination: Yoho National Park, BC

June 3, 2003 (Tuesday)
Lake Louise, AB to Bozeman, MT
Destination: Lake McDonald, MT

June 4, 2003 (Wednesday)
Bozeman, MT to Cody, WY
Destination: Grand Teton National Park
Destination: Yellowstone National Park

June 5, 2003 (Thursday)
Cody, WY to Rapid City, SD
Destination: Devils Tower, WY
Destination: Mt. Rushmore National Park
Destination: Black Hills National Park
Destination: Badlands National Park

June 6, 2003 (Friday)
Rapid City, SD to Clear Lake, IA
Destination: Walnut Grove, MN

June 7, 2003 (Saturday)
Clear Lake, IA to Frankfort, IN
Destination: Field of Dreams
Destination: Chicago, IL
Destination: Cheese Curds (I'll explain)

June 8, 2003 (Sunday)
Frankfort, IN to Greenville, SC
Destination: Home