Two Lane Gems Vol. 2: Bison are Giant and Other Observations from an American Road Trip

Two Lane Gems Vol. 2: Bison are Giant and Other Observations from an American Road Trip is a delightful tale of buffalo waterfalls and frosty treats. Theresa L. Goodrich and her ever-so-patient husband Jim embark on a cross-country adventure through the northwest. Departing from the Chicago-area the couple heads for the Oregon coast with a loosey-goosey itinerary and a bucket of trail mix.Their journey began in front of a dumpster but they quickly made their way to a UNESCO City of Literature. Over the next 35 days they camped in National Parks State Parks and RV Parks. They stayed in hotels motels a cabin on a lake and a 1913 Gambrel cottage-style mansion. They followed scenic byways highways two-lane roads the Outlaw Trail the Oregon Trail and the Lewis & Clark Trail hitting the highlights - and the low-lights - of Americas westward expansion. With a thirst for knowledge and frosty treats they searched for and found what makes this country beautiful and unique.They also: drank in a mermaid bar in Montanaslept with bison - and survivedmet a man named Lizardstepped on the center of the universealmost stepped on the center of the U.S.A.escaped a rattlesnake - twicefed horsiespetted alpacaschased an eagledid not degrade the surfacedid not kill each otherIn this epic eyes-wide-open love letter to America little is planned much is ventured and everything is gained.