Grand Adventure Roadtrip – Day 1
August 26, 2019
The adventure – roadtrip from the East Coast to the Grand Canyon and back.
The goals:
- Bicycle in every state we drive through.
- Visit as many national parks as we can.
- Celebrate the wins… a roadtrip isn’t a roadtrip without some ‘misses’.
Today’s lesson
Never promise an amateur photographer a herd of bison.
The wildlife viewing gods will guarantee you see only bison poop. A mere tease that keeps you walking around “just one more bend” until the photographer’s shoes fall apart. Literally.
That will make you appreciate America’s fondness for big box stores…Dick’s Sporting Goods store to the rescue!
Today’s win
Constitution Trail in Illinois. A 25 mile rails-to-trail route connecting Bloomington to Normal. The well-maintained trail has historical signs along the way as well as mini-gardens.
Keg Grove Brewing Company is right off the trail. Their IPAs are the correct rehydration choice.
If the Smoking Grill food truck is there, ask him for his “chicken fingers”. He cuts up pork tenderloin and turns it into something amazing.