Couchsurf And A Burrito in Sioux Falls (Redux)

Monster breakfast burrito in Sioux Falls

Couchsurfed last night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Arrived very late but met a super nice dude named Camden who let me crash. Brought him a six pack of Wisconsin beer, chill night. On his suggestion I grabbed this massive breakfast burrito from a local greasy spoon before getting back on the road again – … Read more

Des Moines River Rest Stop Sunset (Redux)

Des Moines River Rest Stop Sunset

Pulling off the highway to give my eyes a rest from the blinding low sun was the right call. Stopped at the Des Moines River rest stop in Jackson, Minnesota just in time to watch an incredibly vivid sunset. Next stop is Sioux Falls where I found a place to stay via Couchsurfing. Author’s note: … Read more

Thunderstorms over Fairmont, MN (Redux)

Thunderstorms over Fairmont, MN

Skies were gray all day ever since I left home, however as I started crossing through southern Minnesota near the city of Fairmont a clear line of storms appeared and were moving towards me. Here’s a screenshot of the radar. All things considered, I’m in a good location as compared to being further north or … Read more

Madison Capitol Building (Redux)

Wisconsin Capitol Building in Madison

Started my road trip late this morning.  Gray skies and intermittent rain.  Stopped in Madison and visited my sister Emma.  Obligatory photo of the Capitol building. Long day of driving ahead with Sioux Falls as today’s end point. Author’s note: I am revisiting old posts from my 2016 road trip because I posted all of … Read more

2016 Road Trip – Westward Bound (Redux)

2016 Road Trip Start - Heading West from Kenosha, WI in search of adventure

Mandatory 30-day furlough from work. Dad has an elk tag in New Mexico. I’ve never been west of the Mississippi or on a long solo road trip. I’ve never been to a National Park. I might never have a full month off again. Not staying home on the couch. Its time for an adventure. Because … Read more

2014 Road Trip – Tröegs and Devons

Tröegs beer flight

One of the main reasons we chose to go this route was a suggestion by another friend (also named Dan) who heard Tröegs Brewing Company had some killer microbrews and he was spot on.  Took the brewery tour, enjoyed fresh beer and filled up some growlers to bring back home.  They had a good food program but … Read more

2014 Road Trip – Harrisburg

Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg

Quick stop in Harrisburg at a cool coffee shop called Little Amps Coffee Roasters .  Dan wanted to hit up a local music shop for Record Store Day which was near the Pennsylvania State Capitol building. Lat = 40.2846451 , Long = -76.8709335 — Show at Google Maps

2014 Road Trip – Chiodos @ Chameleon Club

Chiodos @ Chameleon Club, Lancaster PA 04/18/14

While on our trip we caught Chiodos at the Chameleon Club playing on the Launch Music Conference Festival 2014.  Crappy pictures, hard to get beers, but still a good show. Lat = 40.0415459 , Long = -76.3088226 — Show at Google Maps

2014 Road Trip – Pat and Geno’s Steaks

Geno's Steaks, Philadelphia

How can anyone from the dairyland WI go without a cheesesteak sandwich, the trademark of Philly?  In typical tourist fashion we stopped at both Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks, both famous steak shops that are kiddie-corner from each other and are always super busy.  Learned how to order and got both a “wiz wit” and … Read more