Entries for April 2007

The Midwest’s scenic byways

I posted recently about the National Scenic Byways program. This post focuses on the byways in my neck of the woods: the Midwest.

Live rent-free as a property caretaker

Rent and mortgage bills are one of those unfortunate realities we all have to deal with. But with a career as a property caretaker, retirees and RV travelers (and anyone else interested in an independent lifestyle and the ability to explore new areas without settling down) could say goodbye to those unfortunate realities and hit the road. The Caretaker Gazette compiles all caretaking opportunities, which are available in all 50 states and 12+ foreign countries.

National scenic byways program

“To create a distinctive collection of American roads, their stories and treasured places.” Sounds like an ideal pastime for those of us who love to travel, right? Actually, it’s the vision of the National Scenic Byways Program. Learn about it here.

Interstate myths

In a recent post, we learned that the Interstate Highway System was the greatest public works project in history—and the greatest travel boon of all time. This week I want to take a look at some of the odd misinformation that has grown up around the system since its beginning in the 1950s.

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