WHERE TO GO?
It’s December. I can’t help but think ahead. In two weeks, I’ll have my drivers license back, insurance and a dependable vehicle in which to travel. See, before my life changed 20 months ago, road trips, making videos and exploring the world were my favorite things to do.
Few if any of you reading this remember that traveling me, and the capability to do that is just around the corner. I’m thinking January or February for my next road trip. The heart of Winter, and as it will be traveling by van, it necessarily will have to be to destination somewhere here in the Northwest.
I’d like your help in picking out a destination. Of these four, some of them might not sound very scenic or exciting, but their videographic potential is high. Wherever I go, the trip TO the place will be as much of the adventure as the destination itself.
Vote for where you want me to go!
Ultimately, it will be my decision, but your input is appreciated!
1. The Oregon Coast.
This 300+ miles of rugged, varied and remote shoreline is legendary for it’s breathtaking beauty, inspirational vistas and its surprising differentiation. Picture me visiting aquariums, standing on rocks and getting wet from sea spray.
2. The Hanford Nuclear Facility, Eastern Washington. This was where the guts of the bombs that ended WWII were built. For 60 years, large facility has been the heart of both America’s nuclear weapons AND nuclear power industries. I remember a story my father told me about the first time he visited Washington state back in the 1970’s, and his friend at Hanford showed him wild frogs that actually glowed in the dark due to their exposure to radiation. I’d go looking for those frogs, 40 years later.
3. Glacier National Park, Northern Montana. Snuggled on the US-Canadian border, I’d have to get snow chains to visit this place. Alternately, I could take a train to Glacier, and then rent a snow-worthy vehicle while I’m there.
4. Area 51, Central Nevada. Lately, after watching numerous specials on the History Channel, I’ve been intrigued by visiting this notoriously mysterious facility. They don’t exactly provide tours of the site. In fact, they’re notorious for confiscating recording equipment once you’re miles into the humongous site and finally informed you can’t record there. At the same time, there is a whole mini-society that is “occupying Area 51”, camping just outside the restricted area. I’d love to interview those folks. Of course, visiting Las Vegas would be a part of visiting Area 51.
So.. Take your pick: Scenic seascapes, quirky radioactivity, breathtaking mountains, or government conspiracy.. Where should I go??
I vote for the coast…
My vote is for Glacier…I have snow chains if you’d like to borrow them.
If you go anywhere near the Playa (Black Rock City, Nevada), look around the place for my keyring with my jump drive with all my encrypted passwords! Burning Man was fun until I got back home and found i’d lost me friggen keys.
Hell, I would go down to the bunny ranch and party with Dennis! Say hi to Cami Parker for me while yiu are at it. :love:
Save Glacier for another tie. We want to come back to Washington and Oregon , possibly next summer, and it would be great to meet up with you either at Glacier or Crater Lake. As you use vacation time, try to save a week in summer!
I have to proof read my comments! Should read another “time”
Area 51.
I enjoyed my visit.
They all look like wonderful places to explore- why not surprise us? Congratulations on your upcoming changes, you must be very excited!!
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Go to the Coast. The Ocean would get a kick out of hearing some ukulele music
When I went to the States I only made it as far up the west coast as Carmel, loved Big Sur! The coastline was just breath-taking….I think I’m throwing my hat in with the coast voters (However Mar’s suggestion of Romania definately has merit!)
Go to hell. It’s warmer.
Comment 13: Area 51. 8)
Joe.
I’d either go with Glacier National Park or Area 51.