We are getting ready for our 2010 trip in the big blue bus. This year we plan on going to the Dakota's. Fran has not visited Custer State Park and she was 10 when her parents went to Mt. Rushmore. On this trip there will be several things different. We'll be able to stop when we want to, see what we want and leave when we want, not like it was when we had to travel with our parents. Our trip plans include Kickapoo State Park, Il, Bellevue State Park in Iowa then on to Chamberlain, SD, the Badlands, Rapid City Area, Mt. Rushmore, Custer, Crazy Horse then maybe head to Devil's Tower and possibly to Yellowstone NP & The Grand Tetons. We have no real itinerary just 3 weeks to do what we want and see what we can. Unlike our past Road Trips with the rush, rush, rush, we plan on relaxing and enjoying what we can. As usual I am over packing; canoe, satellite dish, fishing tackle, and I have not decided if I want to haul the Rokon.
Getting ready takes more then what Fran thinks for the bus that is. So far I've changed the oil, lubed the chassis, changed the oil in the generator, tightened nuts & bolts, cleaned, washed & waxed, changed filters, checked all the fluids and the list keeps growing. I've taken the bus to have new tie rod ends installed and I have checked the air pressure in the tires. The list keeps growing and I know it is better to solve any loose issues now at home before we get on the road. Fran has loaded several games, her paints and has been to AAA to get this year's editions of maps & camping guides. We have the gps loaded with trip routes ready for just about any destination within reach.
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