john&bet wrote:
If I were to plan this trip my first map would be a good ole Atlas opened to the first few pages that show the US map of roads. I have been doing it this way since '66. Last year we were in northern Indiana headed to Rapid City,S.D. I dropped south to US 24 and headed west to I-74 then to I -80, I-29,I-90. Last week we went to Bryson City,N.C. and did it this way. I did'nt use a GPS to get there nor a planning program, but i understand others are not me. Have a safe trip. Oh, by the way we lived in Rapid City from '78-'87 and go back often to visit or on our way thru to great Falls,Mt.
Yes I agree! I picked up a AAA road Atlas, but I just ordered the Truckers Rand McNally 2019 deluxe. I have to admit when using paper I tend to use the folded maps, easier to read for me. The Deluxe is laminated so this should help a bit. I drove a few times to Disney and South of me, so I used the old Garmin GPS more, with paper backups. Back in the 80,s and early 90's, it was only maps, the folds would wear out. The GPS had made and makes many mistakes over the years. I like the fact there are many here who plot out on a planner then download to a GPS.
I heard that South Dakota is an awesome place to go. I've been wanting to drive out there for many years and something always got in the way. We can't wait to finally get there and explore.
Thanks for the routes, I'll look them up.
Thanks
Normy
