Category: Road Trip

Revised Itinerary for 2026

Here’s a practical draft itinerary for your Rochester → Portland road trip that respects your constraints: – Depart June 1 – Cleveland stop June 1 – Milwaukee June 3–4 – Then Denver → Grand Canyon → Portland – No more than ~6 hours driving/day – Focus on lower-cost lodging – Avoid excessively difficult mountain driving where possible (important given your… Read more →

Six years on, we’re taking to the road again (May 16. 2026)

Driving through the remote northern mountains in June and the Southwest deserts in July means your vehicle will face extreme elevation changes, high mountain climbs, and 100°F+ desert heat [1]. To maintain total flexibility and avoid expensive highway towing bills, pack this cheap, no-frills car management kit before you leave Rochester. —————————— ## 1. Temperature & Desert Heat Defense (Essential… Read more →