Since my last post, I traveled through much of Florida, and started up the Dixie Highway. The Dixie Highway route pretty much follows the interstate highways from north to south, Detroit to Miami, although there are eastern, western, and central variations of the route. This differs from Route 66, which is an actual roadway from Chicago to California. Thus, the Dixie Highway is more a state of mind than an actual trail for those looking to leave the cold and head into the warmth of the Sunshine State.
Disney Fort Wilderness campgrounds in Orlando, FL
The road I now drive follows the Oregon Trail from Missouri to Oregon. Interestingly, the interstates I take stick closely to the original trail. The scouts, pioneers and frontier people really chose the best routes to take, and I applaud and appreciate their wisdom. I will arrive on the Oregon coast by this coming weekend.
At this time of year, as the weather gets crisper and the temperatures drop, I pay close attention to the weather. Of course, the temperatures need to drop for the best fall color show (of turning trees, bushes, and grasses.) So, I don’t mind the chill, as it provides some nice color along the way from the Great Smokey Mountains to the midwest plains. After seeing this, though, I am traveling to the coast and south for warmer weather this winter.
Another clever saying I have come across this week in my travels is this:
ENJOY. DON’T DESTROY (yourself nor the environment.)
You all take care!