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On the morning of day three I left Grand Junction for Utah on the Old Hwy 50 that runs to the north of the current highway. The Colorado protion of the old road was in good shape but after crossing the Utah state line, that would change. An ominous "Road Not Maintained Travel at Your Own Risk"...

That's kind of a bummer as far as allergies go. I have been stung a few times including once in the head when a bee flew into my helmet while I was riding a motorcycle. Fortunately I am not allergic though. I am glad you are enjoying it. Aircooled VWs are enjoyable little cars assuming you...

The next morning brought another cloudless sky over western Kansas as the VW and I set off to continue on our journey. I headed straight north on KS-27 to the town of Syracuse, where I turned left onto US-50. US-50 would take me through the majority of Colorado. The fields of wheat, corn...

I am glad you all are enjoying it. I am working on the next installment right now actually. I have never owned a car from this millennium either. Actually my "new" vehicle right now is a 1985 Chevrolet truck. Thinking back, I have only owned 3 cars that were made after I was born, but then...

The first morning was cool with temperatures only in the low 70's and low humidity, which is rare for Dallas in July. I left early and soon broke my own rule of avoiding interstates by getting onto I-35 and heading north. I knew plenty of other more scenic back roads north but I was...

Thanks. I am just getting started. That trip was easily one of the best experiences of my life.

Hello everyone and welcome to my trip report. I am Tim and what will follow is the story of a 5000 mile journey in a '66 VW that I rebuilt. This took place back in July of 2013 so it is not totally current but I thought readers of this forum might enjoy it anyway. First I guess I should give...