Joshua Trees: Years of Endurance in Every Spine
Looking at the Joshua trees behind my home, I reflect on the desert’s living world and the long endurance of survival.
Road Journals
Personal essays and photographs from different roads and lives.
(7) Advice for an Enjoyable Journey
From reservations to showers, laundry, meals and clothing, this chapter considers everyday preparations for a long trip. It also covers medicines and other supplies to bring.
(6) Vehicle Checks for a Safer Journey
Prepare the vehicle before a long trip and carry equipment for unexpected problems. This chapter considers warning triangles, tire and battery supplies, lights and basic roadside readiness.
(5) Where and How to Stay Overnight
Finding each night’s lodging is a central task on a long trip. This chapter considers campgrounds, RV parks, hotels and motels, with personal experiences of reservations and facilities.
(4) Road Trip Rules
Seven principles for long drives on unfamiliar roads cover daylight travel, maps, fuel, emergency supplies and weather.
(3) Four Cross-Country Routes from Los Angeles to New York
Four broad routes connect Los Angeles and New York through the South, the country’s center, the Rockies, or the West Coast and Yellowstone. Their landscapes and suitable travel seasons differ.
(2) Thorough Preparation Makes the Difference
Planning a cross-country trip means choosing destinations, overnight stops and a workable driving rhythm. Allowing time for arrivals and changing conditions helps prepare for the long journey.
(1) Before a Long Journey
A long road trip begins with its difficulties as well as its promise. Crossing the continent offers encounters with nature, humility and memories that can last a lifetime.
An American Road Trip: Preface
An introduction to crossing the continent and traveling the length of Alaska. Whether the heart trembles with excitement or the legs with age, first take the plunge.