Those of you who read my last post know that I've been planning for a 24-day RV trip to retrace the Butterfield Overland Mail Route 
, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.
Texas and California in particular have really stepped up with planned events. Most of my preparations for the trip are complete, with just some minor details to be worked out. The route will take me from St. Louis, Missouri on September 16th through Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and finally to San Francisco, California on October 10th. I'm hoping to see many exciting places and meet interesting people along the way!
Planning an adventure of this magnitude with an historical foundation is a monumental task that most would never contemplate. However, I would like to share something I've learned during the process: most states really want you to visit.
That may sound like an obvious statement, but they will actually help you plan your trip to their states and send you valuable information...for free!
Not only will states do this, but in some cases cities and towns will do the same. So if you're thinking of visiting Missouri check this site , Arkansas check this out , Oklahoma here , Texas (kudos particularly to Texas) click here , New Mexico here , Arizona here , and for California start here . They will send you information on everything from events to parks to campgrounds and maps.
I hope you will all follow me on my adventure beginning September 16th. And maybe you'll be inspired to start planning your own.
Happy traveling!
We'll be following your trip with great interest!!
Wyatt James
NBBC - Phoenix