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Skettios · 01-22-2004, 08:45 PM

I moved to Phoenix from Michigan in September after graduating from Michigan State University. Since then my family has parted ways, with a sister in Washington, my mom in California, and my dad just took a new job in New Hampshire. I've decided to move back to Grand Rapids, MI, where I can share rent with a good friend, and have a better chance at a job.

I'm driving.

Has anyone driven this route. I need suggestions on the which way would be the most interesting. Time is somewhat of a factor, but I have enough to be somewhat flexible. The routes I'm considering so far are to head to Denver and then take I-80, or to go to Oklahoma City, and then up to Des Moines, IA and take I-80 the rest of the way. The only other factor is that I would really like to hit Eastern Iowa, so I can visit my home town of Cedar Rapids.

If anyone has any tips for stuff I should do, routes, stuff I should bring, any and all advice appreciated.

Thank you,

Skettios

shakran · 01-22-2004, 09:17 PM

the drive from OKC to Des Moines is BORING. Once you pass NSSL in OKC, and the Cessna plant a few miles up the road, there's NOTHING to see ANYWHERE. The drive sucks. Denver is your best bet - the mountain scenery can't be beat.

Averett · 01-23-2004, 04:22 AM

I've never done it, but if youre doing it this time of year, you probably want to travel as far south to start as possible. I wouldnt wanna be stuck in the Rockies during a snow storm this time of year.

01-22-2004, 08:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skettios Condition: Stable and Improving Location: Finger on the little red button.	Moving across the United States I moved to Phoenix from Michigan in September after graduating from Michigan State University. Since then my family has parted ways, with a sister in Washington, my mom in California, and my dad just took a new job in New Hampshire. I've decided to move back to Grand Rapids, MI, where I can share rent with a good friend, and have a better chance at a job. I'm driving. Has anyone driven this route. I need suggestions on the which way would be the most interesting. Time is somewhat of a factor, but I have enough to be somewhat flexible. The routes I'm considering so far are to head to Denver and then take I-80, or to go to Oklahoma City, and then up to Des Moines, IA and take I-80 the rest of the way. The only other factor is that I would really like to hit Eastern Iowa, so I can visit my home town of Cedar Rapids. If anyone has any tips for stuff I should do, routes, stuff I should bring, any and all advice appreciated. Thank you, Skettios __________________ Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies. Frederich Nietzsche

01-23-2004, 04:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Averett Is In Love Location: I'm workin' on it	I've never done it, but if youre doing it this time of year, you probably want to travel as far south to start as possible. I wouldnt wanna be stuck in the Rockies during a snow storm this time of year. __________________ Absence is to love what wind is to fire. It extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.

01-22-2004, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	the drive from OKC to Des Moines is BORING. Once you pass NSSL in OKC, and the Cessna plant a few miles up the road, there's NOTHING to see ANYWHERE. The drive sucks. Denver is your best bet - the mountain scenery can't be beat.