What are the Places to Visit Between Indiana and Colorado on Road Trip USA?

Hi Andy,

We did a tour around the States last summer and we went in the opposite direction to you. There is lots to see if you take the northern route through Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and into Wyoming. Regrettably we only got to stay one night in Yellowstone, Wyoming, but I would suggest that is your main target to aim for and stay several nights there. Also, on the way there, you might like to stop at Mt. Rushmore. Bob did a great article on that and I have some good video on the blog. Here is the link to the article: http://www.hereandtherewithpatandbob.com/category/mt-rushmore-south-dakota/

You should have a wonderful time. One great thing about South Dakota is you can stop at their welcome center and get a CD you can play that tells you all about South Dakota as you cross it. What is neat is you pay $20 for the Cd. They give you a return envelope and when you send it back they send you a $15 rebate. It is very informative and will make your journey far more enjoyable. One thing I learned was Little House on the Prairie referred to the plains of South Dakota. You might want to check our site for any other articles about places we passed on that same route. As you may know, Bob and I write about travel and the history of the places we visit. Hopefully, you will find some interesting tidbits of information to help you on your way.

All the best, Pat Patten
http://www.hereandtherewithpatandbob.com

Phil J from has written 119 comments

South Dakota may still have some snow or an early snow storm. But you might be able to see some buffalo and eat a buffalo burger. If you go through Nebraska you might check and see if there are any air force museums where you can see some of the aircraft we used in the past. I think Offutt Air Fore Base is in Nebraska. The Strategic Air Command Museum is about 30 miles from the Air Force Base at the town of Ashland, Nebraska. It is close to interstate 80 so you would not have to go far off of interstate 80.
I liked Cody Wyoming but it is a little out of the way for you. I also like Salina Kansas and stopped frequently at the truck stops at Salina. It sounds like you will have a really interesting trip.
Phil

mike99 from has written 30 comments

When you said you need to recharge your Van batteries --- do you have both a starting battery and a marine battery and shouldn't they both be connected to the alternator so that you can just idle the van to recharge them? Or do you have a battery charger?

Gadget from has written 1,018 comments

I am lighting the inside with 4 battery operated work lights, they have 24 LED with 3 AAA batteries. I will buy a deep cycle marine battery for 68 dollar from Walmart, with will have a switch to connect or disconnect from the alternator. I will also be able to tote this into a house and charge. I will pick up a solar water shower for the top of my van today. If you want fun, search or study the peltier electric generator, I am not using, but would be great for the tailpipe to charge. As these systeme reach fruition, I will make videos, etc. Most are 90 percent done...

Gadget from has written 1,018 comments

Here is lighting system http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-7476-Compact-Worklight-2-Piece/dp/B000NPPBYM/ref=pd_sim_hi_2

from has written 11 comments

Quinter, Kansas -- the tall rock towers have to be seen to be believed.

hotspringfreak from has written 60 comments

Heres a good way to rig a hammock up inside your Van for sleeping, Took this off a rotating You Tube video on your HoboTrav Blog site:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedandv=28D3HFlSeR8

walkinlove from has written 32 comments

I usually take 55 South out of Illinois. Springfield, IL may be good stop and then through Missouri, St. Louis and the Ozarks. You could travel this route easy without a map. Good signs posted all the way from Illinois through Kansas at least. There are alot of colleges and beware of speed traps.

mike99 from has written 30 comments

Cruise conrol is what saves me from getting speeding tickets. Just set it for 5 mph over the speed limit.

Gadget from has written 1,018 comments

The Astro van does not have cruise, I was going to price after market cruise control.