Thanks for that plug for the Minuteman National Historic Site run by the National Park Service near Wall, SD. The visitor center is at exit 131 on I-90. As an aside, I was on the first Air Force Missile Combat Crew to accept the missile flight (control center and 10 missile sites) Delta 1 from the Boeing Company in early July 1963. This was the first active flight of missiles for Ellsworth AFB near Rapid City. There were a total of 150 missile sites and 15 launch control centers northwest, north and east of the air force base. It is a interesting way to see some Cold War history. I spent 20 years in the Air Force and 19 of that was with the Minuteman missile force. Delta 1 and Delta 9 are the only inactive missile sites left. All others were destroyed in accordance with a treaty with the Russians.viceprice said:We traveled I-80. Be sure to stop/camp/spend time in the Badlands and see the Minuteman Missile Museum, launch facility and the missile site. Take some time in Custer State Park (drive the Wildlife Road I believe it is called) and drive the the scenic Iron Mountain Road leading to Mt. Rushmore (there are height restrictions - but beautiful tunnels and scenery).
Bill N said:Thanks for that plug for the Minuteman National Historic Site run by the National Park Service near Wall, SD. The visitor center is at exit 131 on I-90. As an aside, I was on the first Air Force Missile Combat Crew to accept the missile flight (control center and 10 missile sites) Delta 1 from the Boeing Company in early July 1963. This was the first active flight of missiles for Ellsworth AFB near Rapid City. There were a total of 150 missile sites and 15 launch control centers northwest, north and east of the air force base. It is a interesting way to see some Cold War history. I spent 20 years in the Air Force and 19 of that was with the Minuteman missile force. Delta 1 and Delta 9 are the only inactive missile sites left. All others were destroyed in accordance with a treaty with the Russians.
Bill
Joel, you really have me confused on the location of that Minuteman silo. I pretty much came into the Minuteman weapon system when it was new but have never heard of anything in the Everglades. Can you expand a bit.Great Horned Owl said:This is a little off topic, but for those who are interested, there is also a Minuteman Silo in the Everglades National park that has ranger led tours.
Joel
Bill N said:Joel, you really have me confused on the location of that Minuteman silo. I pretty much came into the Minuteman weapon system when it was new but have never heard of anything in the Everglades. Can you expand a bit.
Bill
Molaker said:"The best route" depends on what you think is the "best". Do you mean the easiest route to travel or do you mean the best route for taking in the sights? We love the back roads, but we have a 24' Winnebago ERA which is not much different than driving a full-size van. If you have a 40' DP with a toad, I seriously doubt you would/could travel some of the places we like. Also, you don't say how much time you have. So, if you would tell us a bit more about your RV and what you expect when you say "best route", I'm sure we can be much more specific.
LarsMac said:If I was making a run from Maryland to Custer, SD, I'd head up toward Pittsburgh, and take I-70 across to Indianapolis, where I would change to I-74 and follow that to Davenport/Quad Cites area. From there across Iowa on I-80 to Omaha. From Omaha, I would run US-275 to where it meets US-20 near O'neill, NE.
I would then follow US-20 west to Chadron, or Crawford. US-385 from Chadron will take you right into Custer. It is a very nice drive.
Crawford, is home to Ft Robinson, once home base for Colonel Custer and the 7th Cavalry (If you're a history buff.) and highway 2 and 71 north out of Crawford will take you to Hot Springs, SD where you re-join US-385 to Custer.
After Custer, I would make my way down to Casper, WY, and follow US-26 west to Moran, WY and come into Yellowstone from the South entrance. But that's just me, because I love the view coming over the hill from Dubois.
jaw111 said:How would that route be towing a 40' fifth wheelLarsMac said:If I was making a run from Maryland to Custer, SD, I'd head up toward Pittsburgh, and take I-70 across to Indianapolis, where I would change to I-74 and follow that to Davenport/Quad Cites area. From there across Iowa on I-80 to Omaha. From Omaha, I would run US-275 to where it meets US-20 near O'neill, NE.
I would then follow US-20 west to Chadron, or Crawford. US-385 from Chadron will take you right into Custer. It is a very nice drive.
Crawford, is home to Ft Robinson, once home base for Colonel Custer and the 7th Cavalry (If you're a history buff.) and highway 2 and 71 north out of Crawford will take you to Hot Springs, SD where you re-join US-385 to Custer.
After Custer, I would make my way down to Casper, WY, and follow US-26 west to Moran, WY and come into Yellowstone from the South entrance. But that's just me, because I love the view coming over the hill from Dubois.
jackiemac said:LarsMac can you let me know how you find road trippers if you don't mind. I've just had a quick look and it seems useful but the screen keeps uploading and takes a few minutes to update which I will find very frustrating, interested to see if you have the same problem. Thanks.
Thanks very much, I'll stick with it!LarsMac said:I am not seeing a problem on my side, though I have a pretty fast connection. It is a very busy website, it seems, so a slow connection or a problem in the routing could be causing you some trouble.