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My wife and I love driving in the United States and we love the history and the scenery.
We have been there many times but finding a website with such an enthusiastic traveller with so much information is a joy to behold.
While I’m sitting in my office on our property in the Bush near Mackay Queensland, I am able to spend hours going through your excellent website not only exploring new opportunities but also confirming many of the places we have already visited.
Many years ago, we began following the stories of the Oregon trail, the the pony express, the transcontinental railroad and Lewis and Clark to name but a few.
I am blessed by the fact that we have discovered your website and are so pleased that you are so enthusiastic about your country.
I have saved dozens GPS co-ordinates of magnificent places that we have been to ourselves. I am more than happy to share these with you if you would like. Please advise.
Until then best wishes
Darby Monro
Queensand Australia
Best wishes