Road Tripping - LA to NYC

[DGvertz]

Hey everyone, this is my first ever road trip, and it may well be the only time I ever get to do this kind of massive trip. My brother has lived in Los Angeles for a few years and is moving back to New York, so I'm flying out there and we're driving across the country together.

I was just wondering what are the land-marks that you guys, as experienced road-trippers would suggest? The cheesier the better - if there actually is a "World's Largest Ball of Lint" I'd like to see it!

My dad (who is also coming along) wants to do some white-water rafting, also, so I was wondering where the best place for that is.

The trip is going to be about seven or eight days, and since there are three of us, we are definitely willing to drive long hours - we have it planned right now that we will drive for eight hours every day.

Thanks very much for any help you can offer.