
Originally Posted by
Southwest Dave
I honestly don't think you have anything to be concerned about other than those same things in your home town. Just use common sense as to where you stay and if you get a feeling some place doesn't feel quite right, use your gut instinct and move along. Everywhere is someones hometown with good honest people and you often have to go out your way to roll into the 'wrong side of town'. If you decide to take this trip and put your concerns to one side it's time to start looking at maps and do some research as to what interests you along the way and start mapping them out, this will help determine the route(s) and work out where to stay overnight. I would look at a different route each way to see new things, heading further south to I40 would also be an option, route 66 towns, Grand canyon, Monument valley etc etc. Keep an eye on the weather forecasts and road conditions and be open to change, but given the option I would certainly choose I-70 for the scenery. The more days you have te more you can do with them so once you have outlined your plansd we can certainly make further suggestions and offer 'tweaks' to your plan where(if)needed.