Hello!

Depending on how much of a hurry you're in, it's almost always more scenic on the two-lane highways, rather than on the Interstates. No matter which route you take, when you're traveling east from Denver, you have to cross the plains, either Kansas or Nebraska, Missouri, or Iowa. On the Interstate, you're talking hundreds of miles of pretty much flat, unbroken monotony, and you'll be sharing the road with an endless stream of commercial traffic. On the two-lane US Highways (US 36 would be one option), you'll be travelling through what's actually some very pretty farm country. Traffic will be much less intense, and April should be a great time of year to enjoy the spring wildflowers that tend to grow alongside those two-lane highways. (And it's ever so much easier to pull over when you see something interesting).

Interstates are the only way to go when you're in a hurry (or when you're crossing West Texas), but when you stick to those limited access roads, and never venture off? You miss a lot of the good stuff. Two-lane highways are slower. They'll for sure add some hours to your travel. But they can also add lots of smiles to your miles.

Enjoy your time in DC. You'll be too late for the cherry blossoms, but spring is a beautiful time of year back there. Lots to see and do!

Rick Quinn