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I re-read your original post and I don't see a time frame for this adventure. So, how long will you have before you have to go home? Arkansas, by the way, is one of my favorite states in the union. Generally, I suggest that a solo roadtripper stick to travel days of less than eight hours to prevent the cumulative effects of too many hours in the saddle (although I have certainly done plenty of those pesky 14-hour days in my career). Here are some tips about that.
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Mark
I love Arkansas as well. So many of my friends were so eager to leave this state after High School and College; I just couldn't understand it ...

I've been advised by many to take the summer off from school because next year will be insane, so I'm going to do that. Classes end May 12 and will resume around August 2. I need to be here for most of July to prepare.

So that leaves half of May and all of June. That said, my plan isn't necessarily to fill this time with this road trip; rather, this is the timeframe around which I have to travel. I'm also trying to leave things as open as possible if I take longer than I had anticipated.

Honestly, I'm not sure how long it will take; I've never done anything quite like this, so I can only guess: 3-4 weeks at the most? I'm not sure. But I'm trying to be flexible to allow less or more time, and still have a great time.

-Chris

P.S. Excellent links. I read through a whole bunch of them last night (and loaded up my bookmarks) and found them all very helpful. Thanks!