I will be driving from Cincinnati Ohio to Anchorage/Chugiak in May. I am looking for some places to stop and see, places to camp, people's planes to see who are on the way, or any tips on taking this trip.

My current plan is to make the trip west to Seattle, take a short break, then possibly staying for a day in Concrete WA as I have family there, and then make the rest of the trip.

Some options i am considering:
- Staying for a few days in Seattle and pursuing my SES rating at Kenmore. (If budget allows)
- Checking out CubCrafters in Yakima
- Yellowstone
- Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge
- Schnell Recreation area
- Frenchman Coulee
- Black Hills National Forest
- Devils Tower
- Golden Ears Provincial Park

Of course this plan can change dramatically, the only requirement is that I am in Anchorage by May 29th at the latest. Any ideas on places to stay for free, or places to stop and see would be much appreciated. If you are remotely on the way and wouldn't mind someone stopping by to see your project/plane/shop/whatever please let me know! Thanks for any suggestions!

If you end up coming north through Alberta let me know. I'm not far off the beaten path and have a place to stay.
David

Pinejuice:

Stock up on some cans of that world famous Skyline chile before leaving Cinncy. . Fabulous stuff.

A friend of mine is always grizzling whenever he leaves Cincinnati about not being able to dine on a three-way upside down from Skyline.

http://www.skylinechili.com/



I am still sweating my Class 3 medical so I have to pass. But OMG, that serving (regular three-way shown) looks amazing.

Have a safe trip.

A1skinner, thanks for reaching out. I will send you a pm.

Denali, haha! I could definitely bring some along. Never heard of someone getting their Skyline upside down. Thanks for the good wishes.

You will be driving right by our place if you plan to take the Alaska Highway route. Fort Nelson, Mile 300 on the Alaska Highway. Our airfield is CBL3 in the Canadian Flight Supplement. Always a place to camp and we can show you around a bit. Touch base when you are getting closer.

UpNorth

Planning to do any rock climbing/ bouldering at those destinations?

Yes for sure! I don't have any gear to bring other than shoes but it would be awesome to get some sport climbing or bouldering in!

Here is the route I am considering currently:



This route will put me through:

Badlands
Thunder Basin
Bighorn Forest
Devils Tower
Yellowstone
CubCrafters
Kenmore/Seattle

From there I am not decided at all and am looking for recommendations.

Stop in Battle Creek, Michigan and see Waco factory
Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kurt