We’re seriously contemplating a “North by Northwest Adventure” – another long flying trip – this time in Tripp. This time going to the aviation extravaganza that was called “Oshkosh” when I first began dreaming about it 30 years ago. Now it’s apparently AirVenture, but is still at KOSH airport in Wisconsin. The dream right now is a two-day flight out, several days tenting KOSH and flying the area by day (maybe into the DC area), then up into Canada and across to at least Edmonton. Probably then on to Smithers, BC and then detour back to follow the Alcan Highway up to Alaska before heading home down the West Coast. Lots of planning already happening beyond what was required for Big Adventure I, due to the border crossings and possible DC flying.
So we’re seeking your help. Shall we go for it? Which of the two initial tentative routes on the map below do you suggest, and why? Where are the places we must see on the fairly direct flight to KOSH, and the slower flight from there? Any stops with on-airport camping that you’d recommend on these routes? Should we carry a bear gun even though we’ll be flying the highways? Any other questions we should be asking?
So above are the current options on the table. As with most images on this blog, click to enlarge and keep clicking until you’ve seen the largest version. The orange line from SBA to OSH is our second idea, enabling a glimpse at more states (yes we’re going back in early Fall!). Also possibly a detour in SD to see Badlands and Rushmore at least from the air. This will be our first time flying there, though we’ve toured by car before we met. You’re invited to Comment or use the Contact link to reach us privately. More news as it happens…
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