Yesterday, I was doing some calculations. In order to do the trip, I'd have to make at least 350 miles per day. Now, that's easily done, right? Well, if I stop every 10 miles, that's 35 stops per day. At least.

Now, that can easily be done, right? Yeah, but how long will it take before it goes from being fun to work?

Not only that, but quite a few roads (US 10, US 169, and whatever north-south route I take on the east side of the state) will lead me through the Metro area. Stopping every 10 miles in that area might not be the safest, so, I may route around those areas. For the east side trip going south, I may take MN 95 out of North Branch and then follow the St. Croix down to Stillwater until it hits US 61. I haven't checked the map yet, but I believe they run into one another. As for US 169 and US 10, that's going to take a bit more planning.

So, my new idea is to do my traveling over the course of two or three springs, along with a summer trip or two. Spring 2007; the northern and eastern routes, and possibly US 10. Summer 2007; US 71 south and US 169 north. Spring 2008; the western and southern routes and the other option for Highway 10.

I'm also thinking of including a few more varients to the goals of the trips. For example, I know on a number of the routes, I'll be passing by or near certain landmarks (Like, Paul and Babe in Bemidji or the giant Turkey in Frazee or St. Orho in Menaga. In those places, I'll stop and take pictures, as well as find out a bit about whatever it is from people that live in the area.

That's all in the fun, right?