Tag Archives: road trip

Frederick to Roanoke

Posted on July 13, 2022 by isherri

My favorite things about the MINI community are my car (obviously) and the people! I’ve made so many great, lifelong friends at MINI events that I can’t imagine not having in my life. The best part of the drive from … Continue reading →

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Burlington to Vernon

Posted on July 13, 2022 by isherri

After a quick nights rest it was time to Rise and Rally! I met Brian, Marc, Frank and both Georges so we could ride in together. We parked and then headed into the arena to grab breakfast. Breakfast was baby … Continue reading →

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And Away We Go!

Posted on July 11, 2022 by isherri

The MINI Takes the States 2022 began on a bright summer morning in Farr’s Field, just south of Burlington. I couldn’t sleep so I was up and on the way well before seven! By the time I arrived so had … Continue reading →

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Border Crossing Like a Boss

Posted on July 3, 2022 by isherri

I got a late start on my journey to Canada but I need the sleep! I found a local coffee shop and then set a course for the Costco gas station nearest to the Canadian border! When I got to … Continue reading →

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Anticipation Was Killing Me So I Left Early

Posted on July 1, 2022 by isherri

I was eager to hit the road, especially after I saw a bunch of friends from California were already on their way! So I tried to Tetris all of my bags in the car on my lunch break and headed … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready to Reunite and Rally

Posted on June 27, 2022 by isherri

Is there anything more exciting than getting ready for a vacation? All of the excitement of planning and packing and planning some more and then repacking… It’s honestly one of my favorite things! Because we have been experiencing a global … Continue reading →

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Spending a Day in South Dakota

Posted on July 3, 2021 by isherri

In 2006 I spent a day driving through SD during MINI Takes the States. It was one of my favorite days ever. This trip didn’t disappoint. I drove through Deadwood on my way out of town and then took the … Continue reading →

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534 Miles of Fun

Posted on July 2, 2021 by isherri

Another day where I rose before the sun, only this time I had a massive drive planned. I was taking the long way so I could drive through Yellowstone. I wasn’t going to be able to see the Grand Prismatic … Continue reading →

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The Grand Tetons Totally Live up to the Hype

Posted on July 1, 2021 by isherri

When I arrived in Jackson I dumped my bags in my room and then got back in the car to drive the Wilson Moose Road. It’s a road that runs from Wilson to Moose and Moose is inside the national … Continue reading →

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Peak to Peak

Posted on June 30, 2021 by isherri

When I awoke, there was chill in the air, but it was over 40 so I put the top down and popped over to Starbucks for a flat white to keep me warm on the inside. My first stop was … Continue reading →

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