I like to drive around in Texas. The climate in Texas allows me to hike and bike all year round. Although it would be nice to see some snow every once in a while.

Christmas, 2007: 1,895 miles, 34 hours

New Mexico

Key Cities: Alamogordo, NM., Carlsbad, NM.

Independence Day, 2007: 2,040 miles, 42 hours.

Route 66

Key Cities: Oklahoma City, OK., Tulsa, OK., Springfield, MO., St. Louis, MO., Hot Spring, AR.

Thanksgiving, 2005: 1,324 miles, 28 hours.

Hill Country

Key Cities: Fredricksburg, TX.

Memorial Day, 2005: 1592 miles, 31 hours.

Panhandle

Key Cities: Houston, Dallas, Quitaque (Caprock Canyon SP), Canyon (Palo Duro SP), Amarillo, Lubbock, Big Spring (State Park), San Angelo (State Park), Austin, Houston.

Easter, 2005: 1,533 Miles, 34 hours

Big Bend

Key Cities: Houston, San Antonio, Del Rio, Alpine.