road maps

[Highwayman2013]

We never use GPS. The few times we did it sent us the long way around and that with the GPS set on shortest route. Mostly, we just wing it and don't use anything. You see the best stuff when you get lost.

Lots of fun when you are in an area you don't know, have no unpaved roads selected, and end up on a 13 mile gravel road in rural New Brunswick.

 

[murphybrown]

Bought at least 2, maybe 3 GPS and have given all away

Who is still using good old fashion road maps for their travels? I would think using gps all the time would take a lot of the adventure out of the ride.

Yep bring me a real map and I'm like ohhhhhh so nice. Kinda like how I prefer my books (and I love to read)...give me a real page to turn. Have a kindle...but it will never wear out..seldom gets used.

I invested this winter in a set of Butler Maps and whole new experience. Fellow SL prairiespyder mentioned a brand Mad Maps and they look pretty nice also. Can seriously say I was led astray...aka LOST more by the GPS than by my own sense of adventure. Now I will turn on the Iphone when I get into a metropolitan area and looking for a particular address..like coffee shops!!! Yep maps all the way...:thumbup::yes:

 

[biker01red]

Use GPS with paper maps as daily referral and backup

 

[ARtraveler]

Rand McNally Road Atlas has been my friend through the years. Have never used or owned a GPS. I like the thrill of the hunt, imagining what the road will be like, etc.

When I want to get specific, I buy one of the many travel books for each state to get further information.

I usually end up with enough information so that I am in overkill mode.

It all works for me. :yes::yes:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Rand McNally Road Atlas has been my friend through the years. Have never used or owned a GPS. I like the thrill of the hunt, imagining what the road will be like, etc.

When I want to get specific, I by one of the many travel books for each state to get further information.

I usually end up with enough information so that I am in overkill mode.

It all works for me. :yes::yes:

But Alaska only has 3 roads, anyway! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[ARtraveler]

But Alaska only has 3 roads, anyway! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

Indeed it does. But, I have been known to travel the lower 48 as well as the Islands. And I do have a good time when I am there. I usually see all the good stuff. :yes::yes:

My next trip will be Arkansas (where my brother recently moved), and of course a re-visit to Branson. Next summer for sure. This summer, Brother & Spouse come to visit me for a week.