Steve, Welcome, my suggestion is make sure and head down some of Route 66 to see America off the super highways and enjoy the road, you will bipass the big chain restaurants and hit what we call Mom & Pop establishments, get a few good books on 66 to really enjoy it (I have many suggestions!). I am heading to Arizona via 66 this Nov. One of the must do's is the singing highway in New Mexico around Taos. Have fun and glad your here.