13 Reasons for a Road Trip: A Pictorial
The majority of my best photos have been taken on road trips - some within 50 miles of my house. Most were stumble-upons; moments I couldn’t have planned, or ever forget.
The sun is shining here for the first time in several weeks. Looking at these photos and watching the leaves tumble makes me smile. I hope these inspire you to hit the road this weekend!
Blue Whale. Catoosa, Oklahoma.
Kansas.
The Family Sedan Goes Hunting. Yes, I was driving when I took this. And yes, the entire animal was in the back seat. "Hey, kids, help me unload this thing!"
North Dakota. The Enchanted Highway.
Somewhere in the Midwest.
Carhenge. Nebraska.
Nebraska. Scott's Bluff.
Kansas. Monument Rock.
South Dakota. Mt. Rushmore.
South Dakota. Badlands.
Devil's Tower National Monument, Wyoming.
Yellowstone. My secret spot.
Montana.
About SRT... I’m a traveler, writer and photographer for whom the open road frequently summons. Adventurous solo road trips are a staple for me, and a curiosity. So I created this website to share them and inspire you to step out and give them a try. Welcome! 
Wow!! Gorgeous! I think you have me at #1 Blue Whale.
Comment by Amy @ The Q Family — November 13, 2009 @ 3:43 pm
I really like the b&w mountain shots. But I think my favorite shot of all is the grass hopper. Superb.
Comment by Mac Sokulski — November 7, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
Aaron, the whale and some of the recent ones were taken with a Canon 5D. I bought it used last year and well, it’s something. Most of the B&W’s were taken with 35 mm film on a Nikon FM2. I love that camera.
Thank you everyone for your comments. These are some of my favorite captures in the past year or so.
Comment by Tammie Dooley — November 7, 2009 @ 10:04 am
Impressive pictures. What camera are they taken with? Makes me want to upgrade!
Comment by Aaron Schubert — November 7, 2009 @ 9:04 am
I’m sooo ready for a trip, somewhere….anywhere…and your lovely pictures make me want to go that much more! Beauties!!!!
Comment by Clay Mama — November 7, 2009 @ 7:28 am
I also love road trips! That blue whale is pretty cool!
Comment by Sherri — November 7, 2009 @ 12:01 am
Oh, forgot to mention that your photos are gorgeous!
Comment by jen laceda — November 6, 2009 @ 5:10 pm
Well, I wish we were “closer” to these sights. But living in Toronto means we get to go “driving” to Niagara Falls or Montreal. Hardly the stunning landscape of Midwestern America!
Comment by jen laceda — November 6, 2009 @ 5:09 pm
I grew up just a couple miles from the ol’ route 66 blue whale. Love your photos as always.
Comment by Steven — November 6, 2009 @ 4:10 pm
The colors are really nice in the ‘blue whale’ shot. “Badlands” casts a long shadow. We can’t wait to make it back to the West. Your photography captures the essence and eccentricity that is the Midwest.
Comment by JJ — November 6, 2009 @ 2:30 pm