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Whether you're drawn to the rugged solitude of the Badlands, the regenerative spirit of Maui, the nostalgic charm of Route 66 ...

That is all very interesting but not why I ultimately decided to make the trip. South Dakota's driveability fit well with my lack of airfare funds and vacation time. So I recruited a contingent of ...