Wow, Shootingstar! That sounds wonderful! I would love to be able to do that (and the places you've toured sound great!). What kind of camping do you do? I like camping, but don't really like public campgrounds with lots of people around - I'd much prefer to just pitch a tent somewhere quiet, but don't know where it's okay to do that. I haven't done a lot of backpacking, but enough to know it's a lot more peaceful than car camping and state parks.

You're pretty brave to do this stuff alone, too. I do sometimes picture myself biking in Alaska by myself, but I know I'd never do it. And you must NEVER tell my DH I'd ever consider going to Alaska without him!

I definitely agree with everyone - BleeckerSt_Girl is right on the mark. Anybody know how to go about setting up a new topic?? It sounds like there is interest.

DebW & Bikerhen: I (I'm sure we all) want to hear all about your experiences when you do your tours.

Alas - I have to go to Aberdeen, MD tomorrow for work. Travel Monday, work Tuesday, travel back Wednesday. I was there a couple of weeks ago, and saw lots of people out biking. And it was actually spring there! Makes it difficult to be without my bike, but there won't be time anyway. As soon as I get back I'll need to start getting camping stuff ready .