Cross-Country

Visit all 50 states
I love to travel. But I've currently only visited 10 states in the United States. (Alabama. California. Florida. Indiana. Mississippi. New York. New Jersey. Pennsylvania. Rhode Island. Tennessee. )

A road trip would be a fun way to visit multiple states. But I recently came across, the "fabulous new Rail Pass allowing travelers to see all of the 46 US States in more than 500 destinations."

"The ultimate coast to coast train experience with Amtrak! Valid for 15, 30 or 45 days of flexible rail journeys anywhere in the continental United States.

15-day (maximum 8-segment) rail pass costs $389.
30-day (maximum 12 segment) rail pass costs $579.
45-day (maximum 18-segment) pass $749.

Children aged 2-15 get passes for half price, under 2's travel free."

Here is a list of related articles
http://www.nytimes.com/ref/travel/20080601_SUMMER.html#
http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/30/traveling-from-new-york-city-to-berkeley-calif-by-train/

Lets Spend The Afternoon In a Cold Hot Air Balloon....

Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride
I am not sure why taking a hot air balloon popped out, when making my bucket list. But I think it would be fun to attend a hot air balloon festival and to take a ride, because this would bring me out of my comfort zone, since I am scared of planes/ heights/( anything that flies.)

The recommended seasons for taking a balloon ride are from late spring until mid-autumn. "Rides during the summer will show nature in full bloom.















While rides during late October and early November will display the beautiful reds and golds of autumn." I am leaning towards a summer hot air balloon ride,because there is a festival in New Jersey, in July.

The Hot Air Balloon Festivals in New Jersey
Friday, July 23rd at 6:30p.m.
Saturday, July 24th at 6:30 am and 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 25th at 6:30 am and 6:30 p.m.
Balloon rides are $200 per person in the morning and $225 per person in the evening. With the advance purchase of each balloon ride, you will receive one (1) complimentary general admission ticket to the festival.

I will post pictures, when I cross this off my list!!!!!!

♪♪I'll be out of my mind
And you'll be out of ideas
Pretty soon
So let's spend
The afternoon in a cold hot air balloon
Leave your jacket behind
Lean out and touch the treetops over town
I can't wait
To kiss the ground
Wherever we touch back down♪♪
-Owl City