September 1, 2026

Rest Area, Mile 262 South

Theme: Travel


The state of Virginia encourages tourism, which is an important part of the economy. They maintain some pretty nice rest stops, where you can take a bathroom break, walk your dog, check a map, eat a picnic, or take a nap in your car. 


I don’t have the stamina for long trips anymore. I enjoy day trips, although sometimes I need to rest the next day. I travel by car. I haven’t flown in a plane in years. I don’t mind flying except for feeling crowded, but the rushing, standing, and waiting in airports is not fun.

For a while, I thought that self-driving cars would be available before I got too old to drive, but now I’m not so sure. What I really want is a self driving RV… or a chauffeur!


12 comments:

  1. Rest stops while travelling are important!
    Wishing you a happy and peaceful month of September.

    All the best Jan

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  2. i am right there with you...i love day trips, and enjoy them much more. it's a real bonus when you have nice, clean rest stops. new jersey does a pretty good job at maintaining them. i also look for scenic overlooks, they always have great views!!

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  3. Yes, there are so many forms of travel, and I take a lot of day trips, and this weekend coming up I'll be taking a weekend trip to Duluth, Minnesota!

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  4. Glad to read your post, Beautiful place and pics.

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  5. I can guarantee that Canadian travel to your state has plummeted!

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  6. The rest stops do look nice, I have stopped at a few.
    I like driving myself! Take care, have a happy day!

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  7. Lots of places to stop and rest are great especially as we get older.

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  8. Some states do great on rest stops along the interstate highways. Others not so much.

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