Once we figured that out, and got off of I-80, Iowa, Nebraska and
Kansas became just as much fun to see as the rest of the country.

I drove from Illinois to Estes Park, Colorado, and back several times
before the Interstates were built. I hated every goddam mile, until
we reached the Rockies, although Iowa was not as utterly depressing as
Nebraska.

"Just as much fun to see as the rest of the country"? As much as the
Rockies, or the Cascades, or New England? Come on!

Even Illinois has pretty parts......

More true of Iowa than of Illinois. Small towns in Iowa are prettier
than small towns in Illinois.

Iowa, believe it or not, is remarkably hilly.

I remember how hard it was to pass a truck or a school bus on those
two-lane highways.

vince norris