America’s Greatest Road Trip! Key West to Deadhorse: 9000 Miles Across Backroad USA

Automotive/racing expert Cotter and photographer Ross, coauthors of Route 66 Barn Find Road Trip, partner again to chronicle their nearly 9,000-mile trip from Key West, FL, to Deadhorse, AK. Traveling in a Ford Bronco that pulls an Airstream trailer, the two stick as much as possible to two-lane roads. They visit small towns, local businesses, attractions such as the World’s Largest Ball of Twine in Cawker City, KS, and museums. They stop whenever an antique auto, tractor, or unusual machine catches their eye; the book is understandably heavy on vehicle facts. They’re also consistently on the lookout for a good cup of coffee. Along the way, they view spectacular scenery, from the wide-open plains to the mountains and the tundra. They believe that everyone they meet has an interesting story, so they collect tales from business owners, waitresses, farmers, race-car drivers, oil-rig workers, fellow travelers, and more. Cotter’s text is enhanced by Ross’s beautiful color photographs of the places they visit and the people they interview. The combination sweeps readers into their adventures.