The Geography of Nowhere
There is a trap in all the states of America that it is best to try to avoid. It will require that you make an effort to look for places that have character. In large cities and increasingly in small towns along the interstate you will find the faceless and boring. You could wake up in the parking lot of these fake places and be unable to determine where in the U.S you are because they are all the same. They contain the same national stores and restaurants that are found in almost every city in the U.S.So if you want to see the real America you must look for the local and Main street businesses. You will be rewarded with a much more authentic experience.You will find this especially true in the western states that are crisscrossed with limited access highways.
