• 95,000 miles traveled in locust-covered, long range electric vehicle above
• 3rd set of tires, 2nd windshield, and 1 speeding ticket
• 48 states visited
• 30 states completed all national park units
• 3 of 9 regions completed: Mid-Atlantic, National Capital & Southwest
• 42 of 63 national parks visited
• 25 of 25 battlefields & military parks visited: e.g. Revolutionary War
• 40 of 42 memorials visited
• 71 of 75 historic sites
• 55 of 62 historical parks (broader than historic sites)
• 77 of 84 monuments
• 48 of 73 recreational areas, reserves, rivers and others
• 24 of 31 world heritage sites in USA, plus 5 in Canada

I spent $9,000 on charging, over 85% at superchargers. Heavy use of superchargers beyond the recommended daily limit has also reduced my battery capacity by 9%. Most electric car drivers charge overnight at home, so their costs are far lower. I should have cut costs with more free chargers and better route planning, but I drive capriciously, rushing around depending on weather and my curiosity. Like my mileage, my charging cost excludes borrowing an S when my 3 was in the shop and includes driving to visit family. A comparably priced new pickup truck for the same distance would have cost at least $16,000 for gas, based on average mpg and $/ gallon, more if they carried a boat or a bike like I do.

In September I plan to post a few of the affiliated trails I’ve stopped along, more west coast parks, a couple others I still need to edit, and hopefully some more Rocky Mountain parks from the road. Posting schedule will slow down in Q4 but each week will include a national park. Stay tuned for more adventures!