Introduction

There is a fire in our hearts as we reach a certain age. It’s the instinctual need to leap from the nest, test our wings, and soar off to explore the world that exists beyond the horizon. 

In our early 20s, we are unburdened by fear. Undaunted by risk. We yearn for the open road. Breathtaking mountain vistas. Seductive beaches. Technicolor sunsets. We hunger for adventure, independence and freedom. But what we truly seek are answers that reveal who we are. Where we belong. Why we are here.

For most of us, spending nearly two months wandering across America is an experience we can only dream about. Few of us have the means or the opportunity. Even less have the audacity.

In 1978, two young men boldly set out in a little green truck to explore America.

This is their story.