Up until now we have crossed 9 states, (in order) Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky. With only Virginia away from finishing this life-altering experience; i have begun to think about my top 10 favorites things related to this trip. So without counting the state of Virginia, when i will again revise this list, since i have heard that Virginia is one of the most beautiful places in the country. Here is the TOP 10 Gaby favorites on the Transamerica, from the coast of Florence, Oregon to the gateway to the Appalacians, Berea, Kentucky (1 being the best, and 10 being the least best, but still amazing!)

Top 10 cities to Check out on the Transamerica

10. New Heaven, KY
9.  Berea, KY
8.  Newton, KS
7.  Dubois, WY
6.  Farmington, MO
4.  Breckenridge and Frisco (7 miles apart by a bike path), CO
3.  Sisters, OR
2.  Missoula, MT
1.  Eugene, OR

Top 10 places to spend the night on the Transamerica:

10. The Lighthouse Inn, Florence, OR
9. The Super 8, Carbondale, IL
8. The Motor Lodge, Sisters, OR
7. The Sherwood Inn, New Heaven, KY
6. The Grand Hotel (the “Train” room), Sisters, OR
5. The Moose Inn (brand new hotel in Sheridan, MT where we were the first guests stayed there just before they opened their doors to the public).
4. The Stagecoach Bed and Breakfast, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO
2. The Old Faithful Inn Hotel, Yellowstone National Park, WY
1. Hedrick’s Bed and Breakfast and Exotic Animal Farm, Nickerson, KS

Best FREE places to spend the night on the Transamerica:

11. The Horse Creek Inn Hotel, Houston MO (almost free, $15 per person for a hotel room, special cyclist price)
10.  The Athleticlub, Scott City, KS (also almost free, $10 per person special cyclist rate)
9.  The Fire Station in Newton, KS
8.  Dayville Church, Dayville OR (donations)
7.  The Downtowner Inn, Graingeville, OR (Rooms were $60 but it was given to us for free thanks to the United Methodist Church who provided Traveller’s Aid).
6.  Mark and Tammie’s house in Dillon, MT
5.  Josh’s house in Missoula, MT
4.  Sebree Baptist Church, Sebree, KY
3.  Josh and Palmira’s house, Eugene, OR
2.  Kim’s house, Prineville, OR
1.  Amy’s house, Corvallis, MT

Top 10 must-dos and must-sees on the Transamerica:

10. Cascade Mountains, OR
9.  Sisters, arts, crafts and quilts, OR
8.  River adventures in the Ozarks at Alley Springs and Emminence, MO
7.  Whitewater rafting in Oregon
6.  Cycling, skiing and outdoor fun in Breckenridge, CO
5.  Johnston Shut-ins, MO
4.  Grand Tetons National Park, WY
3. Yellowstone National Park (and nighttime ranger programs), WY
2. Harig’s Alpaca Farm, The Ozarks, MO
1. Hedrick’s Bed and Breakfast and Exotic Animal Farm!!!

Top 3 Hardest Climbs on the Transamerica:

3. The Ozark Mountains, MO (specifically between Alley Springs and Ellington going East).
2. Hoosier Pass, CO (because of the altitude and thin air, i had difficulty breathing and riding).
1. Whitebird Pass, OR (used to be the old 95 hwy with 35 switchbacks and then some more climbing into Graingeville).

Best Food on the Transamerica:

11. The Cream Station, New Heaven, KY
10.  The Fudge Shoppe, Harrodsburg, KY
9.  Great Harvest Bread Co. Eugene, OR and Missoula MT
8.  Only fancy restaurant in town (cant remember the name, but it;s not the burger place, it’s the other one!), Wisdom, MT
7.  The Spice of Life, Hamilton, MT
6.  Cookie’s Cafe, Golden City, KS (best pies in the world!!!).
5.  Paya Cafe, Dubois, WY
4.  Lodge (night before we crossed the Lolo Pass going East), MT
3.  Dinner at El’s house in Prineville, OR
2.  Amy Montheith’s breakfast in Corvallis, MT
1.  Violet’s house in Sebree, KY. Violet and her husband Pastor Bob made an amazing meal with asian coleslaw, stir-fry vegetables, butter peas, rice, fresh tomatoes from her garden. Sweet tea, watermelon, and for dessert a sugar sponge cake hot from the oven with fresh cubed peaches and vanilla ice cream.

Most disappointing places on the Transamerica:

6. Pueblo, CO
5. West Yellowstone, MT
4. The fire station in Rough River, KY
3. Great Bend, KS
2. Rawlins, WY
1. Lolo Hot Springs, MT

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