So anyone who knows me (Chris), knows I am a huge lover of the spreadsheet. I totally use them wrong. Jeremy is a master at using spreadsheets for actual calculations and what they are actually meant for. I on the other hand use them to organize information in boxes. I love boxes!
So as we are asking all of these questions, my first task was to get some baseline information and of course I started with the easiest task which was info on the US, where to go and what to see. I have created a pretty comprehensive spreadsheet called The Long Way Around Planning Guide including state-by-state information.
State Facts - Geography & Demographics, Government & Legislature, State Symbols, Sports Teams, Popular Tourist Attractions, Famous People, and Fun Facts
US Climate Data - Average High Temperature, Average Low Temperature, Days with Precipitation, Hours of Sunshine, Average Precipitation in Inches and an analysis of the best months to visit each state
Top Attractions - Top 10 attractions by state
State Travel Guide - Top Attractions of Major Cities, Top Attractions, Top Resorts, Top Small Towns, Top Weekend Getaways, Top Beaches, Top Places to Photograph
State Hidden Wonders - Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to do
National Sites - National Monuments, National Recreation Areas, National Parks, National Preserves, National Memorials, National Historic Trails, National Seashores, Wild & Scenic Rivers
State Parks - State Parks, National Parks, National Forests, National Historic Sites, National Wildlife Refuges, National Recreation Areas
Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives - Traditional Dining and Fast Food Restaurants
US Camping - Good Sam Camping Locations, KOA Camping Locations, US Forest Service Camping Locations, US Army Corps of Engineers Camping Locations
US Hiking - Top Trails Rated by Difficulty, Length, Elevation Gain, Route Type, Rating, Activity, Attraction
US Off Roading - Top Off Road Trails/Parks by State