Snow In Iowa and First Day On The Road

Des Moines, Iowa started snowing while some movers were loading up Jessica's U-Haul truck for a move to California.

It ended up snowing overnight and left about 3-4 inches of snow on the ground. We had to wait a day before departing after hooking up a car carrier trailer to the truck on Sunday. Once it was loaded, we departed Iowa.

We ended up at a Motel 6 in Overland Park, Kansas the first night. It had to have been the worst Motel 6 I've ever been in. But I was too tired to try looking for another place to stay. 

Some photos of the snow in Des Moines/Ankeny, Iowa:

Latest News On Convenience Stores/Travel Centers

Above, a Kum & Go travel center in the midwest. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The convenience store/travel center industry is constantly changing and Convenience Store News has the latest skinny on them. RVers and other travelers would do well to keep abreast of the changes.

The Jamestown, New Mexico Pilot Flying J Travel Center is located down the hill from where I am moving to.

The convenience stores/travel centers they have a report on includes Love's, Kum & Go, Pilot Flying J, Circle K and others.

They begin with:

NATIONAL REPORT — The convenience store industry landscape is constantly changing as chains open and close stores each week. On a regular basis, Convenience Store News highlights these comings and goings in this special roundup.

 To read more, go here.