Geek Roadtrips Through the Heartland

While researching a roadtrip which I'll be taking from St. Paul, Minnesota to Placerville, Ca I did what any geek would do, I checked out the t-mobile hotspots along the route (some), did various searching on wi-finder (some) and other sites and have been doing some googling around on the topic. I know that there must be some 802.11b access points along and inside the towns along I-80, but for the life of me I'm finding it difficult for me to find any of them. I of course have various wireless sniffing apps, but that is hardly an efficient way to find access. I don't mind paying a small fee, so....with that in mind, if you were to take a trip across the country, where would you stop for access? For specifics, Read More... If you live along I-80, what are your favorite haunts with wireless? Specifically, I plan on stopping for meals or sleep in Des Moines, Lexington, Cheyanne, Rock Springs or thereabouts, Salt Lake City and maybe Reno and points along the long, bleak road between Reno and Salt Lake. But it's clear that the net needs a good reference for places to check your email through out middle america, so post here even if you want to talk about a great unknown spot in Oklahoma or something away from my route. If you own such an establishment, let us know!

On a side note, the futility of my search seems soemwhat silly, as there are clearly people who use the internet in these towns. Anyhow, I really look forward to seeing your responses! Also, any high quality, unique dining reccomendations would be really appreciated. Also, funny roadside attractions or must see geek spots are welcome, as I intend on blogging my cross country trip as it happens and would like to have something to talk about other than the state lines I cross and the number of retreads I dodge.

Comments

I know!

[mschoolbus]

Archive all your webpages you ussually look at on to a CD and bring it with you, that way you can read everything you normally would! =P

Re:I know!

[mmckinstUM]

That wouldn't really work for a site like slashdot. I mean, you'd put the CD in and load the front page and all the stories would be dupli..... oh wait, nevermind.

I Would Be Willing To Bet

[n3rd]

Another editor starts the same journey in a few days and doesn't realize it's already being done until they both stumble across each other at 11:00 PM at a Motel 6.

at Slashdot editor's problem with dupes

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Re:Trips

[foxtrot]

Don't take any computers if you can, you enjoy the world better when it has your complete attention.

But if you don't take any computers, what do you wire into the car stereo to play your mp3s?

Real geeks can't afford iPods anymore, you know. :)

-JDF

The you can rape him

[Anonymous Coward]

Like all of the other school-boys you lure into your house.

Put me in "Geeks Gone Wild" video

[Hao Wu]

Hao wants to host the first wet DeCSS t-shirt contest in history! Set me up with Natalie Portman please.

location location location

[ohzero]

You're starting out in St. Louis and have an end objective of Placerville? That's like leaving hell to go ...somewhere even worse.

Easy way to find WiFi Access points

[K-Man]

Wireless access points are easy to find along the highway; just look for the skidmarks and wreckage left by previous users.

Re:We got the O-face

[YetAnotherAnonymousC]

But doesn't the excitement come from the roaming futuristic biker gangs?

Sorry, couldn't help it...

Re:Trips

[lewp]

I have a VW Jetta, like IMacs, and dislike Microsoft. Oh nooooo! I must be a hypocrite!

Die.