Road Trip 2007: Science and tech in the Southwest
CNET News.com's Daniel Terdiman visits sites from Las Vegas to Los Alamos, with a helping of Roswell in between.
Road trip 2007
CNET News.com reporter Daniel Terdiman is reprising Road Trip 2006 with a gadget-laden journey through the American Southwest. Five states in three weeks: Ride along as Daniel goes backstage at Cirque du Soleil and behind the scenes at Hoover Dam, dips his toes in Arizona's Meteor Crater, and investigates the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. He'll also go underground in Tucson, Ariz., where Titan missile crews lived and worked, visit New Mexico's Very Large Array astronomical observatory and much more.
News Stories and Blogs
Thousands of miles, tons of tech
Gear for the road trip--from zoom lenses to an EV-DO card--proved to be mostly impressive.Seismic shift for S.F. Bay Bridge
The new eastern span of the Bay Bridge will include the largest self-anchored suspension construction in the world.Home at last
After 25 days, 4,891 miles and too many motels, Daniel pulls into his driveway.August 10, 2007
Top Gun lives on in the Nevada desert
Navy's best fighter pilots learn how to be successful combat pilots through rigorous training in the skies near Fallon.Full Road Trip 2007 blog
Daniel is blogging from the road as he takes in the Southwest. Keep up with his observations, and add your own, here.
leans on his Infiniti QX56
at White Sands National
Monument in New Mexico.
Photos: Southwest canyon wonders
Canyons in Arizona and Utah offer stunning tableaus. Here are some of the more awe-inspiring nature scenes from Daniel's trip. August 9, 2007
A mystery in Utah
Daniel comes across a steampunk contraption on the side of a Utah road. But what is it?August 9, 2007
At 4,000 miles, a stunning vista
Daniel is in the middle of Zion National Park when his odometer rolls over to 4,000.August 8, 2007
Life in an earthship
These fully sustainable, off-the-grid dwellings can maintain a comfortable interior temperature regardless of the heat or cold outside.August 8, 2007
Wondrous Canyon de Chelly is a hidden gem
Arizona national monument compares with Grand Canyon for pure scenic beauty.August 7, 2007
Four Corners doesn't leave a sharp impression
Lying down in four states at once isn't quite as exciting as Daniel had hoped.August 7, 2007
Nonproliferation flourishes at Los Alamos lab
At Los Alamos National Lab, scientists are working on ways to keep the world safe from weapons of mass destruction.August 6, 2007
Altec Lansing's iM600 is a great road trip companion
This iPod speaker system gets the job done, and at a remarkably affordable price.August 6, 2007
Hitting the home stretch
Daniel reaches 3,000 miles in the middle of nowhere in New Mexico, and he's begun to slowly head toward home.August 5, 2007
Photos: Where airplanes go to recoup
At the Roswell International Air Center, airplanes rest during slow periods, wait for repairs or prepare to be put out to pasture. August 3, 2007
What happened in Roswell stays in Roswell
UFO capital of the world perseveres, with centerpiece museum holding its place amid all manner of alien curios.August 2, 2007
At last, 747s, up close and personal
At the Roswell International Air Center, there are up to 200 planes just sitting on the ground, waiting to be used by their owners.August 1, 2007
Blown away by the Very Large Array
On the Plains of San Agustin, 27 huge dish antennas make up the world's largest radio telescope.August 1, 2007
Albuquerque extols its role in PC revolution
This city played an integral role in computer history, even though it eventually lost out when it came to housing Microsoft.July 31, 2007
Photos: Revisiting the power of the atom bomb
In Albuquerque, N.M, a museum looks at Fat Man and Little Boy, and the effect they had in 1945 and later years. July 30, 2007
Cold War-era memories meet the future
White Sands Missile Range has the latest missile technology even as it displays the history of missile warfare.July 30, 2007
Fighting snow blindness in high summer
The gypsum sand dunes of White Sands National Monument are an amazement worth driving to New Mexico to see.July 27, 2007
Arizona, heaven for airplane fans
Two of the best airplane storage facilities in the world exist side by side in Tucson, Ariz.July 27, 2007
Photos: Underground at the Titan Missile Museum
A former Titan missile launching site is now a museum in Sahuarita, Ariz., about 20 miles south of Tucson.July 26, 2007
Wireless mobile printing in the desert
Daniel tests the Hewlett-Packard Deskjet wbt, a mobile, Bluetooth-enabled printer designed for the road warrior.July 26, 2007
Frank Lloyd Wright's spirit lives on at Taliesin West
Famed architect's western headquarters house an architecture school and carry on his legacy of great design.July 25, 2007
Photos: Meteor Crater still a big hit
Here's what you get when you strike the Earth with a 150-foot-wide chunk of rock moving at around 26,000 miles an hour.July 25, 2007
So many 747s, so little access
At the Pinal Air Park in Marana, Ariz., is a parking lot for commercial airliners.July 24, 2007
Clearly, there's nothing like Grand Canyon Skywalk
A visit to Grand Canyon West and its glass bridge over and into the canyon is an experience for a lifetime.July 24, 2007
A dry-weather crisis for Hoover Dam
The dam's governing authority is getting ready to decide what to do if there's not enough water for the future.July 23, 2007
A trip into the depths of Las Vegas
Visit into the storm drainage tunnels underneath Sin City reveals a fascinating community of vagabonds and artists.July 20, 2007
Photos: Cirque du Soleil's many stages of 'Love'
Go backstage at Cirque du Soleil's Love, an homage to the Beatles.July 20, 2007
Cirque du Soleil fights for radio frequencies
Scarcity of available radio frequencies poses headache for those in charge of productions dependent on wireless transmissions.July 20, 2007
Photos: Inside Cirque du Soleil's 'Ka'
It takes a village--plus moving stages and 18,000-lumen projectors--to mount the show.July 19, 2007
All hail Google Maps!
Daniel discovers a particular Google Maps feature, and things will never be the same.July 17, 2007
Road Trip 2007: 4,000 miles to go
CNET News.com reporter Daniel Terdiman hits the highway with travel gear and an eye for the Southwest's natural, scientific and quirky wonders.July 13, 2007
He can't wait to get on the road again
audio On the eve of Road Trip 2007, News.com's Charles Cooper checks in with reporter Daniel Terdiman about what's on the agenda.July 13, 2007
Road Trip 2006
Miss last summer's gadget-filled News.com jaunt through the Pacific Northwest? Catch up on all the adventures here.June 15, 2006
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Living with Technology: High-tech road trip
special feature With summer upon us, CNET.com rounds up the latest sites and gadgets for staying connected while out and about.June 29, 2007
The Web 2.0 road trip
It's no longer necessary to wait 'til you get home to share vacation details with friends. You can do so at just about every step along the way.June 29, 2007
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Road trip 2007
CNET News.com reporter Daniel Terdiman is reprising Road Trip 2006 with a gadget-laden journey through the American Southwest. Five states in three weeks: Ride along as Daniel goes backstage at Cirque du Soleil and behind the scenes at Hoover Dam, dips his toes in Arizona's Meteor Crater, and investigates the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. He'll also go underground in Tucson, Ariz., where Titan missile crews lived and worked, visit New Mexico's Very Large Array astronomical observatory and much more.
News Stories and Blogs
Thousands of miles, tons of tech
Gear for the road trip--from zoom lenses to an EV-DO card--proved to be mostly impressive.Seismic shift for S.F. Bay Bridge
The new eastern span of the Bay Bridge will include the largest self-anchored suspension construction in the world.Home at last
After 25 days, 4,891 miles and too many motels, Daniel pulls into his driveway.August 10, 2007
Top Gun lives on in the Nevada desert
Navy's best fighter pilots learn how to be successful combat pilots through rigorous training in the skies near Fallon.Full Road Trip 2007 blog
Daniel is blogging from the road as he takes in the Southwest. Keep up with his observations, and add your own, here.leans on his Infiniti QX56
at White Sands National
Monument in New Mexico.
Photos: Southwest canyon wonders
Canyons in Arizona and Utah offer stunning tableaus. Here are some of the more awe-inspiring nature scenes from Daniel's trip. August 9, 2007
A mystery in Utah
Daniel comes across a steampunk contraption on the side of a Utah road. But what is it?August 9, 2007
At 4,000 miles, a stunning vista
Daniel is in the middle of Zion National Park when his odometer rolls over to 4,000.August 8, 2007
Life in an earthship
These fully sustainable, off-the-grid dwellings can maintain a comfortable interior temperature regardless of the heat or cold outside.August 8, 2007
Wondrous Canyon de Chelly is a hidden gem
Arizona national monument compares with Grand Canyon for pure scenic beauty.August 7, 2007
Four Corners doesn't leave a sharp impression
Lying down in four states at once isn't quite as exciting as Daniel had hoped.August 7, 2007
Nonproliferation flourishes at Los Alamos lab
At Los Alamos National Lab, scientists are working on ways to keep the world safe from weapons of mass destruction.August 6, 2007
Altec Lansing's iM600 is a great road trip companion
This iPod speaker system gets the job done, and at a remarkably affordable price.August 6, 2007
Hitting the home stretch
Daniel reaches 3,000 miles in the middle of nowhere in New Mexico, and he's begun to slowly head toward home.August 5, 2007
Photos: Where airplanes go to recoup
At the Roswell International Air Center, airplanes rest during slow periods, wait for repairs or prepare to be put out to pasture. August 3, 2007
What happened in Roswell stays in Roswell
UFO capital of the world perseveres, with centerpiece museum holding its place amid all manner of alien curios.August 2, 2007
At last, 747s, up close and personal
At the Roswell International Air Center, there are up to 200 planes just sitting on the ground, waiting to be used by their owners.August 1, 2007
Blown away by the Very Large Array
On the Plains of San Agustin, 27 huge dish antennas make up the world's largest radio telescope.August 1, 2007
Albuquerque extols its role in PC revolution
This city played an integral role in computer history, even though it eventually lost out when it came to housing Microsoft.July 31, 2007
Photos: Revisiting the power of the atom bomb
In Albuquerque, N.M, a museum looks at Fat Man and Little Boy, and the effect they had in 1945 and later years. July 30, 2007
Cold War-era memories meet the future
White Sands Missile Range has the latest missile technology even as it displays the history of missile warfare.July 30, 2007
Fighting snow blindness in high summer
The gypsum sand dunes of White Sands National Monument are an amazement worth driving to New Mexico to see.July 27, 2007
Arizona, heaven for airplane fans
Two of the best airplane storage facilities in the world exist side by side in Tucson, Ariz.July 27, 2007
Photos: Underground at the Titan Missile Museum
A former Titan missile launching site is now a museum in Sahuarita, Ariz., about 20 miles south of Tucson.July 26, 2007
Wireless mobile printing in the desert
Daniel tests the Hewlett-Packard Deskjet wbt, a mobile, Bluetooth-enabled printer designed for the road warrior.July 26, 2007
Frank Lloyd Wright's spirit lives on at Taliesin West
Famed architect's western headquarters house an architecture school and carry on his legacy of great design.July 25, 2007
Photos: Meteor Crater still a big hit
Here's what you get when you strike the Earth with a 150-foot-wide chunk of rock moving at around 26,000 miles an hour.July 25, 2007
So many 747s, so little access
At the Pinal Air Park in Marana, Ariz., is a parking lot for commercial airliners.July 24, 2007
Clearly, there's nothing like Grand Canyon Skywalk
A visit to Grand Canyon West and its glass bridge over and into the canyon is an experience for a lifetime.July 24, 2007
A dry-weather crisis for Hoover Dam
The dam's governing authority is getting ready to decide what to do if there's not enough water for the future.July 23, 2007
A trip into the depths of Las Vegas
Visit into the storm drainage tunnels underneath Sin City reveals a fascinating community of vagabonds and artists.July 20, 2007
Photos: Cirque du Soleil's many stages of 'Love'
Go backstage at Cirque du Soleil's Love, an homage to the Beatles.July 20, 2007
Cirque du Soleil fights for radio frequencies
Scarcity of available radio frequencies poses headache for those in charge of productions dependent on wireless transmissions.July 20, 2007
Photos: Inside Cirque du Soleil's 'Ka'
It takes a village--plus moving stages and 18,000-lumen projectors--to mount the show.July 19, 2007
All hail Google Maps!
Daniel discovers a particular Google Maps feature, and things will never be the same.July 17, 2007
Road Trip 2007: 4,000 miles to go
CNET News.com reporter Daniel Terdiman hits the highway with travel gear and an eye for the Southwest's natural, scientific and quirky wonders.July 13, 2007
He can't wait to get on the road again
audio On the eve of Road Trip 2007, News.com's Charles Cooper checks in with reporter Daniel Terdiman about what's on the agenda.July 13, 2007
Road Trip 2006
Miss last summer's gadget-filled News.com jaunt through the Pacific Northwest? Catch up on all the adventures here.June 15, 2006
Related Features
Living with Technology: High-tech road trip
special feature With summer upon us, CNET.com rounds up the latest sites and gadgets for staying connected while out and about.June 29, 2007
The Web 2.0 road trip
It's no longer necessary to wait 'til you get home to share vacation details with friends. You can do so at just about every step along the way.June 29, 2007