Introduction

This map shows the route taken on our 8,000 mile trip around the United States and part of Canada. We started our adventure the middle of August in Lynnwood Washington and ended two months later in Desert Hot Springs California.

THE CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUION

THE CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUION
On the southern shore of Lake Chautauqua in western New York lies a learning institution like no other in the United States, the Chautauqua Institute. Established in 1874, "The Institute,” as some locals call it, is a distinctive learning and teaching community that hosts open forums for political and religious issues, exquisite performance facilities, a diverse talent list, a multitude of recreation activities and multicultural spiritual education