Geek Gestalt heads to Big Sky Country
CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman is hitting the highway yet again. This time, he's taking his car full of gadgets to the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains to seek out interesting hot spots for technology, science, military, nature, aviation, and more. His itinerary will take him to a firefighting technology center in Montana, a maker of commuter train engines in Idaho, an innovative wind farm in Wyoming, and much, much more. You're invited to follow along on his travels--without getting the left-arm sunburn.
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Technology and the megachurch
On Road Trip 2009, CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman stops at the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colo., to talk about how it implements technology.
Protecting America's birds of prey
At the World Center for Birds of Prey, in Boise, Idaho, a dedicated staff is working to help get California condors and aplomado falcons off the endangered species list. Which bird is next?
Latest stories from Road Trip 2009
NORAD's alternate command center illustrated
During Road Trip 2009, CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman visited Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, but didn't get to see NORAD's alternate command center there. This is what it looks like.
Audi's clean diesel Q7 TDI makes Road Trip 2009 easy
CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman drove Audi's fuel-efficient clean diesel SUV 5,765 miles across Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming--and enjoyed every mile.
Wrapping up Road Trip 2009
After 5,765 miles of driving through five states, CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman is back home and reflecting on five-plus weeks of an amazing journey.
Road Trip's final pic of the day, 7/31: What and where is this?
This is your last chance to win a prize in the Road Trip picture of the day challenge. For this year, at least. Be the first to identify what this is and where it's located, and you'll be the winner.
On Road Trip, comparing simple video camera options
On his latest trek around the U.S., CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman shot video using four different devices. He shares his observations and chooses a winner.
On Road Trip 2009, when wireless met 'wilderness'
CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman set out to be able to get online deep in the Wyoming wilderness. How did he do?
Road Trip pic of the day, 7/30: What is this?
Big rock formations have been a Road Trip picture of the day challenge fixture. So why not do one more? If you're the first to tell me what and where this is, you'll win a prize.
Road Trip pic of the day, 7/29: What and where is this?
Road Trip 2009 has witnessed a wide range of buildings, rock formations, and institutions. If you are the first to tell me what and where this building is, you'll win a prize.
Protecting America's birds of prey
At the World Center for Birds of Prey, in Boise, Idaho, a dedicated staff is working to help get California condors and aplomado falcons off the endangered species list. Which bird is next?
Road Trip pic of the day, 7/28: What and where is this?
In honor of the last week of Road Trip 2009, the Road Trip picture of the day challenge starts off the week with an easy one. Be first to identify this, and you'll win a prize.
Road Trip pic of the day, 7/27: Where is this?
After using a photo of a painted horse as an earlier Road Trip picture of the day challenge, I discovered that many cities had such attractions. What about painted bison?
Road Trip Pic of the day, 7/26: Where and what is this?
Think you know your history of the American West? Then maybe you'll be the first to tell me what and where this is, and what its significance is. If so, you'll win a prize.
Technology and the megachurch
On Road Trip 2009, CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman stops at the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colo., to talk about how it implements technology.
Road Trip pic of the day, 7/25: What and where?
This image is related to birds. But that's all the help I'm giving. Know what it is? If you're the first to email me the right answer, you'll win a prize.
Helping cities prepare for electric cars
In Boulder, Colo., the Rocky Mountain Institute has set up a project to help cities recognize and do the long-term work they need to do to prepare for electric cars.
Road Trip hits 5,000 miles in the great wide open
CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman has now driven enough miles on Road Trip 2009 to cross the United States and come two-thirds of the way back.
Working to ensure fair use of outer space
The Secure World Foundation, a nonprofit based near Boulder, Colo., is advising the United Nations and other organizations on the fair use of outer space.
Road Trip pic of the day, 7/24: What and where is this?
Clearly, this outstanding rock formation is different than most others. And it's today's Road Trip picture of the day challenge. Be the first to identify what and where it is, and you'll win a prize.
On Road Trip, integrating an Audi, iPod, and iPhone
With the Q7 TDI, Audi has done a nice job of making it possible to use a Bluetooth mobile phone and an iPod without needing to move your hands around much.
From coal mine to wind farm
In the rolling hills of Wyoming, Rocky Mountain Power has reclaimed the land of one of its coal mines and turned it into an innovative wind farm.
Road Trip pic of the day, 7/23: Where is this?
Road Trip 2009 has taken me past more waterfalls than I can count, and that's certainly a good thing. But this one stuck in my memory. Be the first to tell me where it is, and you'll win a prize.
On Road Trip, setting up a mobile, off-the-grid office
Roving reporter heads deep into the forest with a satellite modem and phone, a battery-operated Bluetooth-enabled printer, and a lot of fully-charged batteries.
Road Trip pic of the day, 7/22: Where is this?
Can you identify the spot in today's Road Trip Picture of the day challenge? If you're the first to do so, you will win a prize.
Where it's easier to get good vanity license plates
On Road Trip 2009, CNET News reporter has been appreciating some of the simpler things about life in small towns and out in nature.
Road Trip pic of the day, 7/21: Who's playing?
Sometimes, you just stumble onto a baseball game right across the street from your hotel. Be first to identify the teams in the Road Trip picture of the day, and you'll win a prize.
Road Trip gadgets: MacBook Pro, Nikon D5000, LiveScribe Pulse
Having written dozens of stories, taken thousands of pictures, and conducted countless interviews, reporter credits a few key devices for making trip easier.
Yellowstone dominated by geothermal activity
Old Faithful may be synonymous with the park's geothermal activity in most visitors' minds, but there are hundreds of other geysers, hot pools, etc., worth visiting.
Road Trip pic of the day, 7/20: What and where?
For the July 20 edition of the Road Trip picture of the day challenge, your task is to give me the name of this and its location. If you're the first to do so, you'll win a prize.
Road Trip pic of the day, 7/19: Where is this?
What is this giant mountaintop structure, and where is it located? On Road Trip 2009, CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman visited it, and now your challenge is to be first to send in the correct answers.
Road Trip pic of the day, 7/18: What and where is it?
During Road Trip 2009, CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman happened on this strange lake filled with dead trees. That's why it's today's picture of the day challenge. Be the first to send in the correct answer and you'll win a prize.
What is this guy *on*?
- by ed1011 August 18, 2009 9:58 AM PDT
- Daniel: one of the pic in Hills aircraft museum was named C-199. There was no C-199. It should be C-119.
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