I guess I took "car trip" too literally...
Yes, we flew to New England at Christmas last year, and I posted some photos of some of the mountains in New Hampshire.
I used to dream of an Airstream... My current dream is to build a very unique, custom travel home of my own concept and design.
Yes, gas is too high... but the plan is to move the travel home only once every month or two or three... Then to live in and explore the surrounding area between moves.
I like that dream. :)