I don't know how guys crossed the county on motorcycles in the old days, maybe they stopped and asked for directions. Today using Google Maps is a great way to find your way around, especially when paired with a GPS. Here's how I used my Garmin Nuvi to do it.
Example: Use the "near" tool with Google Maps. Try these real searches:
hotels near Moab, UT - Pizza near Moab, UT - camping near Moab, UT
I find the reviews interesting. You can also leave your own reviews. Don't worry about writing down the address though. That's where your GPS comes in. Click on any of the maps markers to bring up an information window. One of the options in the "more" menu is "send." At this point you'll want to connect your GPS to your computer via the USB cable. If you have a Garmin GPS and select GPS, Google will help you download the free Garmin plugin to connect your web browser to your GPS. You may need to restart your browser after installing the plugin but you'll only have to do this once. Once installed, the web browser will be able to see your GPS and send information to it.
In your GPS menu, you will now have the name and location of your target saved as a new favorite. This makes getting there easy using the GPS menus.
Hotel full? Store a second or third option just in case and you can find them too.
Source article: http://st1100oregon.blogspot.com/2012/11/google-maps-and-garmin-gps-for.html
Example: Use the "near" tool with Google Maps. Try these real searches:
hotels near Moab, UT - Pizza near Moab, UT - camping near Moab, UT
I find the reviews interesting. You can also leave your own reviews. Don't worry about writing down the address though. That's where your GPS comes in. Click on any of the maps markers to bring up an information window. One of the options in the "more" menu is "send." At this point you'll want to connect your GPS to your computer via the USB cable. If you have a Garmin GPS and select GPS, Google will help you download the free Garmin plugin to connect your web browser to your GPS. You may need to restart your browser after installing the plugin but you'll only have to do this once. Once installed, the web browser will be able to see your GPS and send information to it.
In your GPS menu, you will now have the name and location of your target saved as a new favorite. This makes getting there easy using the GPS menus.
Hotel full? Store a second or third option just in case and you can find them too.
Source article: http://st1100oregon.blogspot.com/2012/11/google-maps-and-garmin-gps-for.html
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