Road trips are witnessing a cultural revival. The journey is a metaphor for life, expressing fascination with remote dirt roads and the unexpected discoveries they hold, such as unusual small towns and industrial structures like towering aluminum silos. Visual artist Anne Rudder remarks on my ability to depict the disparity between the American Dream and reality. The book invites viewers to immerse themselves in my personal exploration of America like riding in the passenger seat on an adventure through hidden treasures. My car became a viewfinder camera on wheels.