August 3 – 23, 2026
Two RVs. Eight friends. 3,054 miles of America's strangest roadside attractions, natural wonders, and questionable food decisions.
"The Lost Order of the Iguana sends forth its delegation to spread joy, consume roadside snacks, and photograph suspiciously large statues."
Explore the JourneyWhat Is the Iguana Transit Authority?
The Iguana Transit Authority is a specially assembled expedition team — eight friends on a mission to cross America in two RVs, stopping at every bizarre roadside attraction, natural wonder, and "World's Largest" thing we can find.
This isn't just a road trip. It's a pilgrimage through the weird heart of America — from Chicago's skyline to San Francisco's fog, via concrete dinosaurs, underground caves, salt flats, geysers, and more giant animals than any person should see in a lifetime.
"We have no fixed plan beyond these 23 destinations. What happens between stops is anyone's guess. What we do have is snacks, vibes, and aggressive optimism."
23 Stops
Curated for maximum weirdness
8 Delegates
Hand-selected adventurers
8 States
From the Midwest to the Pacific
Epic Stories
Memories that last forever
23 Stops of Adventure
From Chicago to San Francisco, through caves, salt flats, national parks, and more giant roadside animals than you can count.
Chicago
Deployment Point
The Authority assembles in the Windy City. Deep dish pizza will be consumed. Delegates will argue about whether it's actually pizza. The journey begins regardless.
- ★Home to the first-ever Ferris wheel (1893 World's Fair)
- ★The Chicago River flows backwards — they reversed it in 1900
- ★Deep dish was invented here in 1943. Arguments about it have lasted since 1944.
Meet Your Chariots
Two El Monte RV Sunseekers will carry our brave delegates across 8 states. They're not luxury Prevosts, but they'll do the job with character.
Road Mode
Camp Mode
Class C Motorhome
Ford E-450 chassis
4 Per Vehicle
Cozy but comfortable
Full Berths
Real beds, not benches
Full Kitchen
Stove, fridge, microwave
Starlink WiFi
Internet while driving
Full A/C
Desert-proof cooling
"The elders considered luxury Prevost motorcoaches at $2,000/night. After review, they noted that sleeping in a $2,000/night bus does not make the Corn Palace any more or less made of corn."
The Sunseeker was deemed "adequate for legends in the making."
Budget Breakdown
What does 3,054 miles of weird Americana cost? Less than you'd think.
Total Per Person (excl. flights)
~$3,010
2 RVs x 20 days, split 8 ways
~$5/gallon, ~10 mpg, many stops
Mix of campgrounds + boondocking
Museums, parks, oddities
Gas station snacks count as food
Starlink WiFi on the move
Unexpected giant statues to pose with
Park Pass Strategy
UK visitors face a $100/person surcharge at Yellowstone and Grand Teton under 2026 rules. We'll acquire 2x Non-Resident Annual Passes ($250 each) — covering all 8 people for both parks, saving $1,100 vs individual tickets.
"Three weeks. $3,010. A lifetime of stories about that time you saw the world's largest carousel with zero horses."
Working on the Road
Adventure doesn't mean going dark. Both RVs have Starlink satellite internet.
Starlink Satellite Internet
Full broadband speeds even in the middle of Wyoming where your phone has zero signal.
Daily Rhythm
Morning
Leisurely start. Coffee. Work from the coach if needed.
Midday
Drive to the next stop. Still online — Starlink works while moving.
Afternoon / Evening
Explore, hike, eat, do weird American things.
Nobody will be expected to be offline for 3 weeks.
Nobody will be expected to be on their laptop at the Grand Canyon.
The trip is designed so you can do both.