travel by car

Tourist info shops are sometimes hard to come by. Stop by a CVS. They're everywhere and most that I've seen carry state and city road maps. Of course, the latter being the city the business was residing in, but nonetheless...

-There is no truth

First of all, at 16 you're NOT ready for a country-traversing trip, period. Especially one that is more than 12 hours. I know you think otherwise, cause I sure as hell did when I was 16. Trust me, you're not.

Here in MA, we weren't allowed to drive out of the state until we'd had our license for a year, so make sure to check that fine print.

My suggestion? Book a flight now. It's cheaper for one thing and your parents will be much more willing to let you go.

I would also like to say that I don't think you're experienced enough to make a drive of that length safely.

I just ran mapquest for Russell, KS to Pittsburgh, PA and it stated 16 hours, 44 minutes. My son, who is several years older than you, has totaled two cars by overestimating how far he could drive. You might want to see if there is somebody you could share a ride with, possibly in Kansas City or St. Louis.

Navigation won't be much of a problem. Over ninety five percent of your travel will be on Interstate 70.

One of the less-well known secrets to enjoying a convention, or any sort of get-away-from-it-all vacation or holiday is, travel light. Just pack a bag with 4 day's worth of clothes, toiletries, maybe a light jacket, earplugs for sleeping in a room full of snorers, and maybe a canvas book-bag, all folded up, to carry any purchase you might make - options would be a cheap camera and a bare-bones celtel, and that's it!

There is plenty to see and do at the convention, so most of the modern electronic toys can be dispensed with. Unless you plan to perform and are bringing a fursuit, or are going collecting artist's sketches in a sketchbook, don't encumber yourself with a bunch of stuff that could get broken, lost, or stolen; if you need some sort of amusement, spend time in conversation with folks, or going to panels about subjects novel to you.

...And as has been advised in another thread on another topic - leave the machete at home. While the theme of the convention is "It's a Jungle Out There", trust me, you won't find any practical need for it.

VulpesRex - who has carved a path out of one central american tropical jungle, and would prefer to not repeat the experience.

Being in Northeast Kansas myself, I know there is multiple stations in the state, one to the south of me in Junction City.

The prices are pretty decent (especially if you buy them early and round-trip), and then you don't have to worry about running out of gas, getting lost, or even figuring out a driving schedule.

Hey, if you've determined that the only method of travelling to AnthroCon that works for you is by driving, then, hey, more power to you, and we'll see you at the con.

Set your mind at ease; i've never heard or seen any sign that collars are gender-specific. I think the prevailing attitude is "collars are for furs who want collars."

I believe there are some official restrictions on leash usage at AC, but that's different, and it's not gender specific.