A major part of this project is the trip itself. We are driving across the country for probably the only time in our lives, so we wanted to make sure that we saw everything we possibly could. Our restrictions are time and money (isn't that always the case?). We are making the tear drop able to sustain itself off grid, which helps with the camping accomodations since we will not be restricted. 
We began our itinerary by listing all the places we would like to see or things to do across the country. We have the usual big attrations, like Mount Rushmore, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, St. Louis Arch. Then we began to stretch it out to include some cities, and lesser known attractions.
We will be researching each area we brainstormed to see what the area holds for entertainment and history. We are looking for some treasures less known in America. We bought a guide of national forests so that we can use those as lodging or day adventures. We will keep you updated as the itinerary irons itself out.
