We've been AAA members for years. In addition to the trip ticks and books they also have other services you may find useful. Free towing for a few miles, emergency road service for flat tires, etc.

We pay $49/year for a single membership. You can probably get a better introductory offer.

Something else I use is the Rand McNally Road Atlas Program for planning trips. It's a dirt cheap little software program. Available at Rand McNally for about $10 and even less expensive a Best Buy, etc.

Happy travels, Chris in Pearland, TX