“Yes, about once a year, usually somewhere close like St. Louis or Oklahoma.”

— Ted Capoccia, lab technician, Kansas City, Kan.

“Yes, California to visit family. I’m getting ready to (go) right now.”

— Darren Flory, dairy supplies salesperson, Lawrence

“I do take road trips ... back and forth from Lawrence to Dallas ... I have a bunch of friends all over the nation, going to different schools.”

— Austin Smith, business finance major, Dallas, Texas

“As much as possible ... (to) Colorado and East Coast, Cape Cod.”

— David Melody, cook, Castle Rock, Colo.