@Barrettscv that sounds like the setup I am going for with two sets of wheels that can be easily swapped. The cyclocross wheel sounds like a good choice.
@fietsbob I don't think I need a thinner wheel, just some thinner tires on a 2nd set of wheels. Point taken on being able to swap a spoke. I can imagine swarms of bike tourists out there. Ive only had the pleasure of touring parts of Oregon on my motorcycle and it is beautiful, perhaps someday on my bicycle too.
@ClemY I don't need speed per se, just looking for a tire which will move easier on the road.