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RE: Ideas for fun/quirky pit stops and things to do on cross country road trip?

by montereyjack 31 May 2012

Pretend you are British or Australian and squeeze Zion, Grand Canyon and Death Valley into the trip.
US West Coast - Second roadtrip - suggestions welcome

by GuntherN 30 May 2012

Hi all, We are planning to go back to the US for a second roadtrip around the beautiful West Coast. We have done a 2 week trip last year,…
Re: 7,000 mile Road Trip Around United States, Need Ideas!

by zeldasdad 29 May 2012

>Nope we have never done anything like this. You have to debrief us after you complete this odyssey. It will be good or it will be "bett…
RE: 7,000 mile Road Trip Around United States, Need Ideas!

by nutraxfornerves 29 May 2012

I have to agree with reversing the trip. It will still be hot in the desert southwest in mid-September. Average high ion Death Valley…
RE: San Francisco-Boulder-LA In August

by Marocfan 26 May 2012

trekker has good suggestions. Do plan on a night or two in Ouray. But personally I would avoid Death Valley in August.
RE: San Francisco-Boulder-LA In August

by trekker502 26 May 2012

Redwood NP is north of San Francisco and Mendocino, so it would take about 2 days trip from San Francisco. You will be travelling during…
RE: National Park tour

by bowneline 25 May 2012

Tripmonster, my gut feeling is that you are getting some pushback from people because your query is simply too expanisive, and you have…
Re: National Park tour

by zeldasdad 25 May 2012

What are you driving? Most national parks are easily accessible in anything that can roll down a paved road. The two exceptions on your…
RE: West coast USA road trip

by nutraxfornerves 24 May 2012

>If need be, I can slum it out in the car for a night if there are no lodging reservations. Not in Yosemite. That is prohibited and park…
West coast USA road trip

by stuartw88 24 May 2012

I'm thinking of organising a road trip to the west coast of USA at the end of Aug/beginning of Sep. I have a draft itinerary below, I…
Re: Groveland route to Vegas via Sequoias?

by bowneline 22 May 2012

My suggestions: Park at [Tuolumne Meadows|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuolumne_Meadows], do a loop around the meadow and to the base…
RE: Groveland route to Vegas via Sequoias?

by bowneline 22 May 2012

I agree, the route from Yosemite Valley, up and over Tuolumne Meadows, down Tioga Pass, and then down 395 (maybe taking the June Lake…
Re: Free camping around the Grand Circle region (and Yosemite)

by geo_nerd 21 May 2012

Bryce - http://g.co/maps/dg6jy Numerous pretty sites along E. Fork Rd. N. Rim. - http://g.co/maps/eq9sx Squillions of places to camp…
Roadtrip California, Nevada, Utah August 18th 2012

by Emmeke 20 May 2012

I'll arrive in San Francisco the 15th of august and headed towards Yosemite, Death Valley, Zion and maybe more National parks before heading…
RE: October 2012 LA, San Fran, Yosemite & Vegas

by stopthebus 19 May 2012

Cambria and Pismo are still south of the "best" part of Highway 1, which is the stretch from roughly Cambria to Monterey. I'd try to spend…
RE: San Francisco to Grand Canyon

by ianw6705 18 May 2012

I like itineraries that are based on nights - since they tend to be clearer (as least to me): Night 01 - Bishop Night 02 - Bisho…
RE: San Francisco to Grand Canyon

by tiggerof4 18 May 2012

Thank you everyone for your feedback. This is sooo awesome! So after taking everyone's feedback into consideration so far (and not reall…
October 2012 LA, San Fran, Yosemite & Vegas

by Kingdongringo 18 May 2012

Hi, looking for any thoughts/suggestions for a road trip 4 early 30s are taking in october. Provisional plan: Arrive LA on Saturday.…
RE: Tips for Travelling National Parks

by nutraxfornerves 18 May 2012

Buy a [_National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass_|http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm] for US$80. You will probably be able…
RE: San Francisco to Grand Canyon

by ianw6705 17 May 2012

Adding Zion NP (plus maybe Bryce Canyon NP) to a trip that includes the Grand Canyon South Rim and Sedona, means you will be doing a lot…
RE: San Francisco to Grand Canyon

by tiggerof4 17 May 2012

Thanks for the quick response. I've heard a lot of good feedback about that route so definitely considering it. I guess I also should…
RE: Yet Another US Road Trip - Timing Question

by stopthebus 17 May 2012

Yeah, I'll reiterate that I'd skip Sequoia / Kings Canyon. They are very nice parks but simply don't offer much to the non-hiker (and…
Re: 5 weeks travel in California without a car

by smokingcrayon 17 May 2012

Thanks everyone for your help! I've worked out my plan as follows, in case anyone was curious: Eugene, OR > San Francisco S.F. > Yo…
RE: Yet Another US Road Trip - Timing Question

by ianw6705 17 May 2012

I would love (off the beaten track) suggestions between Lake Tahoe and LA ... we have been to Point Reyes, Death Valley, and "all" the…
RE: Yet Another US Road Trip - Timing Question

by stopthebus 17 May 2012

You'll definitely be fine at Sequoia (lower elevations), Yosemite (lower elevations), and Highway 1 in April, barring a freak storm. Not…