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RE: Yet Another US Road Trip - Timing Question

by nutraxfornerves 28 May 2012

If you are driving from South Lake Tahoe to Squaw, you would be driving north around Lake Tahoe. Then you would take highway 80, rather…
RE: Somewhere to stop between San Francisco and South Lake Tahoe

by nutraxfornerves 10 May 2012

[_Locke_|http://www.locketown.com/] Check out the museum and [_Al the Wop$339;s_|http://www.locketown.com/als.htm]. Al's is rather indes…
RE: California Road Trip - July 2012 SF - YOS - LA - SD - LV

by Bertieppants 10 January 2012

RE: San Francisco - Alcatraz Ferry trips fill up really quickly so make sure to book that as soon as you can. They also don't take all…
RE: RV in California

by SusieGirl7 09 December 2011

Lake Tahoe is not for swimming as it's a glacial lake and is absolutely freezing. You'll still be cold ten minutes after you get in.…
RE: From S.F. to Vegas via US 50 and 395. Doable in April?

by johnsang 12 September 2011

You have a great route picked out, however I would suggest some additions and changes to enhance your trip. Be sure to take time to see…
Re: Our Itinerary and Route from Seattle to Argentina

by bowneline 06 September 2011

1. I would seriously consider taking Highway 1 down the northern california coast (through Mendocino etc..., down to Bodega Bay) rather…
RE: California Road Trip

by marlajfish 24 August 2011

I've lived in California most of my life so I hope I have some decent advice for you. This is probably the route that I would map out…
RE: Yosemite lodging or alternative options

by nutraxfornerves 27 July 2011

I meant to add: Napa is just the wine region you have heard about. There are many others in California that produce equally good wine,…
RE: Loop trip through Cariboo Gold country - could use some advice

by markharf 22 June 2011

Querty give good advice if the OP is (very) short on time, but that's a long drive from Portland just for a two day tour through interior…
RE: Loop trip through Cariboo Gold country - could use some advice

by Cluxewe 22 June 2011

I find Lytton really kind of a cute little place and you're right above the Fraser River which is cool. Clinton has interesting surrounding…
RE: Loop trip through Cariboo Gold country - could use some advice

by markharf 22 June 2011

Take the Hurley Pass road via Gold Bridge if it's open (i.e., snow-free). If you've got time, research the natural hot springs found…
RE: Loop trip through Cariboo Gold country - could use some advice

by adf13 20 June 2011

Yeah, I second Barkerville. If you're making a trip to see Cariboo Gold Country and not heading up to Quesnel, Wells/Barkerville, than…
RE: Loop trip through Cariboo Gold country - could use some advice

by South_of_60 19 June 2011

Hi, You might want to go to Barkerville. There are active placer mines there.
Loop trip through Cariboo Gold country - could use some advice

by NWNEWS 19 June 2011

HI, I'm planning a trip through the BC interior wanting to do a loop from Portland, Oregon following Cariboo Gold Country. Here is my…
RE: 2.5-day trip from San Francisco... any suggestions?

by nutraxfornerves 18 May 2011

One thing about driving all the way to Santa Barbara. Highway 1 is still closed at Alder Creek and is not expected to open until mid-June…
RE: California for return visitors....

by stopthebus 01 May 2011

A few lesser-known gems: The Eastern Sierras (up Hwy 395 from the Death Valley area) -- fantastic mountain scenery and hiking, and depend…
RE: Help plan my Trip: OAK --> YNP --> Lake tahoe --> Santa Rosa --> SFO

by nutraxfornerves 14 April 2011

I hope you aren't planning to spend all that time in an airport hotel. SFO is the airport, not the City. We don't use airport codes to…
RE: Route from Cedar City to San Francisco

by johnsang 19 September 2010

I would suggest heading northwest from Cedar City and hitting Highway 50 near Great Basin Natl Park. 50 is a great 2 lane highway, not…
RE: visiting wild west history in America

by socalman 11 July 2010

Tombstone is touristy but the town is a treasure trove of Old West buildings and architecture. Arizona is awash with Old West towns of…
RE: Another

by nutraxfornerves 16 March 2010

Most of my yay & boo lists have been covered (Route 66, Las Vegas; SF, Yosemite) so I'll add my second tier Yay! Less known places in…
RE: Places to see in Bay Area

by nutraxfornerves 10 February 2010

Have you spent time in the Gold Country? Grass Valley, Nevada City, Auburn, Placerville? Have you done a winery tour in the foothills,…
RE: California

by nutraxfornerves 26 January 2010

[_San Francisco Bay ARea state parks_|http://www.parks.ca.gov/parkindex/region_info.asp?id=5&tab=1]. Besides Mt. Diablo, there is also…
RE: California roadtrip

by nutraxfornerves 10 October 2009

Well, you don't say much about what your are interested in, so it's hard to know if I should suggest the best museums, the best college…
Re: Reno, NV: some suggestions

by socalman 29 August 2009

Badger, Placerville is a great place to visit to as is just about any Gold Rush Era town along Highway 49. Volcano is a small hidden…
RE: HitchHike Yellowstone to California CAVES!!!!

by Anonimo 31 July 2009

OP; do you have caving experience? You might go to [Lava Beds National Monument|http://www.nps.gov/labe/], in northern California, for…