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RE: Yet Another US Road Trip - Timing Question
by nutraxfornerves 18 May 2012
April-May is going to be wildflower season in the lower foothills. Early- to mid-May is also peak waterfall time in Yosemite (take a look…
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RE: provision for green spaces and public parks in cities of the United States
by johnsang 11 May 2012
A lot of trail development here in N.California and the west coast for sure. Pedestrian, biking and equestrian. The whole open space moveme…
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RE: California Itinerary help please!
by trekker502 08 May 2012
I think that Lake Tahoe is beautiful -- I used to go skiing there every weekend. If your hotel is in North Tahoe, you will be driving…
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RE: California gold mines
by BubbaK 14 April 2012
Nutrax: the site linked to by "This" says "Permanently Closed." Is just one of the caves/mines listed closed? Where is it? Placerville…
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RE: Driving from LV to monterey
by trekker502 09 April 2012
Highway #50, past Markleeville, Stateline Nevada/South Lake Tahoe, to Placerville (formerly Hangtown), does not have as much traffic as…
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RE: Driving from LV to monterey
by johnsang 08 April 2012
I vote for the scenery along 395 and either the Tioga Pass Highway 120 route into Yosemite or 395 all the way to Carson City, Tahoe area.…
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RE: Updated Itinerary - San Fran - Telluride - San Fran
by trekker502 21 March 2012
US #50, from US #395 west, past South Lake Tahoe, past Placerville (originally Hangtown), merging with Interstate-80 to San Francisco,…
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RE: Las Vegas to San Francisco through Yosemite in April
by johnsang 08 March 2012
Do it this way, SF to Yosemite then LA then Vegas with a side trip to Death Valley if you like. Then fly back to SF if you don't want…
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RE: Route 101 Road Trip
by trekker502 28 February 2012
There are many campgrounds along the coastal route of Highway #1, from the redwood forest. near Humboldt, south to Point Reyes National…
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RE: Driving from Orange County to Boise, Idaho
by nutraxfornerves 31 January 2012
Highway 50 is just HIghway 50. It is not an interstate. If you want a very scenic drive--but longer--take 50 all the way to Sacramento.…
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RE: Cross country
by trekker502 17 October 2011
I agree with SoloHobo. I did include the most interesting, historic stretches of Interstate-40. I have lived along Interstate-50, in…
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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…
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RE: Coast Highway
by nutraxfornerves 29 June 2011
Unless you are interested in some specific wieners in the area, or want to go to a hot spring spa, I'd suggest staying in a different,…
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RE: California for return visitors....
by nutraxfornerves 01 May 2011
Have you been to: The Lake Tahoe area The Gold Rush area--Columbia, Sutter Creek, Auburn, Placerville, Grass Valley, Nevada City Ol…
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Re: Yosemite valley to hwy 395 may 12
by BubbaK 04 April 2011
Given the info in #3, looks like your choice of routes is between 1) very long and scenic (heading north on Hwy. 49 to Hwy. 50 at Placervil…
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Re: Yosemite Accomadation + SF itinary
by BubbaK 27 January 2011
[Yosemite Accommodations|http://www.yosemitepark.com/Accommodations.aspx] According to this Web site, for your proposed dates there…
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RE: Calling any SW Colorado residents / experts
by carracar 26 September 2010
Take the 191 to La Sal Junction E. in the 46 Joining the 146 at Naturita continue to Telluride for Lunch...Back track to Placerville &…
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RE: Nature-centric day trips from San Francisco?
by trekker502 27 February 2010
The Pacific Coast Mountains are the closest to San Francisco. The impressive Sierra Nevada range is at least three hours' drive just…
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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,…
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RE: Yosemite to Death valley in January
by trekker502 13 November 2009
I agree with #6, BubbaK, Highway 50 is not that much farther north from the Merced road into Yosemite -- the turnoff is east of Sacramento…
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RE: American River rafting and lodging ?
by BubbaK 08 September 2009
Rapids may well be quite low on most area rivers, except if one is subject to dam releases, but, then, children couldn't go on a trip…
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American River rafting and lodging ?
by claudened 08 September 2009
We are planning to go rafting on the American River on September 20 with our 2 children aged 7 1/2 and 11 and 2 other families with the…
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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…
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RE: Reno, NV: some suggestions
by Badger1492 27 August 2009
Socalman, I was planning exactly that! Visit Grass Valley, Nevada City on the way to Reno and take Hwy 50 on the way back. We might…
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Re: Reno in late June plan a a three four day trip
by BubbaK 28 March 2009
It's still not clear why you are going to Reno since you're not interested in gambling and won't be taking the train. Perhaps you could…
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