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  1. viajerografico avatar

    Re: 2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by viajerografico 22 May 2012

    Thanks for the tips, MLM192. Again, suggestions like yours are definitely helping to hone my itinerary. I suppose I should reiterate…

  2. geo_nerd avatar

    RE: 2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by geo_nerd 21 May 2012

    Agree - no point in mentioning all these leisurely outdoor activities, since you'll have NO time to enjoy them. Fishing and Photography…

  3. MLM192 avatar

    RE: 2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by MLM192 21 May 2012

    I know some people do indeed enjoy driving long distances in the wide-open West, and if that's your intent, I think this route is better…

  4. viajerografico avatar

    RE: 2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by viajerografico 21 May 2012

    Thanks for the suggested route, geo_nerd- it's appreciated!

  5. viajerografico avatar

    RE: 2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by viajerografico 21 May 2012

    Thanks for the many suggestions- I will consider them all and definitely adjust my itinerary based on them. Special thanks to trekker502,…

  6. geo_nerd avatar

    RE: 2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by geo_nerd 21 May 2012

    Here's a suggested scenic route to Y.S. http://g.co/maps/7r39n

  7. trekker502 avatar

    RE: 2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by trekker502 21 May 2012

    Unfortunately, most people here get only 2 weeks' vacation time from the stressful jobs, so they do have to cram as much in as they can…

  8. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: 2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by ianw6705 21 May 2012

    I agree indeed CascadeBob that you can have a great hit in Yellowstone NP with just 2-3 days, but the issue for me is - if you are going…

  9. johnsang avatar

    RE: 2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by johnsang 21 May 2012

    Lots of driving, beautiful country, interesting if you like geography, landforms, different plant communities, mountains, scenic beauty…

  10. carracar avatar

    RE: 2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by carracar 21 May 2012

    Your proposed route aligns some of the most uninspiring freeway driving on the West...YET you claim to enjoy the quaint out-of-the-way…

  11. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: 2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by ianw6705 21 May 2012

    I totally agree with zeldasdad - you seem to have really under-estimated (a) the time it takes to traverse some of your list, and (b)…

  12. zeldasdad avatar

    Re: 2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by zeldasdad 21 May 2012

    Viajerografico, if you want to spend two weeks driving around the American West, you are more than welcome. What I find grating in your…

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    Re: 2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by jr3921 21 May 2012

    I am currently completing my [road trip|http://sites.google.com/site/usscenictrip/home/] and was in Yellowstone NP just a few days ago.…

  15. viajerografico avatar

    2-Week Roadtrip: LA to Yellowstone to Coeur d'Alene to Boise to SF to LA

    by viajerografico 21 May 2012

    Hi All, This Thursday, May 24 I'm leaving on a two-week, 3,000 mile road trip. I realize it's ambitious, but the drive is half the enjoym…

  16. kevincasey avatar

    musician seeking travel buddy (USA - NYC>Florida>TX>Seattle>San Diego)

    by kevincasey 09 May 2012

    Hello! I am putting this out there, I am touring the country in June and July, I know this might a bit last minute? But I believe there's…

  17. stopthebus avatar

    RE: Hiking 7 to 10 days - Utah, Oregon or somewhere else?

    by stopthebus 02 May 2012

    In September, I'd go for somewhere coastal or mountain, not desert - it'll still be pretty hot! Portland is a good idea but the waterfall…

  18. happylee avatar

    RE: suggestions for route from oregon to yellowstone

    by happylee 23 April 2012

    Thanks for all the replies. Sorry, yes the Grand Circle means national parks in Utah and Arizona. I thought that is an American phrase.…

  19. greenmountainsofvt avatar

    RE: suggestions for route from oregon to yellowstone

    by greenmountainsofvt 22 April 2012

    Hi Joy, Sounds like an awesome trip. You will certainly be covering a lot of distance. From the redwoods, there is really only one…

  20. FlagStuff avatar

    RE: An August National Park

    by FlagStuff 22 April 2012

    Yes, I also don't see any real need to focus on National Parks. Both Colorado and the eastern Sierra have wonderful camping areas and…

  21. oobi07 avatar

    Re: anyone seen a ghost bike in the USA?

    by oobi07 22 March 2012

    Quote: Um, hate to kill the idea, but apparently according to an interview with the Idaho Dept. of Transportation, road side memorials…

  22. Sashdiva avatar

    Looking for a kid friendly destination in the US or Canada

    by Sashdiva 09 March 2012

    We are in the very early stages of planning a vacation with our toddler for the end of this year, or early next year. She will be three…

  23. CascadeBob avatar

    RE: Inexperienced Traveler Seeks Road Trip Help

    by CascadeBob 07 March 2012

    First of all, when are you taking this trip? Second of all, some of the places you list don't seem to sync-up with your interests. (Sacra…

  24. Kahua avatar

    RE: Inexperienced Traveler Seeks Road Trip Help

    by Kahua 07 March 2012

    You have nine sites listed and only 7 days to accomplish this. These are not in a logical linear progression. I suggest dropping at…

  25. halochump avatar

    Inexperienced Traveler Seeks Road Trip Help

    by halochump 07 March 2012

    Thank You For Your Attention: Hello, I'm traveling from Oklahoma City to Seattle by car. I have a week to get there once I set out, so…

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