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9-31 August in North-West

by babx_b 31 May 2012

Hi all I'm planning our next road trip to the US This time we'll be starting from Denver, head to Badlands, Black Hills than coming back…
Re: US West Coast - Second roadtrip - suggestions welcome

by jr3921 30 May 2012

You will enjoy Pacific Hwy more if you drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles simply because you will closer to the Ocean and will have…
RE: Northwest National Park Tour

by CascadeBob 28 May 2012

to answer your primary question - yes, the trip is too ambitious. Also, to camp in national park campgrounds with showers you will pay…
Re: from Monument Valley to Glacier NP in one week

by ilovethemountains 17 May 2012

While in Glacier National Park, you must drive one of the most scenic drives in the country, the Going to the Sun Road. There is always…
RE: Glacier National Park Rough Draft- Will this work?

by ianw6705 09 May 2012

Last September we were stopped (along with hundreds of others) by construction on a spectacular hill a few miles west of Logan Pass ...…
RE: Glacier National Park Rough Draft- Will this work?

by Midwesterner 09 May 2012

See whether you can arrange (afford) the bus/shuttle round-trip on Going To the Sun road at least once. Scenery is so spectacular you'll…
RE: Glacier National Park Rough Draft- Will this work?

by ianw6705 08 May 2012

We also did the Hidden Lake Trail, and it was very good (and still quite crowded in early September). And I agree about construction…
RE: Glacier National Park Rough Draft- Will this work?

by ilovethemountains 08 May 2012

We've stayed at Jacobson's Cottages in East Glacier several times, they are family owned and very clean. Since you are traveling alone,…
RE: Glacier National Park Rough Draft- Will this work?

by Xica_da_Silva 08 May 2012

Thanks for the great suggestions, Midwesterner, Ian and Stan! A lot of the lodges are indeed full, but I did find a few on the East side…
RE: Glacier National Park Rough Draft- Will this work?

by StanInMaryland 08 May 2012

You have good advise above. I have done basically the same trip one extending the end further up through Canada for a longer trip. What…
RE: Glacier National Park Rough Draft- Will this work?

by ianw6705 08 May 2012

Good advice from Midwesterner. It's up to you, but I would probably drive from Spokane to West Glacier in the day - Google Maps says…
RE: Glacier National Park Rough Draft- Will this work?

by Midwesterner 08 May 2012

You will have a GREAT trip. That first night you may want to consider looking for a room in Polson, MT(southern tip of Flathead Lake)…
Glacier National Park Rough Draft- Will this work?

by Xica_da_Silva 07 May 2012

Hi all, I'm in the enviable position of having a free flight on Southwest-yay! I realized it's last minute, but I'd really…
Re: Advice for solo trip to Glacier National Park in early/mid June

by ilovethemountains 26 April 2012

I'm pretty sure the road to the GTTS road won't be open that early, but there are some great hikes on the west side of the park. Here'…
suggestions for route from oregon to yellowstone

by happylee 22 April 2012

Hi, My husband and I will take a two month trip to the west coast and grand circle. Our current plan is to start from LA, take highway…
RE: Advice for solo trip to Glacier National Park in early/mid June

by CascadeBob 18 April 2012

One thing about the mountain goats. They are super tame and friendly in Glacier (in a national park they are never hunted) and will approac…
RE: Advice for solo trip to Glacier National Park in early/mid June

by 5107 18 April 2012

If you can get up to Logan's Pass - plan a hike along the mountains (non glacier side). I understand at some times of the year there…
Advice for solo trip to Glacier National Park in early/mid June

by magpierose 18 April 2012

I have a 5 day trip to Glacier booked beginning June 9 and am staying at Lake McDonald. I'm looking for any suggestions or recommendations…
RE: Road Trip Advice +Feasibility of Current Plans

by Midwesterner 17 April 2012

No July drive to Austin or New Orleans -- HOT in both places. Really, you have plenty for the time available, but if you are desperate…
Re: Rocky Mountain Road Trip

by cathapple 10 April 2012

Thanks so much everyone for the advice, this is extremely useful. I should point out we are planning to book flights this week but have…
Rocky Mountain Road Trip

by cathapple 10 April 2012

Hi everyone, I need some advice on a 2 week road trip in late August early September. Our current plan is to fly into Salt Lake City…
Re: Where to travel to?

by moongoddess 03 April 2012

Consider checking out Glacier National Park as well. You can get to the park from Chicago via Amtrak's Empire Builder train, and the…
RE: Shuttle to Two Medicine in Glacier National Park, Montana

by ianw6705 03 April 2012

Fair enough ... it was a shallow search - there seemed to be a lot of references to shuttles and hikers. We have driven right round the…
RE: Shuttle to Two Medicine in Glacier National Park, Montana

by eddyl 03 April 2012

Thank you vinnn, for your helpful answer. montereyjack, I am only asking if this road gets noticeable traffic. Is it one car an hour?…
RE: Yellowstone

by trekker502 02 April 2012

The entrance into Yellowstone from Cody are very steep switchbacks and narrow -- I don't recommend entering from that location. With…