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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: Driving the Million Dollar Highway

by trekker502 23 May 2012

If you have never driven, you would not have a Driver's License. The Million Dollar Highway is beautiful between Durango and Silverton.…
RE: Soutwest USA october / november

by stopthebus 18 May 2012

I think your schedule looks good as long as you don't plan to do a lot of hiking. Maybe spend one more day in Moab, depending on how late…
Re: Yet Another US Road Trip - Timing Question

by FlagStuff 17 May 2012

ian - with your already encyclopedic knowledge of the region, I think it is high time you took things to the next level, digging into…
RE: Need advice: Denver To LA in 5 days via Sedona

by ianw6705 10 May 2012

I was hesitant about suggesting the Million Dollar Highway until the OP advised what time of year they were doing this. I agree that…
RE: Need advice: Denver To LA in 5 days via Sedona

by trekker502 10 May 2012

Follow #3 if you prefer the desert National Parks. I prefer spending the night in Durango rather than in Cortez or Ouray. Drive Highway…
Re: Need advice: Denver To LA in 5 days via Sedona

by gdono2 10 May 2012

This is just a road trip to see the scenery. Why Bryce and Moab over Telluride and Ouray?
RE: Need advice: Denver To LA in 5 days via Sedona

by ianw6705 10 May 2012

I would suggest you spend each night this way: 1 Las Vegas 2 Flagstaff (after the Grand Canyon) 3 Cortez ((after Monument Valley and…
Need advice: Denver To LA in 5 days via Sedona

by gdono2 10 May 2012

I'm looking to drive from LA to Denver in 5 days. Here's my plan right now: LA Las Vegas over to Gallup NM via Sedona up to Ouray, Co…
RE: 10 Days in U.S.A - Where?

by FlagStuff 19 April 2012

I really like what trekker is thinking, and I'd propose a slightly different route, just to give you something to think about - with 10…
RE: Best of the Southwest?

by trekker502 17 April 2012

Instead of making Taos a day trip, spend the night there and then continue driving west to Mesa Verde the next day. Spend the night in…
RE: Road trip western USA 23 nights including Telluride Festival

by trekker502 10 April 2012

He already does have Monument Valley and Sedona on his Google Map, unless they were added after your #1 post. For scenery, I would recomm…
RE: Sedona to Denver in 6 days

by Marocfan 30 March 2012

Take US550 to Silverton and Ouray and spend the night there. The Black Canyon really is rather dull. I-25 a north-south interstate and…
RE: Sedona to Denver in 6 days

by FlagStuff 29 March 2012

Well, the driving alone will be about 12 hours by the fastest, least interesting route (interstates 40 and 25). Longer, more interesting…
RE: Updated Itinerary - San Fran - Telluride - San Fran

by Marocfan 26 March 2012

Cut two days from both Los Angeles and Vegas and one from Flagstaff and Mesa Verde; not really much reason to spend the night in Monument…
RE: Updated Itinerary - San Fran - Telluride - San Fran

by Marocfan 23 March 2012

I think the views from the North Rim are better, but to each his own. The hotel there (and at the South Rim) probably already are booked…
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,…
RE: ROAD TRIP USA - 3 WEEKS - suggestions please !

by trekker502 20 March 2012

Drive to Denver, and south on Interstate-25 to the Highway #285 turnoff. Take #285 southwest to Salida (beautiful country, including…
RE: Hiking/road trip to Utah and Colorado

by scribal 28 February 2012

We've done many spring break camping trips in southern Utah driving in from Colorado. Here are some tidbits from our experiences: Arches…
Re: USA: best multiday excursions

by MarieColorado 27 February 2012

If you are in SW Colorado, and it is definitely the best part of the state, you should check out the San Juans that divide Durango and…
RE: Southern Colorado early May

by Marocfan 25 February 2012

I agree about Engineer Pass; it is strictly for experienced 4-wheel-drive operators. Even then it is a rough ride. I've driven Engineer,…
RE: Southern Colorado early May

by vinnnn 24 February 2012

I'm going to throw out one more idea.. You said early May, so I don't think this is going to be possible, however another drive you might…
RE: Southern Colorado early May

by Marocfan 21 February 2012

Red Mtn. Pass probably will be open but check before heading south from Ouray on US550. Ouray is a great place to overnight, much less…
RE: Chicago to Durango

by aslukas 18 February 2012

I used to drive from Madison to Durango several times a year. Generally, I would shoot for Grand Island the first night (doable if you're…