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Post by cowcharge on Sept 7, 2013 6:18:15 GMT -8
It's quite a bit North of your proposed route, but southern Utah above the Grand Canyon is absolutely gorgeous. I did some tent camping there back in '03, and camped in the Kaibab Nat'l Forest, as well as near Bryce Canyon with its pink rock. It's above the North Rim of the Canyon, and has far fewer tourists than the South Rim. Kaibab has campgrounds as well as miles of ranger roads where you can boondock within minutes of the Canyon. I got there via Amarillo, Albuquerque, Santa Fe (visiting some hot springs along the way), and up around the top of Utah and back down to the Canyon (you can't cut across the southern end of Utah because of Lake Powell). Then I proceeded West through Vegas to L.A. (then San Francisco, Salt Lake, and back across to Maine). Utah and Iowa were the prettiest two states on my 8,500-mile trip.
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Post by Hamlet on Sept 7, 2013 9:29:50 GMT -8
Or you could take another day and head north north. The Pacific NW in September and October is stunning, and until mid-October, it's not at all unusual to have warm, sunny days.
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Post by ttoldcarbuff on Sept 7, 2013 9:45:26 GMT -8
I love the options! Especially having a personal recommendation. It sounds like a little trip farther north could very well be in the plan. Thank you, you two.
Mark
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Post by ttoldcarbuff on Sept 7, 2013 19:13:34 GMT -8
Well, taking in to consideration a day or two at each interesting and recommended site, I might need to make this a 3 or 4 month trip ! I love it even more!
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Post by mobiltec on Sept 7, 2013 19:59:28 GMT -8
It takes a life time to do the western coast of the US. I've lived here all my life and still have a lot to see.
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Post by ttoldcarbuff on Sept 8, 2013 9:19:53 GMT -8
Oh, so right! That is why it is always good to be able to ask someone who is there, What would be the things you would want to see and do. That way one can skip the killer tourist stuff and spend the time on the "real" things to see and do.
I appreciate the input from everyone. Coming to Chicago area? Maybe I can put in some input ideas?
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Post by shastaholics on Sept 14, 2013 21:17:26 GMT -8
we just got back from AZ Grand Canyon Etc. Flagstaff was a good "center point" for the Canyon, Painted desert,Petrified forest, Meteor Crater, Sunset Crater,and tons of indian ruins. We bought a National Park Pass for 80 dollars and made our money back in two weeks!Palo Duro canyon 20 miles south of Amarillo off I 40 was fantastic. It is the second largest canyon in the U.S. you can drive down to the bottom and camp or stay up top overlooking the canyon.There is also a vintage camper museum in Amarillo that was really fun to see.
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Post by ttoldcarbuff on Sept 17, 2013 19:21:01 GMT -8
shastaholics, Your trip sounds fantastic. I have pinned these places on my trip as well. Thank you for your idea of the national park pass. Very good suggestion.
Mark
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