Bonjour à tous !
Notre parcours de 4 semaines dans l'ouest se précise. il est temps car nous partons le 23/08 à 2 pour notre voyage de noces...
Reste un dilemne ! yellowstone ou pas..beaucoup de route mais d'après ce que j'ai lu et vu (magnifiques photos) ça a l'air superbe !
je vous soumets notre parcours qui n'est pas figé
Du 23 à midi au 26 Visite de san francisco (y'a t'il un moyen de voir sausalito sans voiture ?)
le 26 à 13h on prend la voiture de location (catégorie E via Budget, on ne peut pas pré-payé dommage car le dollar est bien bas)
Hy 1 : monterey (aquarium), carmel, point lobos et camping à big sur
le 27 pietras blancas colony on zappe hearst castle, et on dort à santa barbara
28-29-30-31 Visite de Los angeles (dont 1 journée disney et 1 journée universal) nuits à malibu camping et econolodge at the park, le 31 au soir dodo à san diego (camping réservé en raison du labor day !!!)
1-2-3 sept. Viste de san diego (dont le zoo et seaworld)
4-5 sept soit complément LA soit on attrape la route 66 passage à barstow factory outlet...A partir de là les nutis ne sont plus réservées (labor day passé!)
6-7 route pour le grand canyon, coucher de soleil au grand canyon on dormira sans doute au desert view campground
8 visite du grand canyon
9 Matin Route pour monument valley, nuit à monument valley
10 Route pour lac powell. Ca vaut - il vraiment le coup ? car les activités nautiques dans le sud de la france on en manque pas !
11 C'est là que le doute s'installe ! Détour (gros détour !!!) par yellowstone ou pas ! Lac powell-salt lake city
12-salt lake city-yellowstone
13-14 yellowstone
15 yellowstone-Las Vegas (est-ce faisable, environ 1000km me semble t-il)
16-17 LV
18 Route pour la death valley
19 death valley
20 sequoia park
21 yosemite
22 en rab si pb
23 on décolle à 16h de SF airport
Voilà, donnez moi votre avis !
Ca se tient, trop ambitieux ? on zappe yellowstone ? y'a t-il un coin sublime que l'on oublie ?
Merci beaucoup !
c'est un peu la pagaille... bien que le début soit assez bien construit.
Un jour de plus a SF aurait été le bienvenu, par rapport a tout ce temps a LA, aux deux jours de rabe dans ce coin, et aux deux jours de route entre LA et GC
Il va falloir faire un choix.... soit tu restes une journée de moins a LA, tu te rends a GC d'une traite (700Kms, c'est de toutes façons faisable, et mieux que 1OOO) et tu gagnes comme ça 5 jours
et tu peux aller a Yelloswtone
Soit tu ne changes rien et tu fais un peu de farniente partout.. a toi de voir..
Tu peux aller de Grand Canyon a Monument Valley en un peu plus de 3 heures... visite et nuit a Mexican hat.
De là, tu rejoins Moab, où tu restes 3 nuits (c'est le minimum légal😉)
et après route la plus courte pour Yellowstone où tu devrais rester un minimum de 4 jours pour que cela vaille le coup du déplacement.
Tu as très mal compté tes temps de route et tu perds un temps fou
Par exemple, une journée pour aller de LV a Death valley, ça fait trop... perte de temps.. il faut 3h30..
et apres tu cours vers Sequoia et Yosemite.
Alors.... le mieux serait si tu as effectivement opter pour Yellowstone, de zapper Sequoia, et de remonter directement a Yosemite par la route la plus directe apres Death Valley
Pour moi, tout est a revoir car c'est très flou.. tu veux apparement tout voir, mais tu passes trop de temps a certains endroits, pas assez à d'autres, si bien que cela est déséquilibré et tu risques de fort le ressentir pendant ton trip
Il faut que tu poses tout sur papier, avec une carte détaillée sous le nez, mapquest pour les temps de route auxquels tu prendras l'option d'ajouter 30% a ceux qui te seront indiqués. Comme cela tu tireras le meilleur parti de ton voyage de noces... c'est quand même celui dont tu te rappeleras toute ta vie..
Tu as quoi comme assurance avec Budget???c'est quoi une categorie E?? si c'est economique, remonte le niveau, autrement tu vas souffrir physiquement avec tous les kilometres que tu vas faire..
Avis tout a fait perso... avec ton mois sur place, tu peux faire Yellowstone et bien voir tout le reste... question d'équilibre😇😇😛😛😛😛
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Bon bon bon...Faut que je revois ma copie alors !
à vrai dire on a passé pas mal de temps sur la 1ère partie jusqu'au LABOR DAY ...
y'a du boulot ! et du réequilibrage à faire 😕
en tout cas je te remercie pour tes conseils ! une ou deux précisions :
pourquoi rester temps de temps à MOAB ???
y'a t'il des parcs à ne pas rater de ton point de vue ?
Le lac powell c'est sympa ou bof ?
Non pour la voiture on a pris du costaud-confortable (catégorie A c'est économique donc E c'est 4 catégories au dessus) : ce sera notre seconde maison pendant 1 mois !
toutes assurances incluses : malheureusement... puisque nous payons avec la visa premier ! aucun loueur n'a voulu enlevé la CDW 🙁 !!!
Canyonlands: the needles sur la route venant de Monument Valley, Island in the sky a voir de l'interieur si tu en as le temps..puis Arches Nal Park....
Ensuite dans les choses plus 'minimes'😊, Dead horse Point state park, puis Fisher Towers sur la 128.. ça fait bien deux jours de visites, mais tu peux rester plus.. on ne s'en lasse pas😛
Lake Powell bof... sauf pour Antelope canyon et Horse shoe Bend.. les activités nautiques, chacun ses goûts, mais les deux spots valent le coup d'y passer une demie journée. Antelope se visite de 11 h a 13h30
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Salut,
Si tu feuillettes le guide du routard, tu verras que tu peux effectivement aller à sausalito par le bus et en revenir par le ferry. C'est très sympa (sauf si comme moi tu perds ton ticket dans le ferry), belle vue sur la baie et alcatraz en revenant.
4 jour à LA, c'est beaucoup, surtout pour aller à Disneyland que tu peux voir en France (attractions presque identiques).
C'est également dommage de ne pas prendre du temps sur Moab, plus proche et riche en sites (j'y passe 3 jours en septembre).
Pourquoi, à partir de Monument valley, ne pas poursuivre vers Moab (canyonland, arches) ?
Puis redescendre vers Bryce (incontournable) par la route 12 que tous s'accordent à trouver magnifique (je la fait aussi cet été mais dans l'autre sens).
Ensuite, escale à LV, puis remontée par Death Valley et Yosemite (entre les deux, je te conseille de faire un crochet par Bodie, fascinante ville fantôme)
Tu feras moins de route qu'en remontant jusqu'à Yellowstone (un autre voyage plus axé sur les rocheuses) ?et tu profiteras mieux des sites.
Maintenant, avec un mois devant toi, tu peux aussi voir large et improviser. A condition de bien potasser ton sujet avant de partir (va sur "ouestusa.fr")
JD
"Faut pas trop tenter le diable, cet enfoiré ne reste jamais très longtemps sans réagir..." Johnny Dakota (le vrai)
Le Lac Powell mais Antelope Canyon c'est de la magie.
Il vaut mieux faire les parcs près de Moab plutot que d'aller jusqu'à Yellowstone (superficie de la Corse) qui vaut le voyage à lui tout seul suttout si on rajoute Grand Teton National Park.
Se ménager une journée de pause au milieu du circuit est fortement conseillé.
Un peu le même avis, Yellowstone est gigantesque en temps, distance, et ne pas profiter de Moab serait dommage.
Ensuite, voyage de noce oblige, je me permets de faire quelques suggestions selon vos finances, les tarifs actuels (les miens sont de1998) sont sur le net et/ou dans le routard:
Lake Powell : la location d'un bateau style hors-bord est chère mais unique pour qui n'a jamais fait cela, sinon moins amusant, la ballade en bateau de groupe jusqu'au Rainbow Bridge est sympa, pour mois le must est le vol avion depuis Page, survol du lac avec aller et retour au dessus de Monument Valley. Ne pas louper Antelope!!!!!!
Monument Valley : faire le tour seul avec sa voiture est à faire et facile, le tour en couple plus un navajo est très sympa, précis et peut être convivial selon le guide. Afaire à quelques kilomètres de Mexican Hat, il y a Gooseneck !!! et Valley of the Gods ! Regarde s'il n'y a pas un pow wow à Kayenta c'est pas grand, pas pour les touristes, nous étions avec ma femme les deux seuls blancs (c'était en Avril) mais pas de soucis pour l'accueil.
Moab : sans 4x4 tu pourras faire toutes les routes du park signalées sur les cartes touristiques, mais les pistes style Shaffer Trail sont trop rudes pour un véhicule normal.Mais c'est déja grandiose, je le préfèrerais presque au Grand Canyon. La aussi, selon les finances, deux belles possibilités, du raft à la demi-journée ou plus, un vol avion depuis l'aérodrome de Moab http://www.moab-utah.com/redtail/scenicflights.html Scénic Tour.
Grand Canyon : à voir et revoir à toutes heures, vol hélico vaut le coup.
Enfin voila, c'était en 1998, j'ai les images encore devant les yeux, peut-être l'année prochaine !!!
yellowstone ne doit pas etre neglide.Au contraire il vous faut prevoir d'y sejourner au minimum 8 jours.
Ou alors prevoir un voyage uniquement sur yellowstone auquel vous pourez joindre Glacier Np.
Cordialement
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Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026:
Car rental – check,
Hotels – check,
Itinerary – almost check,
Photo gear – check,
Budget – check, 🤪
Meal planning – meh, we’ll see...
Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth:
The Longhorns and the Stockyards;
JR’s ranch (for the missus);
Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center:
See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains:
El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum:
Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona:
Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque:
Santa Fe,
Turquoise Trail,
Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66:
Old Route 66 in the city;
Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas:
JFK Museum;
Perot Museum;
West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
Hello everyone! Really damaged due to flooding caused by runoff after forest fires (a total mess!), does anyone in this friendly forum have any updates on the Apache Trail between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Dam? Is there still a section of the road that’s tough to navigate?
We're leaving at the end of June and will be driving the route between Buffalo and Cody. We’ve already booked our accommodations and a rodeo in Cody, but during the day, we’ll be driving between the two and I’m unsure about the itinerary.
Which route do you think is the most pleasant, interesting, or scenic between:
- The northern route via Highway 14 with Sheridan, Lowell, etc.
- The southern route with Highways 16/20/14, passing by Loaf Mountain Overlook, Powder River Pass, Ten Sleep Canyon...
We’ll be in a car, so we should be able to drive on any road.
Thanks for your input!
I’m almost done planning our September road trip. After our 3-night visit to Sequoia, we’ll have a stopover night in Coalinga (to break up the drive). We’ll be staying two nights in Monterey and would like to stop along the way to visit one side of Pinnacles National Park. We’re torn between the West entrance and the East entrance, and we’d like to do a short hike of no more than 2 hours since we don’t want to arrive too late in Monterey.
This park is split into two distinct zones with no connection between them, and the mileage from Coalinga to Monterey is pretty much the same for both. Which area do you recommend visiting—east or west? And which route is the most scenic?
I’ve spotted two short hikes:
- East: Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop
- West: Balconies Cliffs Cave Loop
Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon!
Marcalamar 🙂
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly!
Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone!
After years of hoping, waiting, planning, then changing, saving, and searching for the best possible route... we're FINALLY off this summer for a 5-week road trip in the West.
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route:
Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles
Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman
Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon
Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page
Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page
Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley
Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango
Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango
Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango
Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango
Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs
Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs
Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab
Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab
Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab
Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab
Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab
Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal
Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton
Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton
Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody
Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone
Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City
Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon
Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion
Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion
Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion
Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas
Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas
Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles
Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels
Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
Hello.
I’d like to travel along I-15N from San Diego to Las Vegas with my mom, who’s 67. We’ve explored Northern California and the California Coast over the past two years and now want to continue through the desert.
There are several attractions along the way:
- Mormon Rocks
- Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Mojave Desert
- Mojave National Preserve
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
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We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre.
Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Hi,
My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well.
Thanks for your replies,
Good evening, everyone! 🙂
Just a few last questions to wrap up our Lake Tahoe visit plans.
**Parking:**
We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:**
Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:**
Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Hi there. I'm shocked by the price of the Upper Antelope Canyon tour—$175 for less than an hour… You might say, "if you can’t afford it…" But the real question is whether it’s really worth it, because $350 for two makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off. For those who’ve done both Lower and Upper, can you tell me if the price difference is really justified? Thanks
Hi everyone! 🙂
As you can see, we're heading back from September 6th to the 27th.
Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Davis – overnight stop
Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen)
Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes
Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike
Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes)
Day 6: South Lake Tahoe
Day 7: South Lake Tahoe
Day 8: Mammoth Lake
Day 9: Mammoth Lake
Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road
Day 11: El Portal
Day 12: El Portal
Day 13: Oakhurst
Day 14: Miramonte
Day 15: Three Rivers
Day 16: Three Rivers
Day 17: Coalinga
Day 18: Monterey
Day 19: Monterey
Day 20: San Francisco
Day 21: San Francisco
Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned:
Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2)
Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3)
Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4)
Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV?
Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast.
I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October.
My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips.
I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks for advising me on the booking—should I reserve a room in the hotel or go for a cabin for the best view?
Should I get breakfast or not?
What do you think of the restaurant?
Hello, if the off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts are still around 😉, I’d love some info on tackling these trails. I’m not super familiar with the rules, risks, or what to expect—I’m looking for firsthand experience from folks who’ve done it on their own once or multiple times.
Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas)
T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC)
W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page
Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV)
F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab
Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce
Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion
M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas
Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks...
For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400,
which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.).
Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!
I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.
Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip through the American national parks starting from Denver in June 2026.
The price of the pass is jumping from 80 € to 250 € on January 1st, 2026!!!
Is it possible to buy the pass online before the end of the year to lock in the 80 € rate? If so, where and how do I go about it?
Thanks for your tips.
Arnale
I’m planning a road trip for July 2026 in northern Florida. Could you let me know if my itinerary makes sense?
Day 1: Orlando
Day 2: Amelia Island
Day 3: Amelia Island
Day 4: Tallahassee
Day 5: Panama City Beach
Day 6: Panama City Beach (visit to Destin)
Day 7: Crystal River (stop in Cedar Key on the way)
Day 8: Crystal River
Day 9: Anna Maria (stop in Clearwater)
Day 10: Anna Maria (St. Pete)
Day 11: Anna Maria
Day 12: Orlando
Day 13: Orlando
Day 14: Orlando
Day 15: Departure
We just finished 9 days in the American West and wanted to share our experience because we had an amazing time.
I know some of you might ask, why use an agency? Honestly, we didn’t really feel like doing all the driving and planning, especially since we didn’t know the area at all. And since our English isn’t great, having French-speaking guides was a big comfort.
We found Emmanuelle and Isabelle, and wow, they were fantastic. It was just the two of us with them, so it was a truly VIP, ultra-personalized experience. They treated us like royalty from start to finish. These two live in Las Vegas and know the region like the back of their hand. They told us they’ve spent over 15 years exploring every corner of the American West, and it really shows. Their knowledge of geology, park history, and local anecdotes is just impressive. It’s nothing like someone reciting a memorized script. They answer all your questions and really adapt to what you want to see or do.
What we really loved: the vehicle was super comfortable, and the little details made a difference—like snacks and even a homemade cake! Though, to be fair, we devoured the cake right away, so that counts.
Since they know the sites inside out, they took us at the right times to avoid crowds. So we could enjoy peaceful picnics at Grand Canyon viewpoints without being packed in with 200 people. Plus, on top of the must-see spots, they showed us some hidden gems that were absolutely stunning—places we never would’ve found on our own. They’re true locals who know all the best tips.
The service was really personalized. They adapted to our pace and preferences, and we could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. It’s the luxury of being in a small private group—you’re not just a number on a big bus.
In short, we really felt like we were traveling with friends rather than professional guides. Everything’s included in the price (hotel pickup, meals, park entries, etc.), so the value for money is fair.
We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back next year to explore other areas with them. I think we’ve caught the American West bug—it’s all we can think about, and we can’t wait to return.
If you’re looking for a French-speaking tour with real personalized service and guides who know the region like no one else, we highly recommend them. We had unforgettable moments. They also design road trips for those who don’t want a guide. And they handled our hotel reservations in Las Vegas too. If you want genuine advice from friendly locals, we’re giving them a 200% recommendation!
I’m currently looking for well-located hotels near points of interest in the cities below. I’ve found a few, but the prices are really high.
Could any of you share some great addresses in the following cities?
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- San Francisco
Also, do you have a preferred airline for domestic flights? If so, which one?
