petite question avez vous des astuces concernant l'heure aux USA? Je sais pas pourquoi mais cela a l'aire tout du moins c'est mon ressenti d'être un casse tête. J'e m'explique par exemple la ville de Page est en Arizona ainsi que sa marina Wahweap du Lac Powell mais par contre la plage de Lone Rock sur le Lac Powell qui est a 8 Miles de la marina est elle dans l'Utah donc chagement d'heure, idem pour Monument Valley etc..
pour la plage, ça n'en a pas, mais quand tu arrives de l'utah et que tu veux visiter Antelope par exemple, l'heure n'est pas la même... et ça t'évite d'attendre une heure pour rien sur le parking..
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
En effet pour la plage pas d'importance, mais comme le dit si bien FabienneCA pour les sites a visiter ou il y a des horaires a respecter cela peut être ennuyeux.
et pourquoi tu la poses cette question, puisque tu connais déjà les réponses???
un peu angoissé peut être😏😉😛😇
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
Attention, l'état de l'Arizona n'observe pas le Daylight Savings Time comme les autres états du continent donc l'heure ne change pas entre mars et novembre. Il faut en tenir compte. Comme dit Maruja, un GPS t'aidera sûrement.
Un peu de bon sens (et de lecture du forum pour s'aider !) et on y arrive très bien 😉
Le GPS, je ne connais pas... par contre je me méfie comme de la peste de la mise à l'heure automatique des téléphones portables qui est plus qu'aléatoire quand tu te trouves à la limite entre 2 zones ! (les 2 nôtres étaient complètement perdus sur les heures à Page, Monument Valley et même au Grand Canyon !)
A Page, tu es à l'heure d'Arizona .
Les territoires de la Nation Navajo (comme Monument Valley) sont à l'heure d'Utah. (tout comme la Paria Ranger Station qui est en Utah)
Antelope Canyon est dans le territoire Navajo et est donc à l'heure de l'Utah... MAIS, les organisateurs de tours, comme "Antelope Canyon Tours", sont à Page, d'où tu pars à bord de leurs 4x4, et sont donc à l'heure de l'Arizona... 😉
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Vnoa
"A la liberté de provocation, répond la liberté d'objection"
"Les cons, ça ose tout. C'est même à ça qu'on les reconnaît"
"Le con ne perd jamais son temps, il perd celui des autres"
Carnet de Voyage: De Mile High City à Sin City (Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada) -> voir mon profil
Rires😏...moi je comprends très bien tes explications car nous avons le même problème l'été avec la Saskatchewan mais il y a moins de visiteurs là qu'en Arizona/Utah.
Merci pour les explications qui me semblent plus claires, enfin je crois!!!🤪
Si en été il est 11h00 a Los Angeles, il sera en Arizona 11h00 aussi puisque en Arizona il ne passe pas l'heure d'été sauf dans les territoires Navajo!!!
copie a revoir... tu as oublié l'utah...😛
on s'en moque un peu de la californie dans le débat🤪
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
Si en été il est 11h00 a Los Angeles, il sera en Arizona 11h00 aussi puisque en Arizona il ne passe pas l'heure d'été sauf dans les territoires Navajo!!!
bah tu vois bien que tu as les réponses à tes questions 😉
pour faire simple :
en été californie/nevada/arizona ont 9h de décalage horaire avec la france
l'utah a une heure de moins (donc 8h de décalage)
tu prends pas la tête avec celà
le seul endroit où c'est subtil c'est Monument Valley qui est a la limite utah/Arizona et à l'heure de l'arizona, alors que mexican hat est à l'heure de l'utah, et j'avoue que sur l'instant j'ai cru que le réveil déconnait en arrivant dans ma chambre
ce qui me fait dire que le seul truc fiable c'est certainement les radio-réveil des chambres d'hotel 😉
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
Merci envallis mais appremment tu n'es pas d'accord avec Vnoa puisque lui il dit :
A Page, tu es à l'heure d'Arizona .
Les territoires de la Nation Navajo (comme Monument Valley) sont à l'heure d'Utah. (tout comme la Paria Ranger Station qui est en Utah)
alors que toi tu dis le contraire a savoir que Monument Valley est a l'heure de l'Arizona!!
😏 en été, l'Arizona est à la même heure que la Californie et le Nevada (ces 2 derniers états changeant d'heure, ce qui n'est pas le cas de l'Arizona... qui en hiver se retrouve donc à la même heure que l'Utah... c'est simple, non ? 😛 😄)
Les territoires Navajo sont répartis sur 3 états (Utah, Arizona et Nouveau Mexique), mais pour éviter le bazar, ils sont tous à la même heure (celle de l'Utah pour faire simple, qui change d'heure entre été et hiver)... donc ces territoires, en été, sont décalés d'1h par rapport à la Californie / Nevada / Arizona... en hiver, les territoires navajos, l'Utah (off course) et l'Arizona se retrouvent tous à la même heure...
en hiver :
Californie, Nevada = France - 9 heures
Utah (et Territoires Navajos), Arizona = France - 8 heures
en été :
Californie, Nevada, Arizona = France - 9 heures
Utah (et Territoires Navajos) = France - 8 heures
Bref, l'Arizona et le Nevada, bien que ne faisant pas partie de la même tranche horaire, se retrouvent à la même heure en été, à savoir une heure plus tôt que l'Utah et la réserve navajo. Facile, non ? 😄
Je répète encore : en été, il y a un décalage horaire d'une heure entre l'Utah et l'Arizona 😉
L'Arizona ne passe PAS à l'heure d'été.
Donc quand il est 14h en Arizona, il est 15h à Monument Valley (territoire navajo) ou à Mexican Hat (Utah) ...
Kayenta (Arizona), si je ne dis pas une bêtise, est une ville de la Nation Navajo...
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Vnoa
PS/ sinon, effectivement, ne te prends pas trop la tête et regarde l'heure dans ton hôtel 😉
à Page, les gens ont l'habitude que les touristes se mélangent les pinceaux avec ses histoires d'horaires, on te répondra toujours avec patience et gentillesse 😉 (bon, pas toujours avec le sourire chez les Navajos 😛)
"A la liberté de provocation, répond la liberté d'objection"
"Les cons, ça ose tout. C'est même à ça qu'on les reconnaît"
"Le con ne perd jamais son temps, il perd celui des autres"
Carnet de Voyage: De Mile High City à Sin City (Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada) -> voir mon profil
Mais ton brillant exposé n'est pas complet 😉 : tu as oublié de parler des Hopis qui, même s'ils sont à l'intérieur de la réserve Navajo, ne respectent pas le changement DST. Donc, quand l'Utah est en été, l'Arizona est une heure plus tard, les navajos 1h plus tôt et les Hopis 1h plus tard. Clair, non. 😉😏😏😏
Avec tout ça si jororemy n'arrive pas à l'heure ...😇
"A la liberté de provocation, répond la liberté d'objection"
"Les cons, ça ose tout. C'est même à ça qu'on les reconnaît"
"Le con ne perd jamais son temps, il perd celui des autres"
Carnet de Voyage: De Mile High City à Sin City (Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada) -> voir mon profil
Mais ton brillant exposé n'est pas complet 😉 : tu as oublié de parler des Hopis qui, même s'ils sont à l'intérieur de la réserve Navajo, ne respectent pas le changement DST. Donc, quand l'Utah est en été, l'Arizona est une heure plus tard, les navajos 1h plus tôt et les Hopis 1h plus tard. Clair, non. 😉😏😏😏
Tu me sembles bien "érudit" dans ce domaine ! ! donc tu as gagné une question, relative à mon nouveau projet:
- J13 je viens de Durango pour atterrir au Canyon de Chelly.
- J14 je fais Canyon de Chelly, entrée par l'est dans le territoire Hopi et sortie vers Tuba City pour atterrir à Navajo NM.
- J15 de Navajo NM à MV arrêt au Gouldings.
- J16 de MV à Moab (par Bluff-Blanding-Monticello).
Comme je n'ai rien compris dans les messages précédents...(la mémoire devient sélective lorsqu'on avance en âge !!! humour)
Question: où y aura-t'il des changements d'heures sachant que:
- j'ai un RV à convenir en milieu d'après midi à Chelly.
- j'ai un RV à convenir "au milieu" de la réserve Hopi (second mesa).
- je ne suis pas sûr de perdre 1h de route entre MV et Moab.
Cordialement Jean, qui te remercie pour ces questions existentielles.
- J13 je viens de Durango pour atterrir au Canyon de Chelly.
- J14 je fais Canyon de Chelly, entrée par l'est dans le territoire Hopi et sortie vers Tuba City pour atterrir à Navajo NM.
sympa de se déplacer en avion dans ces coins là😏😛😛
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
- J13 je viens de Durango pour atterrir au Canyon de Chelly.
Je suppose que tu parles de Durango Colorado et que tu voyages pendant "l'été".
Tu vas sans doute traverser aussi le Nouveau-Mexique. Tu as de la chance, le Colorado et le Nouveau-Mexique sont dans le même fuseau horaire que l'Utah et l'Arizona (Mountain Time Zone) ; tu n'auras donc pas à changer ta montre d'heure en passant au Nouveau-Mexique mais il faudra enlever 1 heure en entrant en Arizona 😉 car eux ne respectent pas le DST. Chelly est lui en terre Navajo mais, de mémoire, ils respectent l'heure de l'état (pas très sur) ; mais si tu as un rdv avec un Navajo (c'est quand même dans leur zone), aïe (en fait, je crois qu'ils gardent l'heure locale pour ne pas trop perturber les touristes 😎) mais lors de tes contacts, il vaut mieux le faire préciser car ils risquent d'être à l'heure d'été (donc la même que celle de l'Utah ; tu suis toujours 😉😎😎😎). Si par contre ton rdv est avec un compatriote, je doute qu'il s'occupe de ces subtilités.
- J14 je fais Canyon de Chelly, entrée par l'est dans le territoire Hopi et sortie vers Tuba City pour atterrir à Navajo NM.
- j'ai un RV à convenir "au milieu" de la réserve Hopi (second mesa).
Là, comme aurait dit Napo, ça se corse. Une fois de plus, si c'est avec un compatriote, pas de lézard. Si c'est un guide Hopi, il ne respecte pas l'heure d'été, donc il est à l'heure officielle de l'Arizona (qui, pour te troubler un peu plus 😉, est aussi celle de la Californie et du Névada). Mais il peux aussi se régler sur l'heure Navajo pour ne pas trop te perturber (le pôvre, s'il savait 😄). Là, je n'ai pas d'expérience avec eux. Le mieux est donc de leur demander, lors de ta prise de rdv.
- je ne suis pas sûr de perdre 1h de route entre MV et Moab.
Là, je suis sur de moi, quoique 😉. Cela dépend de toi. Si ta montre est à l'heure officielle de l'Arizona, tu vas perdre une heure en entrant en Utah. Si par contre tu l'as mise à l'heure Navajo (pour MV par exemple), et bien là tu ne perdras rien.
Comme tu le vois, tout est simple. 😉😎😎😎
J'espère avoir contribuer à t'éclairer 😉, tout en mettant encore plus le doute dans ton esprit. En résumé, quand tu prends rdv, tu leur demandes quelle heure ils appliquent ; pour le reste, si tu n'arrives pas pile à la fermeture, c'est pas de pb.
Bonjour Alain-Pierre,
yapas plusdétaillé....Ne cherches tu pas à "m'embrouiller" ! !
C'est de l'humour.
Les RV sont bien en été, et avec des autochtones...
- de Durango/CO nous filons sur Cortez puis FourCorners et MexicanWater puis Chinle.
- Au canyon de Chelly, c'est avec Howard du Spider Rock campground, pour une descente accompagnée, il est très sympa et cool, donc si on se trompe d'une heure il n'en prendra pas ombrage !
- Pour les Hopi, c'est pour la visite du village de Walpi près de Polacca; je prendrai RV par mail, et le jour venu je ferai téléphoner Howard (ci-dessus...mais qui est Navajo...) pour se mettre en phase avec l'autre correspondant !
- pour MV sachant que le matin je vais faire le Gouldings Tour en 4x4 (avec un Navajo), pour monter ensuite vers Moab, ça m'arrange de ne pas perdre 1h.
Merci à toi pour ce "sujet éternel et insoluble"
Cordialement Jean.
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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.
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
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.
Merci de me conseiller pour la réservation pour la plus belle vue faut il réserver une chambre dans l'hôtel ou choisir une cabane ?
Prendre le petit déjeuner ou pas ?
Que pensez vous du 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?
