nous partons en famille avec 2 ados (14 et 17ans) tout le mois d'aout , j'ai réservé l'avion et fait un programme mais j'aimerais votre avis avant de réserver les hotels. Si vous avez aimé des hotels des activités ou autre n'hésitez pas en m'en faire part de plus je pensais peut-être enlever une journée à Yosemite pour en ajouter une à san francisco (j'habite Annecy) d'après les commentaires ça ressemble beaucoup à nos montagnes
Mer 31/07 J1 Voyage londres -> Los angeles nuit los angeles
Jeu 01/08 J2 Los Angeles -> Universal studio nuit los angeles
Ven 02/08 J3 Los Angeles -> visite Hollywood nuit los angeles
Sam 03/08 J4 Los Angeles -> 6Flags nuit los angeles
Dim 04/08 J5 los angeles ->Kingman , visite mojave national park Nuit à Kingman 271 M, 4H40
Lund 05/08 J6 Kigman ->Grand Canyon, visite Sedona172 M 2H48 nuit Grand Canyon ou flagstaff 215M, 3H44 ou 142 Miles 2H20
Mar 06/08 J7 Grand Canyon->Lac Powel nuit page, 137 M, 2h45
Mer 07/08 J8 Page->Monument Valley -> nuit MV, 147 M 3H
Jeud 08/08 J9 Monument Valley->Mesa VERDE , Nuit à MESA VERDE 135 M, 3H
Vend 09/08 J10 Mesa Verde-> Moab, visite Arches NP, dead horse point Nuit à Moab
Sam 10/08 J11.J12 Moab, Horseshoe Canyon , canyonlands Nuit à Moab
Dim 11/08
Lun 12/08 J13 Moab->Torrey, Capitol Reef par la scénic drive 12 Nuit à Torrey 155 Miles 2H45
Mar 13/08 J14 Torrey-> Bryce Canyon -> visiteBryce Canyon par la scénic drive 12 Nuit à Bryce 118m 2H20
Mer 14/08 J15 Bryce Canyon -> Zion, Visite Bryce Canyon Nuit à Zion 87miles 2H
Jeu 15/08 J16 Zion ->las vegas, visite Zion Nuit à las vegas , 166 miles 3H
Ven 16/08 J17 las vegas Nuit à Death Valley Visite LV150 M 2H30 nuit Death Valley
Sam 17/08 J18 Death Valley -> Mamooth lakes death valley 222 Miles 4H10-> Nuit à Mamooth lakes
Dim 18/08 J19 Yosemite , Bodie -> Nuit à Mamooth lakes, 77M 1h40
Lun 19/08 J20 Yosemite -> Nuit à Yosemite
Mar 20/08 J21, Yosemite -> sequoia 166 miles 3h45 -> Nuit à sequoia Sequoia
Mer 21/08 J22 Sequoia ->San Francisco 263Miles 5 Heures Nuit à SF
Jeu 22/08 J23 San Francisco, Nuit à SF
Mesa Verde et Sequoia sont de trop malheureusement. Il manque un jour à Moab ( Arches = 1 jour complet, Canyonlands + Dead Horse Point = 1 jour complet).
Horseshoe Canyon? Tiens tu es pas la première personne à poster ça sur le forum mais il me semble que c'est pas très facile d'accès.
Le 18, loge à Yosemite plutôt que retourner à Mammoth Lakes. El Portal par exemple.
Quelle rapidité, Yosemite visiblement je suis en retard plus d'hotel, death valley aussi !!!
En ce qui concerne las vegas on pense arriver pas trop tard et repartir en début d'après-midi, je pense aussi que sequoia n'est pas indispensable mais mon mari veut voir ces gros arbres, alors!!!
en ce qui concerne les hotel est-ce que booking est fiable ?
Sam 17/08 J18 Death Valley -> Mamooth lakes death valley 222 Miles 4H10-> Nuit à Mamooth lakes
Dim 18/08 J19 Yosemite , Bodie -> Nuit à Mamooth lakes, 77M 1h40
Lun 19/08 J20 Yosemite -> Nuit à Yosemite
Mar 20/08 J21, Yosemite -> sequoia 166 miles 3h45 -> Nuit à sequoia Sequoia
Mer 21/08 J22 Sequoia ->San Francisco 263Miles 5 Heures Nuit à SF
Cette partie de trajet ne va pas :
Deja, si vs couchez à Mammoth lake le 17, vs ne pouvez pas y retourner le lendemain si vs allez à yosemite. La visite de Bodie ne v a pas vs occuper la journée. vs pouvez enchainer directement laTIOGA PAS.
Vs pouvez aussi loger à Lee viniing ou Bridgeport plutot que Mammoth lake .
ensuite aller à sequoiaNtl Fst pour voir ces arbres vs fait faire un grand detour. Il y a des sequoias à YOSEMITE (MARIPOSA GROVES ) a l'entrée sud (OAKHURST) Vs pouvez d'ailleurs y dormir (j'adore le Narrow gauge inn à Fish camp)
Tout pareil qu'Itat (🙂). Beau programme mais un peu trop chargé.
Pour Yosemite, étant donné que vous habitez en Suisse, je ne suis pas sûr que vous y aiez un choc de dépaysement. Pourquoi ne pas le zapper et gagner ainsi des jours pour un peu plus de Las Vegas et de San Francisco ?
Pour votre mari et ses gros arbres (😉), pourquoi pas Muir woods à SFO ?
Je pensais effectivement enlever une journée à Yosemite pour san francisco, Pensez-vous que c'est mieux?
Je ne trouve pas d'hotel à lee vining ou bridgeport,
Ven 16/08 J17 las vegas Nuit à Death Valley Visite LV150 M 2H30 nuit Death Valley
Sam 17/08 J18 Death Valley -> Mamooth lakes death valley 222 Miles 4H10-> Nuit à Mamooth lakes ou lee Vining ou Bridgeport
Dim 18/08 J19 Bodie Yosemite -> Nuit à Yosemite, 77M 1h40 ou ? plus de place dans le parc
Lun 19/08 J20 Yosemite (MARIPOSA GROVES )-> Nuit à Yosemite
Mar 20/08 J21, Yosemite -> San Francisco 167 miles 3h -> Nuit à sud Yosemite
Mer 21/08 J22 San Francisco Nuit à SF
Jeu 22/08 J23 San Francisco, Nuit à SF
Tu regardes ou pour les hôtels? Seulement booking? Il ne répertorie pas tous les hôtels, et aucunement ceux situés DANS les parcs...
Tu peux aller sur mon blog et à chaque page je répertorie les hôtels avec le lien internet pour y accéder (notamment Death Valley et Yosemite)
Pour Death Valley: Furnace Creek et Stovepipe Wells en priorité
Pour Yosemite: le Cedar Lodge ou le Yosemite View Lodge du côté d'El Portal
Je regarde un peu partout , mais c'est vrai que booking a la meilleur description mais effectivement pas tous les hotels le view à monument valley n'y est pas je suis donc allez voir directement sur leur site, je vais out de suite voir ton blog
Bonjour
Il ne faut pas regarder que les sites de resa. Il y a les sites des chaines, ou bien pour des endroits precis rechercher sur google XXX hotels.
" Lund 05/08 J6 Kigman ->Grand Canyon, visite Sedona, nuit Grand Canyon ou flagstaff "
La visite de Sedona ne va pas être possible:
Après avoir fait la route, il vs faudra bien le reste de la journée pour visiter le Grand Canyon
Et Sedona demande à elle seule un minimum de 1 jour complet (2 nuits sur place) pour être visitée. En fait, la ville en elle-même n'a pas grand chose à offrir; on y va surtout pour ses alentours et les nombreuses et belles randos à y faire.
Un conseil: dormez au Grand Canyon (Flagstaff vs fait revenir en arrière puisque votre étape suivante est Page)
" Jeud 08/08 J9 Monument Valley->Mesa VERDE , Nuit à MESA VERDE 135 M, 3H
Vend 09/08 J10 Mesa Verde-> Moab, visite Arches NP, dead horse point Nuit à Moab "
Planning impossible à réaliser
Pour visiter Mesa Verde, comptez un jour complet:
- la route d'accès à ce parc, qd on quitte la route principale, est très longue (compter 1h de Cortez jusqu' à l'entrée du Visitor Center)
- l'intérieur du parc est vaste: il faut du temps pour rejoindre les différents sites à visiter
- la plupart des ruines indiennes se font obligatoirement avec un guide et à certaines heures (il faut arriver à l'ouverture du parc pour avoir la chance de faire partie des 1ers pour une visite guidée... et si vs voulez tout visiter, ça prend la journée)
Arches NP à lui seul demande une journée complète de visite
Depuis l'entrée du parc de Arches NP, il faut compter +/- 50 km/45 minutes, pour arriver au visitor center de Dead Horse Point, si vs respectez les limitations de vitesse....
Depuis le fond du parc de Arches NP , il faut compter +/- 1h15 !
" Sam 10/08 J11.J12 Moab, Horseshoe Canyon , canyonlands Nuit à Moab "
" Sam 17/08 J18 Death Valley -> Mamooth lakes death valley 222 Miles 4H10-> Nuit à Mamooth lakes
Dim 18/08 J19 Yosemite , Bodie -> Nuit à Mamooth lakes, 77M 1h40 "
Avez-vs bien situé Bodie??
" Mar 20/08 J21, Yosemite -> sequoia 166 miles 3h45 -> Nuit à sequoia Sequoia
Mer 21/08 J22 Sequoia ->San Francisco 263Miles 5 Heures Nuit à SF "
Avez-vs bien situé Sequoia NP??
Remarque: il y a aussi des séquoias ds le Yosemite NP😛
Il faudrait revoir votre planning avec une carte sous le nez 😎
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
OK, pas de panique je resitue et je reviens 🤪
Me revoilà
nouvelle proposition
Mer 31/07 J1 Voyage londres -> Los angeles nuit los angeles
Jeu 01/08 J2 Los Angeles -> Universal studio nuit los angeles
Ven 02/08 J3 Los Angeles -> visite Hollywood nuit los angeles
Sam 03/08 J4 Los Angeles -> 6Flags nuit los angeles
Dim 04/08 J5 los angeles ->Kingman , visite mojave national park Nuit à Kingman 271 M, 4H40
Lund 05/08 J6 Kigman ->Grand Canyon, juste red rock 172 M 2H48 nuit flagstaff142 Miles 2H20
Mar 06/08 J7 Grand Canyon->Monument Valley -> nuit MV, 158 M,3h
Mer 07/08 J8 Monument Valley->Mesa VERDE , Nuit à MESA VERDE 135 M, 3H
Jeud 08/08 J9 Mesa Verde-> viste Mesa Verde Nuit à MONTICELLO 72 M, 1H30
Vend 09/08 J10 Monticello-> Moab, Island of the Sky /Dead Horse Nuit à Moab
Sam 10/08 J11 Moab, visite Arches NP Nuit à Moab
Dim 11/08 J12 Moab->Canyonlands et Dead Horse Point Nuit à Torrey 155 Miles 2H45
Mer 31/07 J1 Voyage londres -> Los angeles nuit los angeles
Jeu 01/08 J2 Los Angeles -> Universal studio nuit los angeles
Ven 02/08 J3 Los Angeles -> visite Hollywood nuit los angeles
Sam 03/08 J4 Los Angeles -> 6Flags nuit los angeles
ça c'est ok
Dim 04/08 J5 los angeles ->Kingman , visite mojave national park Nuit à Kingman 271 M, 4H40
je pousserais jusqu'à Williams pour dormir
Lund 05/08 J6 Kigman ->Grand Canyon, juste red rock 172 M 2H48 nuit flagstaff142 Miles 2H20
Mar 06/08 J7 Grand Canyon->Monument Valley -> nuit MV, 158 M,3h
c'est ok
Mer 07/08 J8 Monument Valley->Mesa VERDE , Nuit à MESA VERDE 135 M, 3H
Jeud 08/08 J9 Mesa Verde-> viste Mesa Verde Nuit à MONTICELLO 72 M, 1H30
Vend 09/08 J10 Monticello-> Moab, Island of the Sky /Dead Horse Nuit à Moab
Sam 10/08 J11 Moab, visite Arches NP Nuit à Moab
ok
Dim 11/08 J12 Moab->Canyonlands et Dead Horse Point Nuit à Torrey 155 Miles 2H45
déjà placé deux jours avant! Pour Moab, tu peux rajouter un survol de Canyonlands, ou un peu de rafting, ou une balade au choix: Fisher Towers, Corona Arch etc...
Goblin Valley avant Capitol Reef à voir.
Mar 13/08 J14 Bryce Canyon -> Antelope Canyon133m 2H30, Nuit à kanab 82miles 1H30
Antelope mal placé, c'est à mettre entre Grand Canyon et Monument Valley avec nuit à Page!
ok je replace Antelope entre grand canyon et monument valley, je ne peux pas changer la nuit à flagstaff c'est la seule nuit d'hotel que j'ai réservé 🙁
je regarde les hotels à williams, et je vois en tout cas merci de vos conseils
Beau programme.
Je trouve que le temps accordé à la visite de Vegas et San Francisco est trop court: 2 jours Vegas et 3 San Francisco.
Consultez nos commentaires sur ces villes et les trips que nous avons réalisés pour voir les éléments que vous devrez impérativement visiter ...pour ne pas être déçu.
Si vous aimez les Etats Unis, profitez de nos 10 ans de voyages aux USA pour découvrir de nombreux Etats méconnus, des sites grandioses, nos souvenirs et des réponses à apporter à vos interrogations sur vos prochains séjours.
Si cela peut vous aider.
A Bientôt sur : justtravelinusa.blogspot.com
je pense qu'une soirée et une matinée suffiront à las Vegas, sinon le papa risque de jouer tout le Budget 😉
Nous restons 3,5 jours à San francisco, je pense que c'est pas Mal;
j'ai remanier le planning et trouvé quel hotel, le seul réservé pour le moment est FLAGSTAFF
Mer 31/07 J1 Voyage londres -> Los angeles nuit los angeles
Jeu 01/08 J2 Los Angeles -> Universal studio nuit los angeles
Ven 02/08 J3 Los Angeles -> visite Hollywood nuit los angeles
Sam 03/08 J4 Los Angeles -> 6Flags nuit los angeles
Dim 04/08 J5 los angeles ->Kingman , visite mojave national park Nuit à Kingman 271 M, 4H40
Travelodge Kingman Chambre Lund 05/08 J6 Kigman ->Sedona, visite juste Red Rock flagstaff 142 Miles 2H20
Travelodge Flagstaff 2 Lits King-Size 89,99D+11,46 % + 3,50 gc 80 M 1H30
Mar 06/08 J7 Grand Canyon-> visite et hélico fin d'aprrèm nuit page, 137 M,2h45
Ou ?
Mer 07/08 J8 Page->Antelope canyon, direction Monument Valley -> nuit MV, 147 M 3H
View Mv 2
Jeud 08/08 J9 Monument Valley->visite MV Direction Mesa VERDE , Nuit à MESA VERDE 135 M, 3H
White Eagle Inn & Family Lodge
Vend 09/08 J10 Mesa Verde-> viste Mesa Verde Nuit à MONTICELLO 72 M, 1H30
Rodeway Inn Monticello
Sam 10/08 J11 Monticello-> Moab, Island of the Sky / Nuit à Moab
Desert Hills Bed and Breakfast Dim 11/08 J12 Moab, visite Arches NP Nuit à Moab
Lun 12/08 J13 Moab->Canyonlands et Dead Horse traversée du Capitol Reef Nuit àTorrey 155 Miles 2H45
Howard Johnson Capitol Reef Mar 13/08 J14 Torrey-> Bryce Canyon -> visiteBryce Canyon Nuit à Bryce 118m 2H20
Best Western PLUS Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel
Mer 14/08 J15 Bryce Canyon -> Zion, Visite Bryce Canyon Nuit à Zion 87miles 2H
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites – Midvalley
Jeu 15/08 J16 Zion ->las vegas, visite Zion Nuit à las vegas , 166 miles 3H
Blackstone Las Vegas Hotel
Ven 16/08 J17 las vegas Nuit à Death Valley Visite LV150 M 2H30 nuit Death Valley
DEATH VALLEY INN & RV PARK beatty
Sam 17/08 J18 Death Valley -> Mamooth lakes 222 Miles 4H10-> Nuit à lee Vining
Murphey ‘s hotel
Dim 18/08 J19 Bodie Yosemite -> Nuit à Yosemite, 77M 1h40
Lun 19/08 J20 Yosemite( MARIPOSA GROVES )-> Nuit à Yosemite
Mar 20/08 J21, Yosemite -> San Francisco 167 miles 3h -> Nuit à Sf
Mer 21/08 J22 San Francisco Nuit à SF
Jeu 22/08 J23 San Francisco, Nuit à SF
l'hôtel à Flagstaff est peut-être réservé, mais je pense que vous pouvez annuler cette réservation jusqu'à 48h avant, sans pénalité. Donc, il est facilement annulable.
Une seule nuit à Vegas va sembler peut pour les deux ados.
Moi je n'en raffole pas, mais mes ados adorent et en sont demandeur.
Je confirme; les nôtres auraient volontiers zapper Death Valley et Yosemite pour passer plus de temps à Las Vegas (3 nuits pourtant)et à San Francisco.
Regarde leur avis sur ce post http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=5600971#5600971 mais bien sûr cela reste subjectif...
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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).
hi everyone
I’m planning a world trip and I’m looking for great tips on accommodation in the United States.
Do you have any good deals to share, please?
thanks
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.
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!
