Bonjour,
je prepare mon prochain road trip aux usa, ça pose probleme sur cette partie: qui traversera la louisiane, texas, nouveau mexique, arizona utah colorado nevada.
19 jours consacrés à cette partie. (la partie floride, mexique yucatan est bouclée déja)
(j'aimerai inclure rocky mountains national park dans le colorado , mais ça ne colle pas au niveau timing! peut etre avez vous une suggestion de modification dans mon itinéraire pour que ça colle? (quitte a faire l impasse sur quelque chose)
sauf la partie louisiane (gospel dimanche) et fort worth (texas) rodéo vendredi soir.)
Merci!!!
samedi 9/ 04/2016
> Nouvelle orlean arrivée
>
> Dimanche 10/04
> Nouvelle orlean gospel le matin, apres midi visites rues soir musique, restaurant
>
> Lundi 11/04
> Nouvelle orlean visites , faire le magasin outlet (levis etc)
>
> Mardi 12/04
> plage de pensacola (floride) 3 heures de route (aller) , + 3 heures retour. (402 miles au total)
>
> Mercredi 13/04
> route des plantations, visite de Oak alley plantation, et laura plantation. Nuit à breaux bridge. 3heures 55 de route total, (176 miles au total)
>
> Jeudi 14/04
> Swamp tour sur le Lac martin (bayou) avec Norbert Leblanc le matin, après-midi à Vermillions ville visite de l'acadian village. Nuit à Natchitoches. (2heures 58
> au total) (171 miles au total)
>
> Vendredi 15/04
> MATIN: route de Natchitoches (louisiane) à Fort worth (texas), 4 heures 10 de route, (289 miles)
> APRES MIDI: Visite de fort worth stockyards (national historic district): voir le défilé de bœuf texan dans la rue 11h30 et 16h00 ( Meilleur endroit pour regarder
> est en face du Centre Stockyards Visitor center at 130 east exchange), et voir la gare de stockyards (magasins)
> SOIR: Rodéo à 20 heures au coliseum au: 121 E.Exchange Ave. Fort Worth. TX 76164 , puis après le rodeo: fin de soirée au Billy Bob's Texas (country bar)
> Nuit à fort worth.
>
> Samedi 16/04
> de Fort worth: passage par la route du barbecue (BBQ trail) manger en route dans un BBQ STEAK HOUSE pour gouter a la nourriture texan et la viande
locale.
> (passer par: Fort worth- - geogetown- willow city loop- bandera (Bandera région des ranch texan). Willow city (boucle de Willow city loop très belle) ) 6h15 de
> route sur la journée étalé. 351 miles au total, Nuit à Kerrville. (texas)
>
> Dimanche 17/04
> Kerrville(texas)- Alamogordo (nouveau mexique)(7h54 de route) 572 miles, partir tôt le matin.
> (Route à travers le texas jusqu'au Nouveau mexique. Arrivée dans l'après midi, visiter White sands National park tranquilement. Nuit à alamogordo (nouveau
> mexique)
>
> Lundi 18/04
> Alamogordo- Tombstone (arizona) (4h45 de route)(ville cow boy, fusillades à 12h 14h 15h30)
> Tucson: Mission san xavier, si on a le temps: musée (arizona state museum, sur l'histoire amerindienne et objets anciens indiens)
> saguaro National park: voir en fin de journée de 16h jusqu'au coucher du soleil.
> Nuit à Tucson (409 miles au total sur la journée)
>
> Mardi 19/04
> tucson- lost dutchman state park(2 heures de route)
> de lost dutchman à red rock state park (2h30) en passant par la route 320 et 89 A
> de red rock state park à cathedral rock (23 minutes)
> de cathedral rock à sedona (10 minutes)
> de sedona à holbrook (route 66), 2 heures de route , nuit à Holbrook (arizona) (418 miles sur la journée)
>
> Mercredi 20/04
> de Holbrook à petrified forest National park (entrée au petrified forest gift shop) jusqu'au painted desert inn, puis direction albuquerque (Nouveau mexique) en
> passant par la route 66. (4 heures de route) (257 miles) (traversée de terres Hopi, Navajo, et pueblo.)
> Albuquerque, Nuit
>
>
> Jeudi 21/04
> de albuquerque, s'arreter à taos pueblo (2h30), 1 heure de visite., aller à pagosa springs (colorado) (+ 2h57) , sources d'eau chaudes ouvert de 7h à
> 23h (165 Hot Springs Blvd., The Springs Resort & Spa, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147) 25 dollards par personne , Nuit à pagosa springs, (278 miles sur la
journée
> et 5h28 de route sur la journée.
>
> Vendredi 22/04
> de pagosa springs, mesa verde
> aller à monument valley (sur la route voir valley of the gods ) ensuite monument valley + voir couché de soleil à monument valley. Nuit à Monument valley? ou
> kayenta ou page (arizona) (5h30 , 249 miles)
>
> Samedi 23/04
> de page à Bryce Canyon (2h30) ou de kayenta à Bryce canyon (4h) ou de monument valley à bryce canyon 4h43 (280 miles)
> Bryce canyon:(utah): Points de vues + randonnée (queens garden trail + Navajo Loop (boucle de 3 heures) Nuit à page (arizona)2h30, 151 miles
>
> Dimanche 24/04
> Page: Antelope Canyon à 11h30 pour le puit de lumiere , horse shoe bend (rappel lieu: Prendre l'Us89 au sud de page. A environ 6 kilomètres, c'est sur votre
> droite entre les bornes 544 et 545 .
> Du parking, il faut monter sur environ 1,2 kilomètre. Voilà, vous y êtes !!!
> Le dénivellé n'est pas très important pour acceder au point de vue, mais, avec les chaleur qui y règnent, et le chemin en sable cela peut devenir fatiguant.
> Pensez à prendre de l'eau.
> Coordonnées GPS : N 36-52-38.2, W 111-33-03.9. Le point de vue est : N 36-52-45.1, W 111-30-38.25.)
> de page à Tusayan (aeroport grand canyon pour hélicoptere grand canyon si place ou voir les view point.) 2h30, 136 miles
>
>
> Lundi 25/04
> grand canyon (soit hélicoptere de tusayan si pas fait la veille, soit les view point si pas fait la veille), puis kingman route 66 (repas) (2h30 de route), puis Las
> vegas (1h43), Nuit presque Blanche à Las vegas (Nevada), (271 miles à la journée)
>
> Mardi 26/04
> Las vegas: profiter des piscines du palace "The Venetian", farniente etc... Repas au buffet du palace Bellagio, "cocktail", et nuit presque Blanche Las vegas.
>
> Mercredi 27/04
> Départ de Las Vegas, retour en france!
Bonjour Emilie,
Je pense que vous avez sous estime vos temps de trajets.
Faire Natchitoches LA a Fort Worth TX en 4:10, cela veut dire que vous ferez du 70 miles per Hour en moyenne😕
Ajoutez au moins 20% de temps a vos trajets et vous serez assez pret du temps qu'il vous faudra en realite.
Pour Tombstone: A verifier, mais les (Gun Fights) n'ont pas lieu tous les jours, peut-etre en ete, mais en Avril je doute.
Aussi Aller de Holbrook a Albuquerque en 4:00 de route en passant par la Route 66 ou vous ferez j'en suis sur plusieurs arrets sera impossible, je compterai plutot 6:00.
Pour toutes les portions de la Route 66, voyez mon blog en bas page, meme s'il est fait d'est en Ouest il est assez facile de reconstruire le parcourt dans l'autre sens.
Je crois que vous allez faire beaucoup, beaucoup de trajet en peu de jours😕 et cela vous laissera peu de temps pour vos visites.
Cordialement
Alex
http://durandale2.blogspot.com/
How heavy do I journey on the way,
When what I seek (my weary travel’s end)
Shakespeare sonnet 50, vers 1- 2.
Bonjour,
Je viens de lire votre programme et.......je vous souhaite bon courage car vous allez tout survoler. Espérons qu'aucun grain de sable ne se glissera dans votre planning.
Nous avons eu la chance de faire tous les endroits ou presque, cités dans votre descriptif mais nous l'avons fait en 4 voyages différents de 3 semaines chacun. Et déjà, il ne fallait pas chômer. L'an passé, nous avons cumulé une partie du Texas et de la Louisiane et nous avons déjà eu l'impression de bien rouler.
Alors, j'espère que vous êtes jeunes et avez la santé. Déjà, si vous visitez laura plantation, la visite en français est en début d'après-midi. Et elle dure 2 heures. Nous avons dormi sur le site de Oak Alley dans un cottage pour avoir le plaisir d'avoir le parc pour nous le soir, après le départ des touristes.
Breaux Bridge n'est pas tout près. Le lac Martin vaut vraiment le détour. C'est magique.
Nous avons dormi dans un motel à Bandera. Ville sympa mais pas grand chose à voir.
Ne perdez pas de vue que vous allez avoir très chaud voire très très chaud.
Le mieux serait de retirer une partie pour mieux profiter des autres et prendre un vol intérieur qui vous fera gagner du temps. Car là, vous partez pour un parcours du combattant !
Pour les autoroutes, GOOGLE calcule le temps de trajet à partir des vitesses postées. C'est simple, mais aussi trop simpliste.
Si en temps de conduite pure, c'est tenable, il faut quand même rajouter les arrets "techniques" ravitaillement et autres, et il y a aussi les visites et arrets touristiques.
Hello Agriates (très beau coin de Corse hein...)
pour moi un seul mot : impossible (timing à tenir...)
Un seul exemple : le 19 si j'ai bien lu 418 MILES sur la journée + les arrêts et visites... ? Et il n'y a pas que cela. A mon avis Emilie il faut retravailler votre itinéraire et revoir pas mal de choses à la baisse. Oui je sais on a envie de tout mais bon : c'est grand ! Vous avez quand même là un beau projet, quelle chance !
Bien cordialement
Chris
"Before you judge me take a look at yourself"
Children of Bodom
"On ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux" (St Exupéry)
http://palomino34.blogspot.fr/ (blog encore au tout début...)
C'est ce qu'on appelle un road trip pur et dur.
Vs avez fait l'addition de ts ces km sur seulement 19 jours? (en rajoutant les inévitables 20 % liés aux détours... enfin, vs n'aurez sans doute pas le temps de faire bcp de tours et détours pour visiter...)
Les nombreux jours (je ne détaille pas, il y en a trop) où sont prévus 600 km ou 6 heures de route pure, inutile de dire que vos visites vont passer à la trappe ou être expédiées, d'autant qu'en avril les journées sont encore bien courtes😕
Bonne nouvelle : en avril, sauf WE, il n'y a pas de spectacle de rue à Tombstone... ça va vs faire gagner du temps😏, mais malgré ça, je reste persuadée que, vu leur heure de fermeture, vs ne verrez ni l'intérieur de la Mission San Xavier, ni le Arizona State Museum (mais ce n'est qu'un détail sur l'ensemble de votre parcours😛)
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
Bonjour Jean-Pierre,
Oui, les temps de parcourt sont simplistes, lorsque je vois le temps qu'il faut pour se mettre en route depuis un motel, prendre la route, s'arreter pour tous les besoins (Necessaires) cela fait sourire🏴☠️
Je pense que le parcourt d'Emilie est faisable si elle ne fait que rouler sans arret, mais alors, si c e n'est que pour faire de la route🤪 quel dommage.
Cordialement
Alex
http://durandale2.blogspot.com/
How heavy do I journey on the way,
When what I seek (my weary travel’s end)
Shakespeare sonnet 50, vers 1- 2.
Bonjour à tous, et merci pour vos messages rapides, je m'en doutais un peu, le planning va etre a revoir... 🤪😇 Nous partons a deux couples pour ce road trip, et il y aura 2 conducteurs.
Oui les km en miles sont de 4410 pour 19 jours,
il y a déja a peu pres les grands axes de posés, que me conseillez vous pour l'itinéraire et temps sur place? (en vous basant sur le votre a peu pres, quitte a zapper quelques truks comme tombstone si en avril c est pas possible quitte a zapper bandera, etc... , la route n est pas un probleme on se leve tot et on se couche tard.
(en effet on est jeune), en 2011 nous avions fait ce road trip ci dessous: 8000 km au compteur en 25 jours. Dont une grosse journée de 9 heures de route pure route, dans le voyage (antelope island , lac tahoe) en etalant sur la journée et nombreux arrets, le reste voyez en dessous c'était LARGEMENT realisable pour nous. On a pu tout faire ainsi que des randonnées à faire sur place, c'est sure qu'on ne s'est pas tourné les pouces à coté de ça. On penses refaire un peu le meme rythme pour ce road trip là.
1) 19/06/11 arrivée à 15h05, Los angeles
2) los angeles las vegas
3) Las vegas
4) Las vegas kingman, route 66, grand canyon 4h + les arrets
5) grand canyon antelope canyon lake powel page 1h50
6) page lake powel bryce canyon 2h30
7)bryce canyon capitol reef 2h30
8) capitol reef, monument valley, four conners 4h + 1h50
9) four conners, canyonland, dead horse point, 2h30 + 20 minutes
10) dead horse point, arches 35 minutes
11) arches, flaming gorge, grand teton 5h +4h30
12) grand teton, cody ville cow boy, yellowstone 2h47 + 3h30
13) 14) yellowstone
15) yellowstone, antelope island (lac salé) 4h50
16)antelope island, lac tahoe 9h15
17) lac tahoe, bodie ville fantome 2h30
18)bodie, yosemite 4h
19) yosemite, san francisco 3h50
20) san francisco
21) san francisco, monterey, pfeiffer big sur, san simeo, santa barbara 5h13
22) Santa barbara, malibu, los angeles 1h25
23) 24) los angeles visite du parc hoolywood universal studio, ...
25) 13/07/2011 los angeles 17h decollage pour lyon st exupery
arrivéé le 14/07/2011 lyon à 23h00
de fort worth à alamogordo pour les white sand national park, les 16 et 17 /04, je peux modifier comme cela: fort worth-lamesa nuit, et le lendemain lamesa white sand national park nuit las cruces, les heures sont (+ correctes) mais la premiere journée on va buller puisque la route n'est pas interressante sur cette portion.
Pour la journée du 19 ce que j avais prevu: : départ 7h: arrivée vers 9 heures et quelques , rando treasure loop trail on compte deux heures pour etre large, on pique nique, puis arrivée vers 15h a cathedral rock , rando Baldwin trail 1 heure on arriverait à sedona vers 17h, stop et on file vers holbrook en soirée
pour la journée page: à bryce , et bryce a page, j avais prevu: si depart 7h30 arrivée vers 10h 10h30, je compte 4 heures sur place pour le temps consacré aux points que j ai déja vu, et bien 3 heures de rando ce qui fait un départ vers 20h30 large, mais je peux tout a fait dormir sur place pourquoi pas.
ce qui ferai pour la journée a page 2h30 de route avant antelope, et 2h30 le soir en direction de tusayan.
merci! de vos conseils, je prends toutes vos suggestions 😛
D'accord avec ce qui a été déjà dit. Mon conseil, même si vous aimez les roadtrip, celui est vraiment intenable 😕 : zapper la Louisiane et commencer le trip au Texas voire au Nouveau Mexique (arrivée Albuquerque)
Mais c'est un rallye ?? 😮
A part le temps passé en voiture, j'imagine les frustrations à arpenter au pas de course ces magnifiques sites et devoir les quitter aussi vite que vous y êtes arrivés... à moins que ça ne plaise pas réellement et que le but soit uniquement de les inscrire sur un "tableau de chasse"!! 🏴☠️
2 couples: il faut aussi voyager à l'arrière pour se rendre compte que la route y est moins appréciable.
Même si la route n'est pas un problème, une rando à Arches ou Bryce est plus sympa que 500 bornes au Texas.
Je vous souhaite bonne route (bon voyage serait exagéré 🤪).
I have no words. Amusez vous bien, roulez avec prudence et ramenez nous une bonne vidéo road movie...
Chris
"Before you judge me take a look at yourself"
Children of Bodom
"On ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux" (St Exupéry)
http://palomino34.blogspot.fr/ (blog encore au tout début...)
Bonjour, 😉 Oui on entend bien que 8 heures de route ce n est pas possible, j essaye de retourner tant bien que mal mon planning dans tout les sens, je m' arrache les cheveux.
pouvez vous me proposer un itineraire avec un temps convenable? quitte a enlevé quelques visites pour que ça colle. sur 19 jours sans toucher a la louisiane et Fort worth. , Merci 😊
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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.
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?
