(Entre le 17.7.10 et le 28.7.10, ns serons à New-York, Boise (famille là-bas) et San Francisco (chez des amis)28.7 Vol SF - Las Vegas29.7 Départ après-midi pour Grand Canyon. Nuit en route30.7 Fin de route pr GC et visite. Nuit à GC31.7 Départ vers Page, Lake Powel (ou Antelope?) et rte pr Kayenta 1.8 Kayenta - Monument Valley: Visite - Moab2.8 Moab, Visite Arches3.8 Moab - Mesa Verde: Visite - Début Rte vers Taos (New Mexico)4.8 Fin Rte Taos: Visite + Nuit 5.8 Taos - Santa Fe - Visite + Nuit 6.8 Santa Fe - Albuquerque (Nuit à Albuquerque)7.8 Vol Albuquerque - New Orleans8.8 New Orleans9.8 New Orleans10.8 New Orleans - Washington - Zürich
Grand Canyon: intérêt de la route par le nord ou le sud, camping-car ou hôtels?
by Lupeleo
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Après de nombreuses lectures et visions de photos dans ce formidable forum, j'ai établi un itinéraire pour les parcs nationaux, qui me semble toutefois trop chargé (vs m'avez donné tellement d'envies!🙂) Ns sommes 2 adultes et notre fille de 15 ans. Les dates du début et fin sont fixes en raison des vols réservés.
Questions:
1) Pour le Grand Canyon, j'hésite entre North Rim et South Rim. La route Las Vegas-GC par le nord (St-Georges) présente-t-elle autant "d'intérêt" que celle du Sud (William...)? Les vues sur le GC sont-elles aussi magnifiques qu'au sud? Ce qui ns plairait au Nord, c'est que ce serait moins bondé. Y a-t-il d'autres grandes différences?
2) Si je dois supprimer qqchose, ce serait la région de Page ou celle de Moab? Ou autre? On n'aimerait pas être tout le temps à la bourre... (le nouveau Mexique par contre est "impératif!")
3) Notre choix entre solution camping-car (jamais fait jusqu'ici) et voiture + hôtels est difficile. Avez-vous des conseils à ce sujet? Est-ce très difficile de trouver une place ds les campings "first arrived first served"? Faut-il y arriver tôt le matin? (déjà vu, site et conseils très intéressants de Jean Crespel. Merci!)
Un grand merci d'avance pour vos conseils ou remarques.
(Entre le 17.7.10 et le 28.7.10, ns serons à New-York, Boise (famille là-bas) et San Francisco (chez des amis)28.7 Vol SF - Las Vegas29.7 Départ après-midi pour Grand Canyon. Nuit en route30.7 Fin de route pr GC et visite. Nuit à GC31.7 Départ vers Page, Lake Powel (ou Antelope?) et rte pr Kayenta 1.8 Kayenta - Monument Valley: Visite - Moab2.8 Moab, Visite Arches3.8 Moab - Mesa Verde: Visite - Début Rte vers Taos (New Mexico)4.8 Fin Rte Taos: Visite + Nuit 5.8 Taos - Santa Fe - Visite + Nuit 6.8 Santa Fe - Albuquerque (Nuit à Albuquerque)7.8 Vol Albuquerque - New Orleans8.8 New Orleans9.8 New Orleans10.8 New Orleans - Washington - Zürich
(Entre le 17.7.10 et le 28.7.10, ns serons à New-York, Boise (famille là-bas) et San Francisco (chez des amis)28.7 Vol SF - Las Vegas29.7 Départ après-midi pour Grand Canyon. Nuit en route30.7 Fin de route pr GC et visite. Nuit à GC31.7 Départ vers Page, Lake Powel (ou Antelope?) et rte pr Kayenta 1.8 Kayenta - Monument Valley: Visite - Moab2.8 Moab, Visite Arches3.8 Moab - Mesa Verde: Visite - Début Rte vers Taos (New Mexico)4.8 Fin Rte Taos: Visite + Nuit 5.8 Taos - Santa Fe - Visite + Nuit 6.8 Santa Fe - Albuquerque (Nuit à Albuquerque)7.8 Vol Albuquerque - New Orleans8.8 New Orleans9.8 New Orleans10.8 New Orleans - Washington - Zürich
Bonsoir,
Désolé , mais cela ressemble un peu à un contre-la-montre , surtout si vous ne voulez pas être à la bourre. Le côté impératif du Nouveau-Mexique pourquoi pas , mais c'est un survol rapide là aussi. En si peu de temps et avec autant de route , en n'étant que trois (une seule chambre je suppose) , je ferais cela en voiture et motel/hotel. Supprimer Page ? vous êtes obligés d'y passer de toute façon. Supprimer Moab , dommage , mais deux jours pleins strict minimum pour apprécier. Supprimer Mesa-Verde , oui. Taos pas incontournable. Grand Canyon : par le Nord c'est plus court vu votre timing. Zion sur le trajet ?
Patrick
Désolé , mais cela ressemble un peu à un contre-la-montre , surtout si vous ne voulez pas être à la bourre. Le côté impératif du Nouveau-Mexique pourquoi pas , mais c'est un survol rapide là aussi. En si peu de temps et avec autant de route , en n'étant que trois (une seule chambre je suppose) , je ferais cela en voiture et motel/hotel. Supprimer Page ? vous êtes obligés d'y passer de toute façon. Supprimer Moab , dommage , mais deux jours pleins strict minimum pour apprécier. Supprimer Mesa-Verde , oui. Taos pas incontournable. Grand Canyon : par le Nord c'est plus court vu votre timing. Zion sur le trajet ?
Patrick
On ne vit qu'une fois !
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Salut,
Pour Grand Canyon, le spectacle est le même sur al rive nord et la rive sud. Il y a en effet moins de monde sur la rive nord, mais les possibilités de logements sont moindres.
Si tu ne réserves pas tes campings, tâchez d'arriver en fin de matinée dans les parcs pour espérer avoir de la place. Certains campings, en haute saison, sont plein dès midi.
Pas assez de temps à Moab. Le circuit est très rapide dans l'ensemble.
A+ Dom
Pour Grand Canyon, le spectacle est le même sur al rive nord et la rive sud. Il y a en effet moins de monde sur la rive nord, mais les possibilités de logements sont moindres.
Si tu ne réserves pas tes campings, tâchez d'arriver en fin de matinée dans les parcs pour espérer avoir de la place. Certains campings, en haute saison, sont plein dès midi.
Pas assez de temps à Moab. Le circuit est très rapide dans l'ensemble.
A+ Dom
Bonjour,
Programme bien trop dense pour le faire en RVs, donc voiture plus hotel.
A supprimer : Moab meme si c'est magnifique , mais tu n'y restes pas assez longtemps.
Pour le grand Canyon, la rive nord est plus à pic, donc plus impressionante de ce coté là, par contre la variété de point de vue est moindre. Pour moi, c'est à faire quand on a deja vu la rive sud, ou quand on est pressé par le temps comme toi. Sur la rive sud, pour pouvoir profiter des differentes vues, cela necessite dejà de se reperer, de prendre les navettes, et de se ballader un peu. Donc une bonne journée.
A supprimer : Moab meme si c'est magnifique , mais tu n'y restes pas assez longtemps.
Pour le grand Canyon, la rive nord est plus à pic, donc plus impressionante de ce coté là, par contre la variété de point de vue est moindre. Pour moi, c'est à faire quand on a deja vu la rive sud, ou quand on est pressé par le temps comme toi. Sur la rive sud, pour pouvoir profiter des differentes vues, cela necessite dejà de se reperer, de prendre les navettes, et de se ballader un peu. Donc une bonne journée.
Il n'y a que deux façons de vivre sa vie : l'une en faisant comme si rien n'était un miracle, l'autre comme si tout était un miracle.
Bonjour Lucienne,
Merci pour ce clin d'oeil ! ! !
Tu as lu mon topo sur le CC, et c'est vraiment un choix personnel.
Il y a autant d'avis que d'interlocuteurs....mais en été 2011 nous y retournerons...en CC...
Cordialement Jean.
Merci pour ce clin d'oeil ! ! !
Tu as lu mon topo sur le CC, et c'est vraiment un choix personnel.
Il y a autant d'avis que d'interlocuteurs....mais en été 2011 nous y retournerons...en CC...
Cordialement Jean.
4 fois en Camping-car: Parcs US - NewMex - Yellowst - Louisiane.
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Bonjour Jean,
Merci pour la réponse. En effet, le topo CC était très utile et c'est d'ailleurs le seul que j'aie trouvé. Mais les arguments ns font hésiter. Ns allons ns décider après qqs réponses lues.
Merci aussi pr tous les autres renseignements sur ton site (ou blog). Super! C'est tellement utile de pouvoir lire tout cela.
Merci pour la réponse. En effet, le topo CC était très utile et c'est d'ailleurs le seul que j'aie trouvé. Mais les arguments ns font hésiter. Ns allons ns décider après qqs réponses lues.
Merci aussi pr tous les autres renseignements sur ton site (ou blog). Super! C'est tellement utile de pouvoir lire tout cela.
Tenant compte de vos divers commentaires - merci beaucoup - j'ai supprimé Moab/Arches/Canyonlands de mon itinéraire.
Cela donne maintenant:
28.7 Vol SF - Las Vegas 29.7 Départ après-midi pour Grand Canyon. Nuit en route 30.7 Fin de route pr GC et visite. Nuit à GC 31.7 Départ vers Page, Lake Powel 1.8 Page: Antelope et Horseshoebend2.8 Page-Monument Valley, Visite MV + Nuit à Mexican Hat3.8 Mexican Hat - Mesa Verde, Visite, Nuit près de Mesa Verde (?)4.8 Mesa Verde - Taos (?)5.8 Taos(?) - Santa Fe - Visite + Nuit 6.8 Matinée à Santa Fe, puis route vers Albuquerque (Nuit à Albuquerque) 7.8 Vol Albuquerque - New Orleans 8.8 New Orleans 9.8 New Orleans 10.8 New Orleans Ma question: que pensez-vous de Taos? J'ai vu certains commentaires pas enchantés. Je me demande si cela vaut ces 5h de route, ou, si l'on supprimait cette visite, y a t-il d'autres choses tout aussi intéressantes en allant directement de Chama à Santa Fe sans faire le crochet par Taos, ou alors de Durango descendre vers Aztec ?? Quelle est la plus belle route entre ces options? Rappel: Albuquerque impératif à cause du vol réservé.
Merci pour vos bons conseils sur cette région
Sur la route entre Mesa Verde et Albuquerque, en dehors des villes Taos (que ns n'avons pas appréciée en avril dernier) et Santa Fe (le centre ville est vite vu si on ne s'arrête pas ds les musées et les nombreuses boutiques...), il y a plusieurs parcs à visiter: Aztec, Chaco Canyon, Bandelier, Tent Rocks... et du wilderness pour y randonner avec un GPS: Bisti et Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah...
En ce qui me concerne, j'ai bcp plus apprécié les parcs et le wilderness que les villes... mais il faut aimer marcher (je précise que chez moi, en Belgique, je marche assez rarement... mais qu'aux USA, les paysages étant somptueux, je ne rechine devant aucune marche... que du contraire!!... à croire que des ailes me poussent à ce moment-là😉)
Si vous faites la route entre Taos et Santa Fe, passez par la jolie route des Chapelles en adobe (la NM-76N)
Dans ce coin-là, il y a aussi la jolie route 4 entre San Ysidro et Los Alamos.
Et entre Albuquerque et Santa Fe, il y a le Turquoise Trail (plus long mais plus sympa que l'autoroute!)
Comme nous étions ds cette région-là en avril dernier, tout est encore très frais ds ma tête🙂... N'hésitez donc pas à me demander des renseignements supplémentaires...
Comme nous étions ds cette région-là en avril dernier, tout est encore très frais ds ma tête🙂... N'hésitez donc pas à me demander des renseignements supplémentaires...
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
Un grand merci pour toutes ces infos et la rapidité de réaction😎.
Alors je profite de vous demander encore: qu'est-ce qui ne vous a pas plus à Taos?.
Est-ce un tant soit peu authentique? Des Indiens vivent-ils vraiment encore dans ce village (j'avais lu qu'il y avait 50 familles et c'est un peu cela, en plus de jolies images de maisons en adobe, qui nous ont fait prévoir d'aller là-bas).
Ca ne nous plaira pas non plus si c'est trop artificiel.
A part ça, avez-vous eu un bon logement là-bas?
Merci d'avance.
je vais encore aller voir vos "posts"
Nous n'avons pas pu aller visiter Taos Puebo qui était fermé pour 6 semaines (jusqu'au 16 avril, comme chaque année pour cause de réjouissances indiennes)... Cela nous le savions avant d'y aller.... mais ns n'avons même pas pu ns en approcher de loin (en restant sur la route sans y pénétrer), les indiens peu accueillants (et le mot est faible🤪) nous chassant très indélicatement!!
Quant au centre ville, il nous a paru sale et peu entretenu...
Nous avons visité l'hacienda espagnole de Los Martinez...assez délabrée (manque manifeste de subsides pour garder en état cette habitation coloniale qui contient pourtant du mobilier d'époque)
Nous n'avons pas dormi à Taos: ns venions de Bandelier, avons pris la route des Chapelles (à faire si vs passez par là), et avons logé à Santa Fe, au Inn of the Governors (chambre très propre, en plein centre, à l'aménagement typique mais moins grande et moins moderne que celle d'une grande chaine)
Nous n'avons pas dormi à Taos: ns venions de Bandelier, avons pris la route des Chapelles (à faire si vs passez par là), et avons logé à Santa Fe, au Inn of the Governors (chambre très propre, en plein centre, à l'aménagement typique mais moins grande et moins moderne que celle d'une grande chaine)
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,
Ta 2eme version est nettement plus réaliste que la 1ere 😛😎. Quelques remarques cependant :
- 29/7 : en partant vers 14h de LV, même en s'arrêtant voir le Hoover Dam, on est très facilement en fin aprème à GC South Rim ! Donc oublie ton "coucher en route" !! Je te conseille aussi le sud ! Pour une raison "connexe" : si tu passes par le nord, tu vas te trouver à 1/2 heure de Bryce Canyon... et passer sans s'arrêter serait un gâchis invraisemblable.... Et si tu t'arrêtes, compte 1j/1n au minimum 😉
- 3/8 : le dodo "naturel" pour Mesa Verde est Cortez où il y foule de motels et restos ! Pour la visite de Mesa Verde : les 3 sites intéressants se visitent uniquement avec un(e) Ranger, donc à heures fixes et quand il y a du monde, vaut mieux s'inscrire la veille ! Le Visitor center (qui ferme à 17h) prend les réservations et vend les tickets en séquence horaire pour tenir compte du temps requis pour aller de l'un à l'autre en voiture.
- 4/8 : Taos et son Pueblo : Taos en lui même ne mérite guère de temps... et pour le Pueblo, désolé mais à mon passage il était fermé pour cause de festivités indiennes où l'homme blanc n'était pas convié 🤪 Par contre j'ai trouvé superbe la route qui fait une boucle autour, en passant par Red River et Eagle nest (routes 522/38/64) Comme déjà dit, la route des chapelles (518 puis 76) est jolie (ainsi que les "missions" bien sur !) pour descendre vers Santa Fe.
- 6/8 : Santa Fe : perso j'ai bien aimé cette ville où il faut flaner autour de la place centrale. Le palais du Gouverneur (musée) est intéressant ainsi que la chapelle très proche qui est une copie de la Sainte Chapelle de Paris. Bien regarder l'escalier en colimaçon qui n'est supporté par rien !!
- Route vers ABQ : bien sur la route 14 bien plus sympa que l'Interstate ! surtout que juste avant ABQ il y a sur ta droite une route 536 qui grimpe au sommet du Sandia Peak où la vue sur toute la vallée d'ABQ est épatante. Sinon, rien vu d'intéressant à ABQ !
A+
- 29/7 : en partant vers 14h de LV, même en s'arrêtant voir le Hoover Dam, on est très facilement en fin aprème à GC South Rim ! Donc oublie ton "coucher en route" !! Je te conseille aussi le sud ! Pour une raison "connexe" : si tu passes par le nord, tu vas te trouver à 1/2 heure de Bryce Canyon... et passer sans s'arrêter serait un gâchis invraisemblable.... Et si tu t'arrêtes, compte 1j/1n au minimum 😉
- 3/8 : le dodo "naturel" pour Mesa Verde est Cortez où il y foule de motels et restos ! Pour la visite de Mesa Verde : les 3 sites intéressants se visitent uniquement avec un(e) Ranger, donc à heures fixes et quand il y a du monde, vaut mieux s'inscrire la veille ! Le Visitor center (qui ferme à 17h) prend les réservations et vend les tickets en séquence horaire pour tenir compte du temps requis pour aller de l'un à l'autre en voiture.
- 4/8 : Taos et son Pueblo : Taos en lui même ne mérite guère de temps... et pour le Pueblo, désolé mais à mon passage il était fermé pour cause de festivités indiennes où l'homme blanc n'était pas convié 🤪 Par contre j'ai trouvé superbe la route qui fait une boucle autour, en passant par Red River et Eagle nest (routes 522/38/64) Comme déjà dit, la route des chapelles (518 puis 76) est jolie (ainsi que les "missions" bien sur !) pour descendre vers Santa Fe.
- 6/8 : Santa Fe : perso j'ai bien aimé cette ville où il faut flaner autour de la place centrale. Le palais du Gouverneur (musée) est intéressant ainsi que la chapelle très proche qui est une copie de la Sainte Chapelle de Paris. Bien regarder l'escalier en colimaçon qui n'est supporté par rien !!
- Route vers ABQ : bien sur la route 14 bien plus sympa que l'Interstate ! surtout que juste avant ABQ il y a sur ta droite une route 536 qui grimpe au sommet du Sandia Peak où la vue sur toute la vallée d'ABQ est épatante. Sinon, rien vu d'intéressant à ABQ !
A+
Si vous ne réussissez jamais rien du premier coup, n'essayez pas le parachutisme !
Merci, c'est super de lire vos compte-rendu! Les détails sont bien utiles pour mieux prévoir...
Merci pr les infos suppl.: décevant de voir le mauvais accueil de certains Indiens (nous qui aimons les peuples "typiques"... Je vais voir si l'on change la route...
Le Inn of the Governors est vraiment joli...
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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.
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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.
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Houston and NASA Space Center: See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
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Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum: Tombstone, Bisbee.
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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 😏.
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We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
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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?
Thanks in advance for your feedback😉
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?
Thanks in advance for your feedback😉
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!!
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.
Thanks so much. The trip would be in fall 2026
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.
Thanks so much. The trip would be in fall 2026
Hi there,
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!
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!
Hi everyone,
Quick question—I’m heading to New York soon and I’d love to know if you guys have any recommendations for websites where I can buy concert tickets?
Quick question—I’m heading to New York soon and I’d love to know if you guys have any recommendations for websites where I can buy concert tickets?
Hi there,
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?
Thanks!
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?
Thanks!
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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
**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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
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 🙂
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 🙂
Here's a tip for future visitors!
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/3-national-parks-slash-red-tape-americans-boldly-transforming-visitor-entry
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/3-national-parks-slash-red-tape-americans-boldly-transforming-visitor-entry
Hi everyone,
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 to everyone for your advice and help.
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 to everyone for your advice and help.
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?
Hello,
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!
Christophe
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!
Christophe
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
Hi everyone.
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!
That’s all for now.
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!
That’s all for now.
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!
Hi VF community,
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
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
Hi there,
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
Thanks in advance for your tips!
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
Thanks in advance for your tips!