Après avoir un peu étudié le sujet entre le forum (une mine d’infos !) et les guides de voyage... me voici à l’étape de l’itinéraire! Nous partons en août pour 35j de road trip dans l’ouest : parcs avec rando, villes et la côte.😎
Je n’ai pas encore réservé ni les hébergements ni les billets d’avion. J’hésite en fait entre 3 possibilités d’itinéraires, qu’en pensez vous , lequel est le plus faisable? niveau timing y a t il "trop" de jours à certains endroits et pas assez à d'autres?
Je suis preneuse d’avis et remarques, un grand merci d’avance !🙂
Variante 1
Jour 1 arrivée Los angeles 3 nuits Los Angeles
2 Los Angeles
3 Los Angeles
4 Route Las vegas (430 km 4h20)2 nuits Las Vegas
5 Las Vegas + route 66 (Kingman-Hackberry) + nuit Grand Canyon 444km-5h
6 Grand Canyon 3 nuits Grand Canyon
7 Grand Canyon
8 Route vers Page (230km.3h) lac powell, 2 nuits Page
9 visite Antelope Canyon , Coyote Butes?
10 route pour Monument Valley (189km.2h) +visite 1 nuit Mexican Hat
11 Monument Valley + Route pour Moab (261km-3h) 3 nuits Moab
12 Arches
13 Canyonland+ Dead Horse point
14 route pour Capitol Reef (260km-3h)+ visite 1 nuit à Torrey
15 route pour Bryce Canyon (162km-3h) 2 nuits lodge dans parc BC
16 Bryce Canyon
17 Route pour Zion (193km-2h) + visite 1 nuit dans le parc ou Springdale
18 route pour Salt lake city (étape) (497km-5h00)1 nuit salt Lake
19 Route pour Jackson Hole (443km-5h)-ranch 3 nuits ranch
20-21 ranch
22 Grand teton NP
23 Yellowstone 3 nuits parc Yellowstone
24 Yellowstone
25 route etape Salt Lake city
26 route etape Reno? Pas défini
27 Sequoia Park
28 Yosemite Park 2 nuits Yosemite park
29 Yosemite Park
30 San francisco 2 nuits San Francisco
31 San Franciso
32 Route Monterey (180km 2h)-Carmel- Big sur 1 nuit Big Sur
33 Big sur-Santa Barbara 1 nuit santa Barbara
34 Retour Los Angeles 1 nuit Los Angeles
35 Départ Los Angeles
Variante 2
Idem jusqu’au 13
14 route etape Salt Lake city 1 nuit salt Lake
15 Route pour Jackson Hole (443km-5h)-ranch 3 nuits ranch
16-17 ranch
18 Grand teton NP 3 nuits parc Yellowstone
19 Yellowstone
20 Yellowstone
21 route etape Salt Lake city
22 route pour Capitol Reef + visite 1 nuit à Torrey
23 route pour Bryce Canyon +visite2 nuits lodge dans parc BC
24 Bryce Canyon
25 Route pour Zion (193km-2h) + visite 1 nuit dans le parc ou Springdale
26 Route étape à Las Vegas
… idem variante 1
27 Sequoia Park
…
35 Départ Los Angeles
Variante 3 : arrivée à Salt Lake- Départ de LA
Jour 1 arrivée Salt Lake City
2 route Grand Teton (476Km 5h30) 1 nuit grand Teton
3 Grand Teton- Yellowstone
3 Yellowstone 3 nuits parc Yellowstone
4 Yellowstone
5 Route pour Jackson Hole (440 km, 5h)- ranch 3 nuits ranch
6-7 ranch
8 route pour Salt lake city (étape) (337-4h10) 1 nuit salt Lake
9 Route pour Moab (377Km 4h10)3 nuits Moab
10 Arches
11 Canyonland+ Dead Horse point
12 route pour Capitol Reef (250km 3h)+ visite 1 nuit à Torrey
13 route pour Bryce Canyon (180km 3h)+visite2 nuits parc
14 Bryce Canyon
15 Route pour Zion (138km 2h) + visite 1 nuit dans le parc ou Springdale
16 Route vers Page (185km 2h20) , lac powell, 2 nuits Page
17 visite Antelope Canyon , Coyote Butes?
18 route pour Monument Valley (200Km 2h20)+visite 1 nuit Mexican Hat
19 Monument Valley
20 Route Grand Canyon (290km 3h30)+ visite 3 nuits Grand Canyon
21 Grand Canyon
22 Grand Canyon
23 Route route 66 (Kingman-Hackberry) – Las Vegas (473 Km 5h30) 1nuit Las Vegas
24 Route Los Angeles (430Km 4h30) 2 nuits Los Angeles
25 Los Angeles
26 route Sequoia Park (350km 3h45) +visite 2 nuits sequoia park
27 Sequoia Park
28 Route Yosemite Park(275 Km 4h)+ visite2 nuits Yosemite park
29 Yosemite Park
30 Route San Francisco (340km 4h20) 2 nuits San Francisco
31 San Fransisco
32 Route Monterey (180km 2h)-Carmel- Big sur 1 nuit Big Sur
33 Big sur-Santa Barbara 1 nuit santa Barbara
34 Retour Los Angeles 1 nuit Los Angeles
35 Départ Los Angeles
Bonjour,
Merci pour vos circuits, ils font apparaître les durées des trajets ,
ce qui est une très bonne chose ! 🙂
(et tellement rare sur le Forum...) 🏴☠️
Je pencherais d'avantage pour votre troisième circuit, 😎
qui présente l'avantage de "descendre" de Yellowstone vers le Plateau du Colorado...
Par contre, de nombreux circuits ont tenté le "grand écart" entre Yellowstone et San Francisco,
(voir dans l'historique du Forum)
et souvent au final, cela se termine par un circuit qui prend un peu plus son temps pour approfondir les nombreux parcs
traversés entre Yellowstone et le "Grand Circle", *
sans vouloir à tout prix remonter sur la côte Ouest... Mais ça, c'est à vous de voir...
(souvent sur 3 semaines, c'est vrai, vous vous avez la chance de partir plus longtemps !)
il y a le petit pbm du drop off, mais vu la durée du voyage, ce n'est pas ce qui vous coûtera le plus cher...😉
Bons préparatifs !
Pong
* par exemple pour l'étape :
(12 route pour Capitol Reef (250km 3h)+ visite 1 nuit à Torrey )
il y a de très belles choses à voir et à faire dans cette région :
Fruita, cathedral Valley,
et sans parler plus bas d'Escalante (devil's garden, spooky canyon, peek a boo, la Hole in the rock road, ...)!
en prenant quelques jours ici, vous profiterez de cette région magnifique,
sans faire beaucoup plus de km, vous serez gagnants sur toute la ligne ! 😎
Dans le circuit 1:
1. 3 nuits au Grand Canyon: c'est trop à moins que vous ne descendiez au fond mais au mois d'août? Il faut dans tous les cas coucher en bas!
2. Il manque 1 ou 2 nuits au Yellowstone
3. Tu ne pourras pas faire Sequoia, tu es du mauvais coté de la Sierra Nevada et tu ne peux pas la traverser de ce côté-là!
4. Il manque une nuit à San Francisco
Dans le circuit 2:
1. Mêmes remarques pour le Yellowstone et pour Sequoia et pour le Grand Canyon.
Dans le circuit 3:
1. C'est bien de ne pas faire une boucle. Cela limite les kilomètres.
2. Il manque une ou 2 nuits au Yellowstone
3. C'est un peu beaucoup pour le Grand Canyon
4. C'est peut être un peu juste pour Vegas et Los Angeles à moins que tu ne sois pas ville
5. Cette fois-ci Sequoia est bien placé
6. Je ne comprends pas le fait d'aller à Los Angeles pour y revenir sur la fin. Autant faire Las Vegas - Death Valley - Sequoia - Yosemite - San Francisco - Côte Pacifique et terminer par LA
Pour les itinéraires 1 et 3, 2 nuits à SF ça me semble bien court et dans l'itinéraire 3, le temps passé à Vegas est aussi très restreint (sauf si vous y êtes déjà allé)
Pas d'étape(s) à Death valley ?
Vous pouvez l'inclure facilement dans vos parcours......
c'est dommage 🤪
même en août et malgré la chaleur c'est un parc à visiter....
Bonne préparation.
Cordialement,
Bel itinéraire, je ne connais pas assez pour conseiller beaucoup mais j'ai juste l'impression que vu que tu fais tout le trajet jusque Yellowstone, je trouve que tu devrais y prévoir plus longtemps. Le parc est immense et déjà pas mal de temps sera perdu dans les trajets à l'intérieur même du parc. Si vous voulez randonner 5 nuits ne me semblent pas exagérées...
C'est un endroit exceptionnel et il est peut-être plus compliqué d'y retourner dans un futur voyage.
Bon voyage
J'ai ajusté effectivement les jours en diminumant les jours Grand Canyon (soit 2 nuits) , et en ajoutant : 1j de plus San Francisco (3 nuits) , 1j de plus à Yellowstone (4 nuits) et 1j à Los Angeles (3 nuits). Le voyage va durer un jour de plus!( ça va on avait prévu une marge!)
On a vraiment envie d'aller à Yellowstone malgré les km.
Par contre pour Las Vegas je n'arrive pas à ajouter une journée, est ce qu'une soirée+1 matin c'est vraiment trop court pour visiter?
à moins de zapper Sequoia Park ou Zion ? ...
Je crois qu'on va opter pour l'itinéraire 3, 1000km de moins, par contre le billet d'avion est plus cher.
Je ne comprends pas le fait d'aller à Los Angeles pour y revenir sur la fin. Autant faire Las Vegas - Death Valley - Sequoia - Yosemite - San Francisco - Côte Pacifique et terminer par LA
En fait j'avais mis Los Angeles là pour éviter se faire un trop grande étape Las vegas-Sequoia: 6h de route (d'aprés google maps). Mais si c'est faisable dans la journé? on peut effectivement le mettre plutot à la fin après la côte pacifique.
Pas d'étape(s) à Death valley ?
Au début on l'avait mis dans notre parcours , ça a l'air d'être magnifique! mais ... il faut faire des choix, on préfère passer davantage de temps dans des endroits où on peut vraiment en profiter. De ce que j'ai lu au mois d'août à Death Valley, on ne peut pas vraiment se balader, il faut rester dans la voiture tellement à cause de la chaleur, du coup je trouve ça moins interessant.
Bonne journée,
Nouvelle version- Variante 3
Jour 1 arrivée Salt Lake City
Jour 2 route Grand Teton (476Km 5h30) 1 nuit grand Teton
3 Grand Teton- Yellowstone
4 Yellowstone 4 nuits parc Yellowstone
5 Yellowstone
6 Yellowstone
7 Route pour Jackson Hole (440 km, 5h)- ranch 3 nuits ranch
8 ranch
9 ranch
10 route pour Salt lake city (étape) (337-4h10) 1 nuit salt Lake
11 Route pour Moab (377Km 4h10) 3 nuits Moab
12 Arches
13 Canyonland+ Dead Horse point
14 route pour Capitol Reef (250km 3h)+ visite 1 nuit à Torrey
15 route pour Bryce Canyon (180km 3h)+visite 2 nuits parc
16 Bryce Canyon
17 Route pour Zion (138km 2h) + visite 1 nuit dans le parc ou Springdale
18 Route vers Page (185km 2h20) , lac powell, 2 nuits Page
19 visite Antelope Canyon , Coyote Butes?
20 route pour Monument Valley (200Km 2h20)+visite 1 nuit Mexican Hat
21 Monument Valley + Route Grand Canyon (290km 3h30)+ visite
22 Grand Canyon 2 nuits Grand Canyon
23 Route route 66 (Kingman-Hackberry) – Las Vegas (473 Km 5h30) 1 nuit Las Vegas
24 route Sequoia Park (350km 3h45) +visite 2 nuits sequoia park
25 Sequoia Park
26 Route Yosemite Park (275 Km 4h)+ visite 2 nuits Yosemite park
27 Yosemite Park
28 Route San Francisco (340km 4h20) 3 nuits San Francisco
29 San Fransisco
30 San Francisco
31 Route Monterey (180km 2h)-Carmel- Big sur 1 nuit Big Sur
32 Big sur-Santa Barbara 1 nuit santa Barbara
33 Retour Los Angeles+ visite 3 nuits LosAngeles
34Los Angeles
35 Los Angeles
36 Départ Los Angeles
Death Valley même en août c'est dommage de le rater quand même... C'est une expérience à vivre 😉.
Las Vegas si c'est la première fois que vous y aller, 2 nuits ne seraient pas de trop. Après on aime ou on n'aime pas... Mais on ne peut pas savoir à l'avance! Perso la première fois que j'y suis allé j'ai beaucoup aimé. Les fois suivantes, une nuit était amplement suffisante! Mais faut dire que je suis plus nature et grands espaces 😉
Jour 1 arrivée Salt Lake City
Jour 2 Salt Lake City - Grand Teton (476Km 5h30) 1 nuit grand Teton
3 Grand Teton- Yellowstone
4 Yellowstone
5 Yellowstone
6 Yellowstone
7 Yellowstone - Jackson Hole (440 km, 5h)- ranch 3 nuits ranch ( le kilométrage me semble gros, enfin tout dépend où vous logez au Yellowstone...)
8 ranch
9 ranch
10 route pour Salt lake city (étape) (337-4h10) 1 nuit salt Lake (visite de Antelope Island State Park sur le Grand Lac Salé)
11 SLC - Moab (377Km 4h10) 3 nuits Moab
12 Arches - Nuit Moab
13 Canyonland+ Dead Horse point - Nuit Moab
14 Moab - Capitol Reef (250km 3h)+ visite 1 nuit à Torrey (en chemin visite de Goblin Valley State Park)
15 route pour Bryce Canyon (180km 3h)+visite 2 nuits parc (en chemin la fabuleuse route 12 avec divers points de vue, pourquoi pas un tour dans Kodachrome Basin State Park)
16 Bryce Canyon - Nuit Bryce
17 Bryce - Page - Nuit Page (pour une nuit, je zappe Zion qui s'épprécie surtout en faisant des balades plus longues et donc en y restant plus longtemps)
18 Page lac powell, 2 nuits Page (ne pas oublier la visite d'Horseshoe Bend) Antelope - Coyote Buttes
19 Page - Monument Valley - Nuit Mexican Hat
20 Mexican Hat - Grand Canyon
21 Grand Canyon
22 Grand Canyon - Vegas
23 Las Vegas
24 Las Vegas - Death Valley - Nuit Furnace Creek ou Stovepipe Wells Village
25 Death Valley - Sequoia Park - Nuit Three Rivers
26 Sequoia (visite le matin) puis route Yosemite Park (275 Km 4h)+ visite (par exemple Glacier Point au coucher du soleil) 2 nuits Yosemite park
27 Yosemite Park (vallée de Yosemite)
28 Route San Francisco (340km 4h20) 3 nuits San Francisco
29 San Francisco
30 San Francisco
31 Route Monterey (180km 2h)-Carmel- Big sur 1 nuit Big Sur (la nuit à Santa Barbara peut sauter à mon avis ou alors une nuit à Santa Barbara et 2 nuits à LA)
32 Retour Los Angeles+ visite 3 nuits Los Angeles
33Los Angeles
34 Los Angeles
35 Départ Los Angeles
Il reste donc une journée; soit vous ne supprimez pas Zion et y passez effectivement une nuit. Soit vous rajouter une journée à Moab, il y a de quoi faire (Fisher Towers, Corona Arch, une piste dans Canyonlands par exemple Potash si vous louez un SUV...) ou une journée à Yellowstone (il y a de quoi faire aussi 😉), soit à Sequoia si tu veux visiter le parc plus en profondeur ou ajouter la visite de Kings Canyon attenant.
Je ne sais pas si tu as déjà jeté un oeil à mon blog, ça pourrait t'aider, tu as diverses pages comme celles sur le Yellowstone, Sequoia, Death Valley etc...
super merci pour tes conseils! 🙂
je suis aussi allée sur ton blog, pleins d'infos, wouaou sympa aussi tes voyages dans l'ouest !
j'hésite encore 🤪 au niveau du passage Las Vegas-Sequoia park-Yosemite...
qu'est ce qui est mieux? sachant que contre tous les avis je ne tiens pas particulièrement à passer par Death Valley 😉
- est ce que c'est faisable en 1 journée la route LV - Sequoia?
la route est longue et j'ai pas l'impression qu'il y ai vraiment des choses à voir...
- L'autre possibilité serait de zapper sequoia et aller directement de Las Vegas à Yosemite par le coté Est route 95 puis 395 ou en coupant par death Valley puis route 395 , de ce que j'ai lu la route 395 est assez sympa?
Comme c'est long , faudrait faire une étape à Mammouth lakes. Puis le matin Lee Vining- Mono Lake et Yosemite?
Pour le trajet Las Vegas - Sequoia, oui c'est faisable, surtout vous êtes deux conducteurs. Mais ça sera une journée complètement sacrifiée à la voiture. Il faudra passer deux nuits à Three Rivers ou à l'intérieur du Parc de Sequoia afin d'avoir une journée complète à consacrer au Parc.
Si tu zappes Sequoias, tu passes en effet de l'autre côté de la Sierra Nevada, et tu es presque obligé de traverser Death Valley dans ce cas 😛 donc autant visiter, non? 😉 Il faudra faire étape à Mammoth Lakes pour couper la route en deux mais tu visiteras Death Valley aux plus mauvaises heures à savoir en plein milieu de la journée.
Est ce qu'elle est belle cette route coté Est de la sierra Nevada?
Tu traverses Death Valley, tu longes la Sierra Nevada notamment le Mount Whitney. Tu peux visiter Alabama Hills du côté de Lone Pine. Tu as aussi une ancienne forêt de Britlescones.
Du côté de Mammoth Lakes qui est une station de montagne, tu as aussi de beaux paysages.
Et donc vers Lee Vining/Bridgeport, tu as le Mono Lake et Bodie la Ghost Town.
incroyable mais je sens qu'on va finir par visiter Death Valley ...😉
et Sequoia ça vaut la coup? sachant qu'on va à Yosemite aprés?
Sequoia, 1000 fois oui! Les forêts de sequoias sont plus belles et plus étendues que celles que tu as à Yosemite. Du coup à Yosemite tu peux laisser tomber Mariposa Grove et te concentrer sur les autres atouts de ce Parc 😉
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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?
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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!
