Et oui, un de plus.... J'ai essayé de me baser sur une "multitude" de messages sur le même sujet pour pondre mon projet!!!
Les billets sont déja achetés (grace a mes miles Air France).
Reste à valider le trajet... et je compte sur vous 😛 pour me montrer mes erreurs et eventuellement me faire des suggestions.
Pour info je pars avec mon fils (13 ans) et même si nous ne sommes pas particulièrement sportifs, une petite marche de 2 ou 3 heures ne nous fait pas peur!
J'ai zappé tout ce qui était trop Nord (Salt Lake, Yellowstone, Téton, ...) car je pense que cela aurait surtout engendré trop de route et de fatigue...
Voir les images attachées pour un listing formaté...
(pas réussi à faire mieux à partir d'excel... si qqun a une idée...)
Merci d'avance pour tous vos commentaires ......
J'ai fait tout le trajet sur Google Map pour finir avec un fichier completement inutilisable, en plusieurs parties, avec des duplications, etc... bref 1ere et derniere fois que j'utilise ça, car tout à refaire avec un soft qui marche!!!
Quand on prend la peine de lire jusqu'au bout, on voit le mot "merci", mais evidemment il faut faire bouger la mollette sur la souris ce qui demande un peu d'effort.
Quant a la mise en page, désolé, j'ai fait un transfert d'Excel en txt et un copier collé et quelques changement dans le message... C'est pas parfait mais je vais essayer d'améliorer...
Et moi aussi je suis pas de très bonne humeur et fatigué et frustré par ce #(/?!..-@ de Google Map qui m'a pris des heures pour un résultat de m.... et voila... je voulas poser ce soir meme si pas parfait!!!
Je ne comprends pas ces journées, à mon avis, il doit y avoir une erreur dans ton planning 😉 car ça fait beaucoup de Monument Valley et de va-et-vient!
06 09/07/11 Grand Canyon --> Monument Valley --> Page Survol GC par hélico le matin. Ballades. Arrivée Page milieu / fin après midi. 223 03:00
Nuit Page ??
07 10/07/11 Page --> Kayenta (--> Monument Valley) Les 2 Antelope en fin de matinée. Horseshoe Bend, Lone Rock et Détente. Départ milieu après midi. Coucher de soleil sur MV. 202 02:30
Nuit MV / Kayenta The View? / ??
08 11/07/11 MV / Kayenta --> MV --> Gooseneck --> Valley of Gods --> Cortez Valley Drive, trail (+ cheval?) à MV. Gooseneck. Mulie Point. Valley of Gods. Four Corners. 287 05:00
A 1ère vue, il n' a pas d'erreur de parcours... mais c'est vrai que ce n'est pas très clair...
Pouvez vous re-poster votre parcours, en mettant un espace entre les jours, et en utilisant le caractère gras (à défaut de couleurs qui n'apparaissent pas sur VF)
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
- au Grand Canyon : autant essayer de dormir au coeur du parc (Maswik Lodge par ex ou Yavapai ou autre... s'il reste de la place !) sinon à Tusayan...
Grand Canyon --> Monument Valley --> Page
j'imagine que c'est un erreur ? Monument Valley viendra après... donc c'est Grand Canyon --> Page
- Page --> Monument Valley
si vous avez le budget et s'il reste de la place, vous pouvez essayer de loger au The View...
sinon Mexican Hat (un p'tit bled sans grand charme mais pratique) est bien placé...
Cortez --> Mesa Verde --> Loop --> Dead Horse Point --> Moab
Moab --> Needles --> Moab
Moab --> Island in the Sky
pas super logique... Dead Horse Point, vous pourrez le faire le jour où vous irez à Canyonlands / Island in the Sky...
après Mesa Verde, aller putôt loger du côté de Monticello pour aller à Canyonlands / Needles avant d'aller à Moab.
@+
Vnoa
"A la liberté de provocation, répond la liberté d'objection"
"Les cons, ça ose tout. C'est même à ça qu'on les reconnaît"
"Le con ne perd jamais son temps, il perd celui des autres"
Carnet de Voyage: De Mile High City à Sin City (Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada) -> voir mon profil
Si tu fais ça dans Excel, tu peux faire une copie d'écran (AltGr/Impr écran sur pc, capture sur mac) au zoom désiré et la coller dans Paint par exemple.
Ensuite, recadrage puis enregistrement.
En gras: activités - en italique: lieu de la nuit suivante _- le chiffre indique le nombre de kms de la journée...
Date Trajet / séjour Activité journée Kms Nuit
04/07/11 Tours --> Paris CDG --> LA Vol via New York (02:20 transit). Arrivée LA à 00:17 le 05/07 LA Aeroport
05/07/11 LA Récupération voiture de loc le matin. Achat glacière! Visites diverses LA. Installation dans nouvel hotel LA centre
06/07/11 LA Visites diverses. Universal Studios. LA centre
07/07/11 LA --> Joshua Tree park --> Needles --> Oatman --> Kingman Départ tôt de LA. Joshua Tree park: boucle Sud entre Joshua Tree et Twentynine Palms (via Cholla Cactus Garden). 571 Kingman
08/07/11 Kingman --> Route 66 --> Grand Canyon Village Route 66 le matin. Grand Canyon l'après midi. 305 GC ou Cameron
09/07/11 Grand Canyon --> Page Survol GC par hélico le matin. Ballades. Arrivée Page milieu / fin après midi. 223 Page
10/07/11 Page --> Monument Valley Les 2 Antelope en fin de matinée. Horseshoe Bend, Lone Rock et Détente. Départ milieu après midi. Coucher de soleil sur MV. 202 MV (ou Kayenta?)
11/07/11 MV --> Gooseneck --> Valley of Gods --> Cortez Valley Drive, trail (+ cheval?) à MV. Gooseneck. Mulie Point. Valley of Gods. Four Corners. 287 Cortez
12/07/11 Cortez --> Mesa Verde --> Loop --> Dead Horse Point --> Moab Mesa Verde (Mesa Top Loop + visit). Dead Horse Point. 295 Moab
13/07/11 Moab --> Needles --> Moab Canyonlands (Needles) 260 Moab
14/07/11 Moab --> Island in the Sky --> Moab Canyonlands (Island in the sky) 141 Moab
15/07/11 Moab --> Arches --> Moab Arches (trails) 74 Moab
16/07/11 Moab --> Capitol Reef --> Torrey Capitol Reef (Goosenecks, scenic drive) 300 Torrey
17/07/11 Torrey --> Calf Creek Falls --> Bryce Canyon (Rainbow Point) --> Panguitch Calf Creek Falls, Scenic vie drive (rainbow point) 278 Panguitch
18/07/11 Panguitch --> Bryce Canyon --> Glendale ou Carmel Junction Trails a Bryce Canyon 137 Glendale / Carmel
19/07/11 Mt Carmel --> Zion --> Springdale Trails a Zion 45 Zion / Springdale
20/07/11 Springdale --> Valley of fire --> Las Vegas Valley of Fire 322 Las Vegas
21/07/11 Las Vegas Las Vegas 0 Las Vegas
22/07/11 Las Vegas Las Vegas 0 Las Vegas
23/07/11 Las Vegas --> Death Valley --> Furnace Creek Death Valley (Sud de Furnace) 224 Furnace Creek
24/07/11 Furnace Creek --> Death Valley --> Mammoth Lakes Death Valley (Nord de Furnace), Mammoth Lakes 379 Mammoth Lakes
25/07/11 Mammoth Lakes --> Mono Lake --> Bodie --> Yosemite Village June Lake Loop, Mono Lake, Bodie; Tioga Pass Road 284 Yosemite Village
26/07/11 Yosemite Village Yosemite 0 Yosemite Village
27/07/11 Yosemite Village --> San Francisco Yosemite le matin. Route vers SF l'après midi. 305 SF
28/07/11 SF Visite SF. Alcatraz. Golden Bridge. Etc… 0 SF
29/07/11 SF Visite SF. Alcatraz. Golden Bridge. Etc… 0 SF
30/07/11 SF --> Big Sur Location Harley. Route numéro 1 --> Sud. 260 Big Sur
31/07/11 Big Sur --> SF Route # 1 --> Nord. Restitution Harley. 260 SF
01/08/11 SF --> Paris CDG --> Tours Départ de SF à 15:35. 0 Avion
02/08/11 SF --> Paris CDG --> Tours Arrivée CDG à 11:00. Train et arrivée Tours à 15:21.
Total 5152 Kms
" 10/07/11 Page --> Monument Valley Les 2 Antelope en fin de matinée. Horseshoe Bend, Lone Rock et Détente. Départ milieu après midi. Coucher de soleil sur MV. 202 MV (ou Kayenta?) . "
Ce jour-là, vs n'aurez pas le temps de vous détendre au Lac Powell...
Vs allez faire Lower puis Upper Antelope Canyon (tout cela vous mènera aux alentours de 13H), puis il sera temps de vous mettre en route pour Monument Valley, après avoir mangé un morceau. Il faut compter 2H30 pour faire la route.
Il faut arriver à Monument Valley vers 17H (heure locale) pour avoir le temps d'y faire tte la Scenic Drive.
Et il faut savoir aussi que vs perdrez 1H de décalage horaire entre Page et Monument Valley.
Il est donc préférable de placer la visite de Horseshoe Bend la veille.
" 12/07/11 Cortez --> Mesa Verde --> Loop --> Dead Horse Point --> Moab Mesa Verde (Mesa Top Loop + visit). Dead Horse Point. 295 Moab "
Il serait préférable de placer ici la visite des Needles: vs allez passer devant en faisant la route entre Cortez et Moab.
Placez la visite de Dead Horse Point le lendemain (ça ne demande que +/- 1h... à moins d'y faire tt le trail...)
C'est déjà plus lisible (merci ...) et plus convivial...😎
07/07/11 LA --> Joshua Tree park --> Needles --> Oatman --> Kingman Départ tôt de LA. Joshua Tree park: boucle Sud entre Joshua Tree et Twentynine Palms (via Cholla Cactus Garden). Kingman
Je trouve cette journée un peu chargée - Fait chô dans le désert en juillet...les balades dans Joshua NP vont être réduites...Bouchons sur les highways....
08/07/11 Kingman --> Route 66 --> Grand Canyon Village Route 66 le matin. Grand Canyon l'après midi. 305 GC ou Cameron
09/07/11 Grand Canyon --> Page Survol GC par hélico le matin. Ballades. Arrivée Page milieu / fin après midi. 223 Page
Dommage de ne passer qu'une nuit à GC. La balade jusqu'à Hermit's rest est très belle (peu de monde sur les trails...) . Cameron est un trou 'in the middle of nowhere", poussiereux et un peu glauque, seuls s'y retrouvent les cars de TO deversant leur flot de touristes pour la nuit. Dormir sur le GC ne présente pratiquement que des avantages ( au petit matin une balade le long du Rim en face du Bright Angel Lodge, outre les coloris somptueux, offre depuis qqs années le spectacle de condors de Californie qui rasent pratiquement les têtes à tel point que l'on entend l'air glissant le long les plumes...impressionnant; 1 inconvenient: reprendre la voiture pour aller à Tusayan chez Papillon ...
Il est possible de caser Horseshoe Bend à ce moment, comme c'est sur la route...balade un peu fatigante ( montée + chaleur + sable)
10/07/11 Page --> Monument Valley Les 2 Antelope en fin de matinée. Horseshoe Bend, Lone Rock et Détente. Départ milieu après midi. Coucher de soleil sur MV. MV (ou Kayenta?)
Pour dégourdir les jambes en chemin, Betatakin peut être une option - En ce qui concerne l'hébergement, j'aurais aimé tester le View qui est sur place et la vue.... Kayenta est écrasée de chaleur et de poussière - Nous avons dormi 2 années à Mexican hat au San Juan Inn au bord de la rivière. Des posts ont alimenté ce débat...y compris celui des restos locaux...
12/07/11 Cortez --> Mesa Verde --> Loop --> Dead Horse Point --> Moab Mesa Verde (Mesa Top Loop + visit). Dead Horse Point. Moab
13/07/11 Moab --> Needles --> Moab Canyonlands (Needles) 260 Moab
Pour éviter l'effet "essuie-glace" du retour sur les Needles depuis Moab, il serait possible de vous arrêter à Monticello qui est juste aux pieds des Needles.
En ce qui me concerne , Chessler Park est LE trail...
14/07/11 Moab --> Island in the Sky --> Moab Canyonlands (Island in the sky) Moab
Y caser Dead Horse Point
15/07/11 Moab --> Arches --> Moab Arches (trails)
S'il vous reste des rotules à la fin de la journée....c'est fatigant le sable!
17/07/11 Torrey --> Calf Creek Falls --> Bryce Canyon (Rainbow Point) --> Panguitch Calf Creek Falls, Scenic vie drive (rainbow point)
Calf Creek c'est 3 h de marche...+ tous les arrêts de cette fabuleuse highway 128, la scenic drive de Bryce sera parcourue au pas de charge.
Panguitch ce sont des kilometres essuie glace inutiles; essayez de dormir au plus pres de Bryce : les motels à l'entrée ou à côté du parc ou les hôtels et B&B de Tropic.
18/07/11 Panguitch --> Bryce Canyon --> Glendale ou Carmel Junction Trails a Bryce Canyon Glendale / Carmel
19/07/11 Mt Carmel --> Zion --> Springdale Trails a Zion Zion / Springdale
Possiblité de ne faire qu'une seule journée; 3 h de route environ entre Bryce et Zion, une fois fait le Queen's Garden et le Navajo Loop Trail.
Bonne préparation
Alain
Ps ma molette a réintégré son mulot...
PPS Je trouve votre expedition fort ambitieuse...Il ne vous est pas apparu possible de scinder cette affaire là en 2 circuits sur 2 séjours? le premier uniquement sur une boucle en Californie incluant ou non Las Vegas, le second consistant en une boucle classique à partir de Phoenix incluant ou non un morceau du sud Arizona et du Nouveau Mexique?
Merci a tous ceux qui ont laissé des suggestions... Je les ai utilisées au mieux pour parfaire mon itinéraire...
Quelques commentaires:
- journée du 07/07: un peu longue c'est sur... mais je vais tenter un départ très tot de LA pour essayer d'éviter le gros des embouteillages (à partir de quelle heure ça coince?)
- en effet parcours assez "ambitieux"... mais (pour des raisons perso), il est fort possible que dans les quelques prochaines années je ne puisse pas avoir de "longues" vacances et je vais donc essayer d'en profiter cette année. Malgré tout, je pense que ça reste relativement équilibré (il y a tant de choses à voir!!!)
- Grand Canyon un peu court: c'est vrai, mais rajouter une journée me décale toute la suite et je ne vois vraiment pas quoi supprimer (!) pour retomber sur mes pattes (et éviter le WE à Vegas!)... Enfin; je pense qu'on aura le temps de faire le principal!
- changé le planning pour Moab et environs.
- merci d'avoir noté que le 22 était un Vendredi... donc nuit à Shoshone!!!
Donc, ci dessous le trajet corrigé:
En gras les activités et en italiques les lieux pour la nuit (plus de kms: pas eu le temps de recalculer...)
Date Trajet / séjour Activité journée Ville / Hotel
04/07/11 Tours --> Paris CDG --> LA Vol via New York (02:20 transit). Arrivée LA à 00:17 le 05/07 LA Hotel aéroport
05/07/11 LA Récupération voiture de loc le matin. Achat glacière! Visites diverses LA. Installation dans nouvel hotel LA Hotel "centre""
06/07/11 LA Visites diverses. Universal Studios. LA Hotel "centre"
07/07/11 LA --> Joshua Tree park --> Needles --> Oatman --> Kingman Départ TRES tôt de LA. Joshua Tree park: boucle Sud entre Joshua Tree et Twentynine Palms (via Cholla Cactus Garden). Kingman Motel
08/07/11 Kingman --> Route 66 --> Grand Canyon Village Route 66 le matin. Grand Canyon l'après midi. GC (Maswik Lodge, Yavapai ou à Tusayan)
09/07/11 Grand Canyon --> Page Survol GC par hélico le matin. Ballades. Arrivée Page milieu / fin après midi. Horseshoe Bend. Page
10/07/11 Page --> Monument Valley Les 2 Antelope en fin de matinée. Lone Rock et Détente. Départ milieu après midi. Coucher de soleil sur MV (Valley Drive?) MV de préférence (ou Kayenta ou Mexican Hat?)
11/07/11 MV --> Gooseneck --> Valley of Gods --> Cortez Trail (+ cheval?) à MV. Gooseneck. Mulie Point. Valley of Gods. Four Corners. Cortez
12/07/11 Cortez --> Mesa Verde --> Loop --> Monticello Mesa Verde (Mesa Top Loop + visit). Monticello
13/07/11 Monticello --> Needles --> Moab Canyonlands (Needles). Chesler Park trail. Moab
14/07/11 Moab --> Dead Horse Point --> Island in the Sky --> Moab Canyonlands (Island in the sky). Dead Horse Point. Moab
15/07/11 Moab --> Arches --> Moab Arches (trails) Moab
16/07/11 Moab --> Capitol Reef --> Torrey Capitol Reef (Goosenecks, scenic drive) Torrey
17/07/11 Torrey --> Calf Creek Falls --> Bryce Canyon (Rainbow Point) --> Bryce Calf Creek Falls (peut etre!), Scenic view drive (rainbow point) Bryce
18/07/11 Bryce --> Bryce Canyon --> Springdale Trails a Bryce Canyon (Queens Garden / Navajo Loop) Zion / Springdale
19/07/11 Springdale --> Zion --> Springdale Trails a Zion Zion / Springdale
20/07/11 Springdale --> Valley of fire --> Las Vegas Valley of Fire, Las Vegas (spectacle) Las Vegas
21/07/11 Las Vegas Las Vegas Las Vegas
22/07/11 Las Vegas --> Shoshone Las Vegas Shoshone
23/07/11 Shoshone --> Death Valley --> Furnace Creek Death Valley (Sud de Furnace) Furnace Creek
24/07/11 Furnace Creek --> Death Valley --> Mammoth Lakes Death Valley (Nord de Furnace), Mammoth Lakes Mammoth Lakes
25/07/11 Mammoth Lakes --> Mono Lake --> Bodie --> Yosemite Village June Lake Loop, Mono Lake, Bodie, Tioga Pass Road Yosemite Village
26/07/11 Yosemite Village Yosemite Yosemite Village
27/07/11 Yosemite Village --> San Francisco Yosemite le matin. Route vers SF l'après midi. SF
28/07/11 SF Visite SF. Alcatraz. Golden Bridge. Etc… SF
29/07/11 SF Visite SF. Alcatraz. Golden Bridge. Etc… SF
30/07/11 SF --> Big Sur Location Harley. Route numéro 1 --> Sud. Big Sur
31/07/11 Big Sur --> SF Route # 1 --> Nord. Restitution Harley. SF
01/08/11 SF --> Paris CDG --> Tours Départ de SF à 15:35. Avion
02/08/11 SF --> Paris CDG --> Tours Arrivée CDG à 11:00. Train et arrivée Tours à 15:21.
Si vous voyez d'autres "erreurs", SVP n'hésitez pas à me les signaler...
Et merci encore...
Pascal
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Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026:
Car rental – check,
Hotels – check,
Itinerary – almost check,
Photo gear – check,
Budget – check, 🤪
Meal planning – meh, we’ll see...
Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth:
The Longhorns and the Stockyards;
JR’s ranch (for the missus);
Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center:
See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains:
El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum:
Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona:
Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque:
Santa Fe,
Turquoise Trail,
Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66:
Old Route 66 in the city;
Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas:
JFK Museum;
Perot Museum;
West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
hi everyone
I’m planning a world trip and I’m looking for great tips on accommodation in the United States.
Do you have any good deals to share, please?
thanks
Hello everyone! Really damaged due to flooding caused by runoff after forest fires (a total mess!), does anyone in this friendly forum have any updates on the Apache Trail between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Dam? Is there still a section of the road that’s tough to navigate?
We're leaving at the end of June and will be driving the route between Buffalo and Cody. We’ve already booked our accommodations and a rodeo in Cody, but during the day, we’ll be driving between the two and I’m unsure about the itinerary.
Which route do you think is the most pleasant, interesting, or scenic between:
- The northern route via Highway 14 with Sheridan, Lowell, etc.
- The southern route with Highways 16/20/14, passing by Loaf Mountain Overlook, Powder River Pass, Ten Sleep Canyon...
We’ll be in a car, so we should be able to drive on any road.
Thanks for your input!
I’m almost done planning our September road trip. After our 3-night visit to Sequoia, we’ll have a stopover night in Coalinga (to break up the drive). We’ll be staying two nights in Monterey and would like to stop along the way to visit one side of Pinnacles National Park. We’re torn between the West entrance and the East entrance, and we’d like to do a short hike of no more than 2 hours since we don’t want to arrive too late in Monterey.
This park is split into two distinct zones with no connection between them, and the mileage from Coalinga to Monterey is pretty much the same for both. Which area do you recommend visiting—east or west? And which route is the most scenic?
I’ve spotted two short hikes:
- East: Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop
- West: Balconies Cliffs Cave Loop
Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon!
Marcalamar 🙂
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly!
Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone!
After years of hoping, waiting, planning, then changing, saving, and searching for the best possible route... we're FINALLY off this summer for a 5-week road trip in the West.
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route:
Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles
Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman
Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon
Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page
Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page
Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley
Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango
Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango
Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango
Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango
Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs
Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs
Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab
Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab
Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab
Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab
Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab
Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal
Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton
Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton
Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody
Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone
Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City
Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon
Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion
Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion
Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion
Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas
Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas
Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles
Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels
Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
Hello.
I’d like to travel along I-15N from San Diego to Las Vegas with my mom, who’s 67. We’ve explored Northern California and the California Coast over the past two years and now want to continue through the desert.
There are several attractions along the way:
- Mormon Rocks
- Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Mojave Desert
- Mojave National Preserve
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre.
Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Hi,
My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well.
Thanks for your replies,
Good evening, everyone! 🙂
Just a few last questions to wrap up our Lake Tahoe visit plans.
**Parking:**
We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:**
Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:**
Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Hi there. I'm shocked by the price of the Upper Antelope Canyon tour—$175 for less than an hour… You might say, "if you can’t afford it…" But the real question is whether it’s really worth it, because $350 for two makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off. For those who’ve done both Lower and Upper, can you tell me if the price difference is really justified? Thanks
Hi everyone! 🙂
As you can see, we're heading back from September 6th to the 27th.
Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Davis – overnight stop
Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen)
Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes
Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike
Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes)
Day 6: South Lake Tahoe
Day 7: South Lake Tahoe
Day 8: Mammoth Lake
Day 9: Mammoth Lake
Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road
Day 11: El Portal
Day 12: El Portal
Day 13: Oakhurst
Day 14: Miramonte
Day 15: Three Rivers
Day 16: Three Rivers
Day 17: Coalinga
Day 18: Monterey
Day 19: Monterey
Day 20: San Francisco
Day 21: San Francisco
Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned:
Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2)
Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3)
Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4)
Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV?
Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast.
I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October.
My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips.
I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks for advising me on the booking—should I reserve a room in the hotel or go for a cabin for the best view?
Should I get breakfast or not?
What do you think of the restaurant?
Hello, if the off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts are still around 😉, I’d love some info on tackling these trails. I’m not super familiar with the rules, risks, or what to expect—I’m looking for firsthand experience from folks who’ve done it on their own once or multiple times.
Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas)
T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC)
W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page
Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV)
F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab
Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce
Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion
M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas
Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks...
For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400,
which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.).
Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!
I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.
Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip through the American national parks starting from Denver in June 2026.
The price of the pass is jumping from 80 € to 250 € on January 1st, 2026!!!
Is it possible to buy the pass online before the end of the year to lock in the 80 € rate? If so, where and how do I go about it?
Thanks for your tips.
Arnale
I’m planning a road trip for July 2026 in northern Florida. Could you let me know if my itinerary makes sense?
Day 1: Orlando
Day 2: Amelia Island
Day 3: Amelia Island
Day 4: Tallahassee
Day 5: Panama City Beach
Day 6: Panama City Beach (visit to Destin)
Day 7: Crystal River (stop in Cedar Key on the way)
Day 8: Crystal River
Day 9: Anna Maria (stop in Clearwater)
Day 10: Anna Maria (St. Pete)
Day 11: Anna Maria
Day 12: Orlando
Day 13: Orlando
Day 14: Orlando
Day 15: Departure
We just finished 9 days in the American West and wanted to share our experience because we had an amazing time.
I know some of you might ask, why use an agency? Honestly, we didn’t really feel like doing all the driving and planning, especially since we didn’t know the area at all. And since our English isn’t great, having French-speaking guides was a big comfort.
We found Emmanuelle and Isabelle, and wow, they were fantastic. It was just the two of us with them, so it was a truly VIP, ultra-personalized experience. They treated us like royalty from start to finish. These two live in Las Vegas and know the region like the back of their hand. They told us they’ve spent over 15 years exploring every corner of the American West, and it really shows. Their knowledge of geology, park history, and local anecdotes is just impressive. It’s nothing like someone reciting a memorized script. They answer all your questions and really adapt to what you want to see or do.
What we really loved: the vehicle was super comfortable, and the little details made a difference—like snacks and even a homemade cake! Though, to be fair, we devoured the cake right away, so that counts.
Since they know the sites inside out, they took us at the right times to avoid crowds. So we could enjoy peaceful picnics at Grand Canyon viewpoints without being packed in with 200 people. Plus, on top of the must-see spots, they showed us some hidden gems that were absolutely stunning—places we never would’ve found on our own. They’re true locals who know all the best tips.
The service was really personalized. They adapted to our pace and preferences, and we could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. It’s the luxury of being in a small private group—you’re not just a number on a big bus.
In short, we really felt like we were traveling with friends rather than professional guides. Everything’s included in the price (hotel pickup, meals, park entries, etc.), so the value for money is fair.
We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back next year to explore other areas with them. I think we’ve caught the American West bug—it’s all we can think about, and we can’t wait to return.
If you’re looking for a French-speaking tour with real personalized service and guides who know the region like no one else, we highly recommend them. We had unforgettable moments. They also design road trips for those who don’t want a guide. And they handled our hotel reservations in Las Vegas too. If you want genuine advice from friendly locals, we’re giving them a 200% recommendation!
