Nous avons prévu aller à Death valley et enchainer à San francisco en passant par Yosemite .. mais on nous a dis que c'était plutôt en zig-zag et une perte de temps.
Est-ce faisable ou nous devons passer par los angeles avant monter a san francisco et revenir sur nos pas car nous allons ensuite a San diego ?
merci d'avance 😎
La libertée est un tableau qui se peint des couleurs de la Terre...
Justement non, c'est une mauvaise idée que de passer par LA.. Il vaut mieux n'aller au même endroit qu'une seule fois ce qui permet d'en voir d'autres... enfin c'est ma manière de voir les choses..
Tout depend également de l'epoque a laquelle tu y vas...
été, jusqu'a fin Septembre a peu près
Death Valley-Lone Pine-Mammoth Lake-Yosemite-San Francisco
L'hiver jusquà peu près début Juin
Death Valley-Trona-Ridgecrest-Bakesrfield-Sequioa (eventuellement)-Fresno-San Francisco
et tu redescends de San francisco àà San Diego par la Highway 1..
Ceci dit... avec une carte, ça aide😉
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Bonjour,
Tout dépend de la période de l'année. Je suis allée de San francisco à Las Vegas en passant par le Yosemite, qui vaut d'être visité, puis la Death Valley( C' etait en Aout) avant de me rendre à las vegas et je ne regrette pas du tout cet itinéraire
Nouvelle sur ce site et ne connaissant pas les Etats Unis, j'aimerai avoir un peu d'aide.
Avec une amie, on part en novembre pour 3semaines un mois au états unis.
On part de Marseille pour San Fransisco et retour Los Angeles Marseille.
J'ai quelques idées d'itinéraires:
San Fransisco - Yosemite- Death Valley- Las Vegas - Los Angeles.
On va louer une voiture.
J'aimerai savoir si c'était faisable.
Et connaitre la moyenne "d'argent de poche" sans compter le vol ni la location de voiture, c'est à dire la moyenne de l'hotel et la moyenne d'argent de poche.
En trois semaine, il est même possible de faire un peu plus en allant visiter d'autres parcs en plus comme Bryce, Zion, Monument Valley ou le Grand Canyon...etc... (mais tout dépend si vous privilégiez plus les villes ou la nature).
Tu pourras trouver plein d'idées de parcours ici même sur le forum.
Par contre au mois de novembre, tu vas devoir contourner la sierra nevada par le sud pour aller de Yosemite à Death Valley, car il y a de bonnes chances que la route la plus courte soient fermée (Tioga pass).
Pour le budget, tout dépend ce que vous cherchez, mais sur trois semaines à deux l'été dernier, on a eu un budget hôtel d'environ 70$ par jour (motels bon marché, mais toujours de qualité correcte) et on mangeait pour 30$ chacun (pique nique ou fast food à midi et matin, resto pas cher le soir).
Ensuite l'essence était en moyenne à 0.6$ le litre environ...
Pour tout te dire, cette fameuse route je ne connais pas :/
On aimerai arrivé sur Los Angeles a J-10-12 environ pour profiter de Los angeles parce que mon amie a de la famille sur place.
Moi j'aimerai faire donc San fransisco, Yosemite, Deadth Valley, Las Vegas Grand canyon et Los Angeles.
Le seul "ic" c'est que le grand canyon j'arrive pas à le situé sur mon parcours.
Là le billet sera prit en juin, et on part avec un minimum de 1000€ pour les sorties et nourritures et 800€ pour l'hotel, est ce suffisant ou trop juste?
J'aimerai aussi savoir pour les hôtels, là, je vais réserver un premier hôtel pour les 4premières nuits à San Fransisco.
Après, je ne sais pas si je dois réserver en avance (donc toujours respecter un timing), ou alors réserver sur place (ce qui nous laisse profiter de chaque ville, et partir si ça nous plait pas)
Je sais, c'est encore un peu confus mais ne connaissant pas c'est assez difficile, et c'est pour une surprise aussi...
Pour la réservation d'hôtel en novembre, ça doit pas être obligatoire de réserver vu que c'est plus vraiment la pleine saison, mais je sais pas si tous les hôtels seront ouvert dans les parcs...
Mais en fait, si j'ai bien compris, tu n'as que 12 jours pour ton trajet SF-LA...dans ce cas, c'est pas forcement évident de rajouter les sites dont je t'ai parlé à ton parcours initialement prévu. Peut-être peux tu aller jusqu'au Grand Canyon qui se trouve à l'Est de Las Vegas, mais ça fait faire un bon détour pour revenir ensuite sur LA.
Merci pour les infos.
C'est gentil. Pour le grand canyon alors je sais pas, je vais voir si ça vaut vraiment le coup.
Pour les hôtels, je vais réserver que les 1ers jours, après, on verra sur place pour bien profiter du lieu ou bien partir...
J'ai hâte d'y être...
Ça dépend si vous faites des randonnées ou pas, et je sais pas trop comment c'est au Yosemite en novembre, possible qu'il y ai déjà pas mal de neige et que pas mal de coin ne soit pas accessible...
Mais grosso modo, je dirais minimum 3 jours à San Francisco, en cette saison 1 jour ou 2 au Yosemite, 1 journée pour Death Valley (dormir sur place), pour Las Vegas perso 1 jour ça me suffirait, mais certains ici y reste presque une semaine...et le Grand Canyon, une après midi suffit si on ne fait que les points de vue, sinon 1 ou 2 jours, mais là encore à cette saison, c'est possible qu'il y ai de la neige.
Après il faut vraiment tenir compte des temps de trajet entre chaque site, les distances sont assez importantes.
A cette période, ça risque de faire un sacré détour pour aller jusqu'au Mono Lake car c'est sur la route entre le Yosemite et Death Valley, mais à cette saison la route la plus directe (Tioga) sera probablement fermée. Du coup ça risque de vous faire faire un gros détour pour quelque chose dont on a rapidement fait le tour.
Pour Sequoia, je ne connais pas, mais c'est plus ou moins sur la route entre Yosemite et Death Valley quand justement on veut éviter de passer par la Tioga. Donc c'est plutôt une bonne idée de l'avoir rajouté à votre itinéraire.
Pour le reste, si tu veux un itinéraire alternatif tu peux regarder avec Google map.
Mais personnellement, si la Tioga était ouverte je passerai au Mono Lake, mais j'irai pas faire un détour de 3 ou 400 km pour ça dans le cas où elle serait fermée.
Pour le reste, si tu veux un itinéraire alternatif tu peux regarder avec Google map.
Mais personnellement, si la Tioga était ouverte je passerai au Mono Lake, mais j'irai pas faire un détour de 3 ou 400 km pour ça dans le cas où elle serait fermée.
Je comprend jamais quand vous dites que si tioga pass est fermer on est obliger de faire un detour par le sud de 300/400 km?
Si tioga pass est fermer ne peut on pas passer par d'autre chemin par le nord
Exemple pour faire Sfrancisco / lee vining
234miles / 4h15 / en passant par la 120 tioga pass
253 miles /4h40 /en passant par la 108
300 miles/5h30 / en passant par la 395 , la 50 et la 80
Alors pourquoi toujours orienter les gens vers le sud ?
En général on dit ça quand on veut aller de Yosemite à Death Valley.
Refait la même simulation de Yosemite Valley à Furnace Creek en comparant le trajet avec la route par le sud, je suis pas certain que tu gagnes du temps par le nord.
Mais c'est vrai que prendre la 108 pour rejoindre Mono Lake depuis Yosemite, c'est peut-être jouable. Après est-ce qu'elle ne risque pas d'être fermée aussi ?...je sais pas...
Je viens de voir le site de la route de Tioga donc je dois atndre un peu avant que ce ne soit écrit.
J'ai fait un parcours sur roadtrippin et jamais il est indiqué la route de tioga
ok d'accord , a chaque fois que je lisais ca je comprenais pas!
Meme si la 108 est fermer il y'a aussi la 88 je crois et sinon on remonte jusque south lake tahoe et on redescend.
Je m'interesse a tout ca egalement car je fais SF/Lee vining vers le 25 mai donc si tioga pass est fermer faut bien que je trouve un autre passage est j'ai au moins 3 solution de rechange par le nord qui rallonge de 1H/1H30.
Voila.
Tout dépend si tu veux vraiment passer par Bodie/Mono Lake après Yosemite. Mais si c'est juste pour rejoindre Death Valley, ça doit être plus simple par le sud...à toi de voir. 😉
Ca y est, le parcours est prédéfinit, y a plus qu'à attendre avril et je réserve les billets.
Maintenant j'aimerai savoir si avec 2000euros pour un mois c'était suffisant, sachant que j'aurai à payer l'essence et la bouffe et les sorties.
Pour l'hotel, j'ai un budget de 800euros à part pour le mois.
Toujours 1mois, pensez vous qu'il est intéressant d'atterrir à New York, rester 10/15jours et prendre un vol New York- Los Angeles et rester 15jours la bas?
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Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026:
Car rental – check,
Hotels – check,
Itinerary – almost check,
Photo gear – check,
Budget – check, 🤪
Meal planning – meh, we’ll see...
Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth:
The Longhorns and the Stockyards;
JR’s ranch (for the missus);
Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center:
See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains:
El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum:
Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona:
Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque:
Santa Fe,
Turquoise Trail,
Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66:
Old Route 66 in the city;
Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas:
JFK Museum;
Perot Museum;
West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
Hello!
We’ll be arriving in Montreal on October 21st for a 3-day stay.
After that, we’re heading to Sherbrooke to visit our daughter, who’s studying at the university there. We’ll spend 3 days with her, and then, since she has a break that week, we’re taking her along for 3 days in Quebec City.
We’ve planned to visit Montmorency Falls and Île d'Orléans.
I’d love to hear what route you’d recommend for the drive from Sherbrooke to Quebec City—we’ll have the whole day to take it easy.
If you have any other recommendations, I’m all ears!
A little disappointed that the fall colors will be over by then, but the dates couldn’t be helped. Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello everyone,
We’ve planned a trip (retired couple) for late August to the first half of September in Western Canada.
Classic itinerary: arrival in Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Clearwater, Whistler, Vancouver Island, departure from Vancouver.
I know you can’t see into the future any better than I can, so I’m obviously not asking what the wildfire situation will be like in a month...
But if any of you could let me know if, CURRENTLY, there are major difficulties—not just for locals, of course, but for tourists as well?
We’re hesitating between taking the chance or canceling what we still can.
We’re not young anymore and don’t have the flexibility we once did...
A thousand thanks to those of you on the ground or with contacts there who can help us make this decision!
A friend is renting a car for an upcoming trip during the All Saints' holiday.
Nowadays, all rental cars come with GPS, but do you know if you can use it without paying for the GPS rental? I have no idea since I always use my own!
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?
We went as a family to Mount Rushmore in 2023, where my son bought a multi-function pocket knife like the one below with his name engraved—'NOAH'.
Unfortunately, he just lost it, and he was really attached to it. So, if there’s a kind soul passing by Mount Rushmore who could bring one back for me (I’d obviously cover all costs), that would be amazing for my son.
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 🙂
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!
