La faune de l'ouest des Etats-Unis
by Tchoupi14150
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
🙂 voila je part por trois mois dans l'ouest des usa de juin à septembre notamment au Grand Canyon et je voulais savoir si il fallait faire trés attention à la faune (serpent arraignés ...........)! je part faire du camping donc faut -il tout le temps verifier son duvet avant de se mettre dedans ou ont ils plus peur de nous que nous d'eux? Il doit y avoir surrement d'autres animaux mais bon plus ils sont gros moins ils me font peur😉 quoi que face à un ours je penserai surement l'inverse (rire)!
je vais aller aussi à yosemite, death valley, monument valley, yelostone etc..... donc même interrogation pour ces parcs!
ma question put preter à rire mais bon autant se rassurer maintenant!
merci à tous pour vos reponses àa m'aide vraiment beaucoup!!!!!
Salut,
nan nan... pas de vilaines bêbêtes dans ces endroits là. Surtout que le camping, tu ne le fait pas où tu veux !!! Les endroits sont bien faits et pas de surprise ; le crotale sonne quand il est dérangé.
Les grosses bêbêtes, ben pas trop agressives, mais attention au grizzely quand même dans le Yellowstone... Il y a des accidents parfois car il est très dangereux. J'ai approché une mère et ses deux petits de près et j'ai été écarté par les rangers (on ne se doute pas) et l'ai vu commencer à charger un groupe. Et bien c'est d'une vivacité à couper le souffle !!! Dans les camping, suivre les instructions concernat la bestiole et pas de pb particulier.
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Rouler Jeunesse
Bonjour,
Je ne sais pas si des réponses a cette question peuvent aider
=> vaut mieux respecter ce qui est écrit sur les panneaux pour ne pas avoir de problème
Je ne sais pas si des réponses a cette question peuvent aider
=> vaut mieux respecter ce qui est écrit sur les panneaux pour ne pas avoir de problèmePar principe, tu peux effectivement secouer ton couchage avant de te glisser dedans.
D'un autre coté, si tu dors sous une tente, bien souvent tu la fermes quand tu la monte pour eviter
la visite de nos amis moustique, donc les bebetes devraient rester sagement dehors.
Par contre, ce qui est vrai, il y a des serpents vers Monuments Valley, Tucson et par definition dans les zones desertiques, donc on fait un peu attention quand on sort des sentiers battus. Il y a des egalement des scorpions dans ces memes endroits, ( je ne sais pas s'ils sont mortels mais leurs piqures fait au mieux tres mal). Le geste de prudence a adopté systematiquement est de secouer tes chaussures qui ont dormies dehors, avant de glisser tes pieds dedans; et d'eviter de te deplacer pieds nus la nuit dans ces zones la. C'est toujours la nuit que l'on en a vu qui se baladait.
Mais rassures toi, nous avons tous survecu....
Par contre, ce qui est vrai, il y a des serpents vers Monuments Valley, Tucson et par definition dans les zones desertiques, donc on fait un peu attention quand on sort des sentiers battus. Il y a des egalement des scorpions dans ces memes endroits, ( je ne sais pas s'ils sont mortels mais leurs piqures fait au mieux tres mal). Le geste de prudence a adopté systematiquement est de secouer tes chaussures qui ont dormies dehors, avant de glisser tes pieds dedans; et d'eviter de te deplacer pieds nus la nuit dans ces zones la. C'est toujours la nuit que l'on en a vu qui se baladait.
Mais rassures toi, nous avons tous survecu....
Il n'y a que deux façons de vivre sa vie : l'une en faisant comme si rien n'était un miracle, l'autre comme si tout était un miracle.
Pour les ours, guère de problème si tu laisses la bouffe hors de ton "tipi" mais assez loin. Pas non plus dans la voiture car ils l'ouvrent comme nous on ouvre une boite de conserve.
Idem lors de ballade avec sac à dos : oublie le pique nique. Par contre, pour l'avoir vécu dans bryce canyon, n'oublie pas d'avoir assez à boire...
Pour les ours, si tu en croises un et qu'il se met debout sur ses pattes arrière, ce n'est pas pour t'attaquer mais pour mieux te voir ou te (re)sentir.
Contre les pumas, pas grand chose à faire sinon rester calme et pas de gestes brusques ni t'encourir.
Par contre, pense quand même à prendre une pompe à venin au cas où..., pas efficace contre les ours mais contre les serpents, scorpions, etc...
Yellowstone est sublime, Bryce aussi. tu vas t'éclater. Have fun !
Bonjour Tchoupi,
Non, ta question ne prête pas du tout à rire, au contraire, c'est tellement rare que l'on se renseigne sur la faune...
En général les animaux attaquent parce qu'ils ont peur ou craignent pour leurs petits. Le tout est de ne pas les surprendre.
Pour Yellowstone et concernant les ours, tu auras plein de renseignements ici:
http://www.yellowstone-bearman.com/bears.html
Ne pas oublier que malgré ses airs relax un ours court à la vitesse d'un cheval au galop! J'en sais quelque chose puisque ça m'est arrivé, mais il s'agit souvent d'une "bluff charge". La règle n° 1 est de ne jamais partir en courant!!
Attention aussi aux wapitis et aux orignaux, ils peuvent être extrêmement dangereux s'ils chargent. Ne jamais s'approcher d'eux. On dit que l'orignal est le seul animal que craint l'ours et qu'il peut le tuer d'un coup de sabot.
A Yosemite ce sont des ours noirs. Il faut toujours se méfier des ours habitués à l'homme, ce sont les plus dangereux.
Pour les pumas, moins de danger, sauf éventuellement pour les petits enfants séparés de leurs parents, ou si tu fais ton jogging 😉.
Quant aux bêtes plus petites, comme l'a dit frisoulette, en principe tu fermes ta tente quand tu la quittes, donc il y a peu de risques. Par contre, si tu laisses tes chaussures dehors, il faut bien sûr les vérifier avant de les remettre. En été, elles sortent surtout à la tombée du jour ou la nuit, lorsqu'il fait moins chaud. Tu verras surtout les trous où elles se terrent, notamment dans le désert.
Pascale
Non, ta question ne prête pas du tout à rire, au contraire, c'est tellement rare que l'on se renseigne sur la faune...
En général les animaux attaquent parce qu'ils ont peur ou craignent pour leurs petits. Le tout est de ne pas les surprendre.
Pour Yellowstone et concernant les ours, tu auras plein de renseignements ici:
http://www.yellowstone-bearman.com/bears.html
Ne pas oublier que malgré ses airs relax un ours court à la vitesse d'un cheval au galop! J'en sais quelque chose puisque ça m'est arrivé, mais il s'agit souvent d'une "bluff charge". La règle n° 1 est de ne jamais partir en courant!!
Attention aussi aux wapitis et aux orignaux, ils peuvent être extrêmement dangereux s'ils chargent. Ne jamais s'approcher d'eux. On dit que l'orignal est le seul animal que craint l'ours et qu'il peut le tuer d'un coup de sabot.
A Yosemite ce sont des ours noirs. Il faut toujours se méfier des ours habitués à l'homme, ce sont les plus dangereux.
Pour les pumas, moins de danger, sauf éventuellement pour les petits enfants séparés de leurs parents, ou si tu fais ton jogging 😉.
Quant aux bêtes plus petites, comme l'a dit frisoulette, en principe tu fermes ta tente quand tu la quittes, donc il y a peu de risques. Par contre, si tu laisses tes chaussures dehors, il faut bien sûr les vérifier avant de les remettre. En été, elles sortent surtout à la tombée du jour ou la nuit, lorsqu'il fait moins chaud. Tu verras surtout les trous où elles se terrent, notamment dans le désert.
Pascale
Il va falloir que tu viennes avec nous dans Katmai pour vivre avec les nounours, je suis certain que tu les regarderas différemment, au fait il y a deux places avec nous du 22 juillet au 4 août 🙂
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Salut Gérard, 🙂
Ah, mais je les regarde d'un très bon œil, j'aime beaucoup les ours, je trouve que ce sont des animaux extraordinaires et j'étais même pleine de reconnaissance à celui qui nous avait chargés de nous avoir laissés en vie. Tu vois... 😉
Cela dit, tu penses bien qu'on adorerait aller avec vous à Katmai... Mais comme tu le sais, cette année, tout est prévu (enfin, "tout", c'est un bien grand mot 🤪).
A propos, je croyais que cette fois-ci c'était les baleines, pour vous, non?
Ah, mais je les regarde d'un très bon œil, j'aime beaucoup les ours, je trouve que ce sont des animaux extraordinaires et j'étais même pleine de reconnaissance à celui qui nous avait chargés de nous avoir laissés en vie. Tu vois... 😉
Cela dit, tu penses bien qu'on adorerait aller avec vous à Katmai... Mais comme tu le sais, cette année, tout est prévu (enfin, "tout", c'est un bien grand mot 🤪).
A propos, je croyais que cette fois-ci c'était les baleines, pour vous, non?
Tu as tout à fait raison, c'est séjour baleines, oiseaux et nounours sur Katmai. Nous avons choisi ce séjour pour varier un peu les plaisirs en espérant le beau temps sur la péninsule, mais là rien de gagné!!
Cette année avec le dollar faible c'est avantageux pour nous, d'ailleurs nous nous dépêchons de payer avant qu'il ne remonte.
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Notice d'information et de mise en garde contre les Grizzly :
Au vu du nombre important d'incidents homme-grizzly répertoriés dans l'Etat, le Département de la Pêche et des Loisirs informe les auto-stoppeurs, les campeurs, les chasseurs et les pêcheurs de toujours rester sur leurs gardes dès lors qu'ils pénètrent un Parc National.
Nous conseillons à ces personnes de toujours porter sur elles des petites clochettes sonores destinées à éviter de surprendre les ours dans leur sommeil.
Nous leur conseillons aussi de toujours porter sur eux un flacon de poivre en spray destiné à être pulvérisé sur la gueule de l'animal dans le cas d'une rencontre fortuite.
Ces mêmes personnes auront tout intérêt à relever tous les signes témoignant d'une activité des Ursidés. En particulier, apprendre à reconnaître la différence entre les matières fécales des ours noirs, et celles des grizzlis : les crottes des ours noirs sont petites, contiennent des pépins de baies et de la fourrure d'écureuils; les crottes de grizzlis sont beaucoup plus grandes, contiennent des petites clochettes sonores et sentent le poivre....😉😉😉
Amicalement, et sans rancune 😛 Corine
Ces mêmes personnes auront tout intérêt à relever tous les signes témoignant d'une activité des Ursidés. En particulier, apprendre à reconnaître la différence entre les matières fécales des ours noirs, et celles des grizzlis : les crottes des ours noirs sont petites, contiennent des pépins de baies et de la fourrure d'écureuils; les crottes de grizzlis sont beaucoup plus grandes, contiennent des petites clochettes sonores et sentent le poivre....😉😉😉
Amicalement, et sans rancune 😛 Corine
Revenue de tout, mais sans cesse en partance!
La bombe au poivre n'est pas vraiment efficace en ceci qu'elle doit être utilisée à environ cinquante centimètres 🏴☠️, et que si le vent n'est pas du bon côté, tu prends tout dans le nez 😮. Elle sert essentiellement à rassurer celui qui la porte, je peux le confirmer...
Je m'inquieterais plutot des moustiques et a certain endroits de toutes sortes de petites mouches? qui piquent avec des effets desagreables et durables si l'on est aime de ces betes . Prevoir un tres bon anti-insecte. Un anti-fourmi peut etre aussi utile pour certain campements.
En Arizona, Utah et Nevada, que ce soit en mai, en juillet ou en août, je n'ai jamais été embêtée avec les moustiques qui aiment plutôt les régions humides (et qui m'adorent 😕), encore moins avec l'horrible petite mouche noire carnivore qui sévit au Canada. Idem Colorado et Californie.
As-tu toi-même été boulottée 😉 🙂?
As-tu toi-même été boulottée 😉 🙂?
Chère Kashtin, Nitanish😉
Pas de quoi faire une tornade ( ! )....c'estait, évidemment un gag foireux que j'avais trouvé sur le Net........
Sans Rancune et bonnes salutations
Pas de quoi faire une tornade ( ! )....c'estait, évidemment un gag foireux que j'avais trouvé sur le Net........
Sans Rancune et bonnes salutations
Revenue de tout, mais sans cesse en partance!
Kuei kuei Athénaïs! 🙂
Tiens... tiens... connaîtrais-tu les frères Vollant, par hasard?
Iame, Kashtin 😉
Tiens... tiens... connaîtrais-tu les frères Vollant, par hasard?
Iame, Kashtin 😉
Kuei Kuei à toi aussi !😉
Je connais pas perso les frères en question, mais oui, jusqu'en Suisse la musique de la Tornade est arrivée et connue 😉
Et nous, on l'apprécie beaucoup, même si elle reste difficile à trouver et que la langue est un peu hermétique pour nous autres!
Mais ca déménage bien, bref faudrait une fois un p'tit concert dans nos contrées.....avec Robbie Robertson en guest, ca le ferait trop bien!
Akua Tuta! Corine
Akua Tuta! Corine
Revenue de tout, mais sans cesse en partance!
Ça fait plaisir!!🙂 Je vais faire passer ton message à mon ami Réginald, le frère de Florent Vollant, ils seront contents! Kashtin est connu au Canada mais je ne savais pas qu'il l'était aussi en Suisse 😉.
Je trouve que la langue innue est très belle, pleine de chuintements...
Si tu passes à Paris, tu dois pouvoir trouver les disques à la librairie du Québec. Sinon sur place, bien sûr.
Pascale
Pascale
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Merci alors de passer mes plus cordiales salutations à toute l'équipe, et bravo pour leur talent musical !
Mais oui, j'ai 3 CD d'eux et cette langue très spéciale, faut tout faire pour la sauvegarder, elle "sonne" bien.
Pis j'aime bien leur musique, c'est parfois péchu en diable, et parfois tendre comme du sirop d'érable...bref, chuis convertie!
J'aime aussi beaucoup d'autres musiques québecoises, je pense y aller un jour ou l'autre parce que c'est un pays qui me parle bien!
PS: Réginald, il est pas directeur du musée Lae Shaputuan???
Amicalement Corine
PS: Réginald, il est pas directeur du musée Lae Shaputuan???
Amicalement Corine
Revenue de tout, mais sans cesse en partance!
C'est déjà parti à Malioténam mais je vais passer un deuxième mail 😉.
Réginald était mais n'est plus depuis des années directeur du musée Shaputuan. Après il a travaillé avec des chercheurs de la fac de Chicoutimi sur l'artisanat autochtone.
🙂🙂
Réginald était mais n'est plus depuis des années directeur du musée Shaputuan. Après il a travaillé avec des chercheurs de la fac de Chicoutimi sur l'artisanat autochtone.
🙂🙂
POur répondre à ta question,
J'ai cette année rencontrée deux serpents à sonette (donc assez dangereux en cas d'attaque) en arizona au abord de page-antelope canyon ... j'ai deux trois photos ... si tu veux lol
Sinon à part les précautions d'usage et habituels, tu as pas trop à craindre, meme si l'ouest est sauvage, peu de voyageurs ont subis de gros désagréments
Sur ce bon travel in the UsA !
Amicalement
J'ai cette année rencontrée deux serpents à sonette (donc assez dangereux en cas d'attaque) en arizona au abord de page-antelope canyon ... j'ai deux trois photos ... si tu veux lol
Sinon à part les précautions d'usage et habituels, tu as pas trop à craindre, meme si l'ouest est sauvage, peu de voyageurs ont subis de gros désagréments
Sur ce bon travel in the UsA !
Amicalement
Vis Heureux au Quebec ;)
En gros tu as plus à craindre de l'agressivité des touristes que de la faune 😕.
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Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon! Marcalamar 🙂
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 there,
We’re heading to Las Vegas this summer and would love to rent a classic convertible Cadillac or something similar. Any recommendations? Thanks.
We’re heading to Las Vegas this summer and would love to rent a classic convertible Cadillac or something similar. Any recommendations? Thanks.
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone!
After years of hoping, waiting, planning, then changing, saving, and searching for the best possible route... we're FINALLY off this summer for a 5-week road trip in the West.
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route: Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route: Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
Hello.
I’d like to travel along I-15N from San Diego to Las Vegas with my mom, who’s 67. We’ve explored Northern California and the California Coast over the past two years and now want to continue through the desert.
There are several attractions along the way: - Mormon Rocks - Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite - Joshua Tree National Park - Mojave Desert - Mojave National Preserve - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
Thanks so much. The trip would be in fall 2026
There are several attractions along the way: - Mormon Rocks - Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite - Joshua Tree National Park - Mojave Desert - Mojave National Preserve - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
Thanks so much. The trip would be in fall 2026
Hi there,
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
Quick question—I’m heading to New York soon and I’d love to know if you guys have any recommendations for websites where I can buy concert tickets?
Quick question—I’m heading to New York soon and I’d love to know if you guys have any recommendations for websites where I can buy concert tickets?
Hi there,
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon. We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre. Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Thanks!
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon. We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre. Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Thanks!
Hi,
My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well.
Thanks for your replies,
Good evening, everyone! 🙂
Just a few last questions to wrap up our Lake Tahoe visit plans.
**Parking:** We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:** Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:** Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
**Parking:** We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:** Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:** Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Hi there. I'm shocked by the price of the Upper Antelope Canyon tour—$175 for less than an hour… You might say, "if you can’t afford it…" But the real question is whether it’s really worth it, because $350 for two makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off. For those who’ve done both Lower and Upper, can you tell me if the price difference is really justified? Thanks
Hi everyone! 🙂
As you can see, we're heading back from September 6th to the 27th.
Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
Here’s our itinerary: Day 1: Davis – overnight stop Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen) Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes) Day 6: South Lake Tahoe Day 7: South Lake Tahoe Day 8: Mammoth Lake Day 9: Mammoth Lake Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road Day 11: El Portal Day 12: El Portal Day 13: Oakhurst Day 14: Miramonte Day 15: Three Rivers Day 16: Three Rivers Day 17: Coalinga Day 18: Monterey Day 19: Monterey Day 20: San Francisco Day 21: San Francisco Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned: Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2) Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3) Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4) Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV? Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening! Marcalamar 🙂
Here’s our itinerary: Day 1: Davis – overnight stop Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen) Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes) Day 6: South Lake Tahoe Day 7: South Lake Tahoe Day 8: Mammoth Lake Day 9: Mammoth Lake Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road Day 11: El Portal Day 12: El Portal Day 13: Oakhurst Day 14: Miramonte Day 15: Three Rivers Day 16: Three Rivers Day 17: Coalinga Day 18: Monterey Day 19: Monterey Day 20: San Francisco Day 21: San Francisco Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned: Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2) Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3) Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4) Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV? Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening! Marcalamar 🙂
Here's a tip for future visitors!
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/3-national-parks-slash-red-tape-americans-boldly-transforming-visitor-entry
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/3-national-parks-slash-red-tape-americans-boldly-transforming-visitor-entry
Hi everyone,
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast. I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October. My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips. I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks to everyone for your advice and help.
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast. I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October. My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips. I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks to everyone for your advice and help.
Thanks for advising me on the booking—should I reserve a room in the hotel or go for a cabin for the best view?
Should I get breakfast or not?
What do you think of the restaurant?
Hello, if the off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts are still around 😉, I’d love some info on tackling these trails. I’m not super familiar with the rules, risks, or what to expect—I’m looking for firsthand experience from folks who’ve done it on their own once or multiple times.
Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
Hello,
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas) T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC) W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV) F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Christophe
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas) T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC) W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV) F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Christophe
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
Hi everyone.
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks... For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400, which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.). Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
That’s all for now.
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks... For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400, which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.). Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
That’s all for now.
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!