Je pars 20jours fin aout-début septembre pour un périple qui nous conduira ma compagne , ses 2 enfants et moi de Las Vegas à Denver.🙂
Et j'ai quelques questions qui me tiraillent encore , mais la plus grosse est celle-ci
Que faire sur une journée à Page ?? y'a tant de choses à faire que je ne parviens pas à me décider ......😐😕 J'avais pensé faire un des 2 d'Antelop Canyon (lequel ? j'en sais trop rien) aller au point de vue d'Horseshoe Bend mais à part ça ........ballade en hélico ?? tour en bateau ??
Si quelqu'un ayant été sur place savait m'éclairer sur les incontourables à faire absolument ca serait sympa 😉
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses et bonne journée à tous
Pour Antelope, je te conseille Lower. Moins de monde, moins cher et en plus j'ai préféré car plus étroit et plus ludique.
A faire de préférence très tôt le matin pour une meilleure lumière 😉
Bonjour,
Alors sur une journée , faire dejà horseshoebend et Antelope canyon , c'est pas mal!
Néanmoins un truc sympa que nous avons fait c'est une promenade en bateau sur le Lake Powel .
Pour nous cela reste un souvenir magique.
Quelle chance ce voyage !!😉
Antelope et Horseshoe Bend t'occuperont une demi journée. pour Antelope, tu peux aussi faire les 2 d'ailleurs.
Après, l'après-midi si tu es encore en forme tu peux aller faire la rando de Cathedral Wash qui te permet d'aller jusqu'au bord du Colorado en ayant marché avant dans un splendide petit canyon: http://jeveuxcamperauxusa.blogspot.fr/2011/08/de-moab-los-angeles.html (fin de la page).
Si tu es encore en forme mais tu n'as pas envie de marcher, il y a effectivement la balade sur le lac en bateau, en jet ski ou en kayak ou carrément le farniente sur la plage aménagée.
Ne pas manquer quand même car c'est une marche très facile, c'est à côté de Page, avec la lumière du soir les Toadstool Hoodoos: http://jeveuxcamperauxusa2.blogspot.fr/p/quatre-jours-kanab-en-attendant-wave.html
Paramètre important, fin 08 début 09, à Page/AZ le soleil se lève vers 6h00 et se couche vers 19h00, et:
- Horseshoes cause chaleur et marche dans le sable plutôt vers 8h00 (même si ce n'est pas la "bonne" heure pour les photos....et alors...), ou en fin d'aprêm.
- Waterholes canyon (2,7miles plus loin) à voir juste après Horseshoes, ou fin d'aprêm.
- je préfère Antelope Lower*, plus ludique, à voir en début de matinée (jusque 10h30 env.).
- la croisière Antelope Cruise durée 1h30, départ 16h15 (à réserver 2 mois avant) très jolie, y arriver vers 15h45.
Donc entre 11h30 et 15h45 tu es libre:
- Visitor Center et/ou visite du barrage, piscine de l'hôtel.
- balade vers les Toadstool Hoodoos, parking à D. après 26,5miles/25mn aller depuis le barrage de Page (compter 2h30 AR env.).
Bonsoir Itat pendant mon periple j'ai également un stop à Page, en arrivant de monument valley je compte faire antelope lower ensuite horseshoe bend si j'ai le temps. Car nous pensions faire du kayak sur lake powell dans l'après midi, est ce jouable ? (Sachant que je peux faire aussi horseshoe bend le lendemain matin depuis Page).
Bonsoir, donc j'arrive de monument valley le matin horseshoe bend puis journée sur lake powell. Et le lendemain matin c'est mon depart pour Bryce donc redescendre au sud de Page pour antelope lower ?
Il est conseillé de visiter le Lower Antelope Canyon en tout début de matinée (moins de monde et meilleure luminosité en été)
Et il est conseillé d'aller à Horsheshoe Bend en milieu de matinée (pour une question de visibilité et d'ombres par rapport au soleil)
Donc, en venant de MV, le temps de faire la route, il sera +/- 10h30 qd vs arriverez à Page, soit un peu tard pour le Lower Antelope Canyon, mais parfait pour visiter Horsheshoe Bend (et l'Upper Antelope Canyon avec les rayons de soleil pénétrant ds ce canyon)
"nous pensions faire du kayak sur lake powell dans l'après midi, "
Attention, bcp de ceux qui y ont fait du kayak, en ont été déçus (c'est fatigant et on ne va pas loin... voir notamment un des carnets de Cendryon et un de Veileen)
De préférence choisissez un tour en bateau , ou mieux encore faites un tour vous-même au volant d'un jet ski
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
Pour la promenade en bateau sur le lac vers antelope canyon , nous avons réservé le premier jour de nos 3 jours à page directement à l'hotel resort de la marina, et nous avons fait la balade le 3eme jour à 10h00 du matin , c'etait en aout.
L'Upper est plus joli... en ce sens qu'on peut y voir les fameux rais de soleil entrant ds le canyon au moment du zenit... c'est ce qui attire tant de personnes... d'où le problème d'être confronté à la foule pour faire cette visite (surtout en plein été qd le nombre de touristes est à son maximum)
Le Lower a l'avantage d'être moins surpeuplé... enfin avait cet avantage jusqu'à il y a peu... car avec le temps, il commence lui aussi à connaitre l'affluence... et il devient très rare en été de pouvoir en faire la visite en compagnie de seulement qq personnes (comme on peut le lire ds des carnets de voyage plus anciens )
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
pour faire cathedral wash ou waterhole canyon on est pas obliger de faire un detour a cause des travaux sur la 89 ????
Par exemple pour faire page /lee ferrys on doit se taper un detour non ?
Non, il ne faut quand même pas faire un détour jusqu'à Tuba City !
voir là: http://www.azdot.gov/images/default-source/us-89-landslide/us-89t-mapEC1FF6FE33CD.jpg?sfvrsn=2
Par contre, comme je ne connaissais pas ton itinéraire, c'est à dire ce que tu vas faire en amont et en aval de Page, j'avais mis cette rando de Cathedral wash comme dans les "réalisables" dans le coin. En 2010, elle avait été une de mes favorites avec certes des conditions (chaleur, lumière sur les parois ...) optimales.
JE vais pe opter pour les 2 alors en arrivant tres tot pour le Lower et reserver pour faire l'Upper au bon moment cad en fin d'aprem🙂
Il faut que tu réserves pour la fin de la matinée pas de l'après-midi 😉
Merci Orionide pour le complément d'infos.Voici par ailleurs l'itinéraire de mon voyage 🙂
J1 arrivée à Las Vegas
J2 LAs Vegas
J3 Las Vegas
J4 trajet de Vegas , visite du Hoover Dam, route 66 de Kingman à Williams.nuit à Williams
J5 visite du Grand Canyon.nuit à Tusayan
J6 visite de Monument Valley.nuit à Page (plus longue disatance du séjour 6h de route 😕 )
J7 Journée à Page (Antelop Canyon, HorseshoeBend et pe bateau . nuit à Page
J8 visite de Zion .nuit à Springdale
J9 visite de Bryce Canyon. nuit à Beaver (mais je cherche quelque chose de convenable plus pres)
J10 route vers SLC, visite de Temple Square.nuit à SLC
J11 route vers JAckson (visite d'Antelop Island à voir selon envie du moment).nuit à Jackson
J12 visite du Grand Teton.nuit à Jackson
J13 visite du Yellowstone (partie Ouest) nuit à West Yellowstone
J14 visite du Yellowstone (partie Nord).nuit à Gardiner
J15 visite du Yellowstone (partie Est).nuit à Cody
J16 visite de Cody et route jusque Casper.nuit à Casper
J17 route de Casper à Fort Collins.nuit à Fort Collins (rien de prévu ce jour là si qq'un a des idées je suis preneur 😉 )
J18 visite du Rocky Mountain et parcours de la Trail Ridge Road. nuit à Denver
J19 visite de Denver et assister match de baseball au Coors Field
J20 retour de Denver à BXL via NY
Nous y étions en août dernier et nous avions fait : HORSESHOE BEND vers 9-10H (il commençait à faire chaud) prévoir 1 bonne heure car il y a un peu de marche. A 12 heures, départ de la MARINA pour une croisière qui dure environ 1h30 (encore en plein cagnard mais le bateau a prévu des sièges en intérieur avec clim), petite baignade dans le lac Powel et enfin nous AURIONS pu faire LOWER ANTELOPE vers 15h00 si la gentille dame de la guérite n'avait pas sorti son panneau SORRY WE ARE CLOSED juste au moment où nous nous plantions devant elle. Avec le recul nous aurions commencé par Antelope le matin, lorsque le temps était clément car, même s'il ne pleut mais que l'orage gronde au loin, les canyons sont fermés, par peur des flashfloods. Tout ça pour dire qu'en une journée, on peut faire pas mal de chose. Bon voyage et, si tu vas à LOWER ANTELOPE, dis à la dame que j'étais très en colère. Quand elle viendra en France, je fermerai la tour Effel, elle verra l'effet que ça fait. LOL
Bonne soirée à tous
Ca me conforte dans l'idée de faire Lower tres tot et ensuite faire l'Upper (je reserverai pour celle de 11h30) ......et pour Horseshoe Bend j'attendrai la soirée ou au pire le lendemain matin tres tot 🙂
et je n'oublierai pas de remettre ton bonjour à la gentille dame de la guérite 😎
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Amérique du Nord › États-Unis / Québec › Montréal et Laval · 15 replies
Je souhaiterai savoir que nous conseillez-vous de faire en 1 journée dans le Vermont? Nous serons à Montréal du 31 décembre au 5 janvier, nous souhaitons aller…
Bonjour
Nous arriverons le 21 octobre à Montréal pour y passer 3 jours
Nous allons ensuite à Sherbrooke retrouver notre petite fille qui fait ses études à l université, nous y restons 3 jours et ensuite profitant de sa semaine de relâche nous l embarquons avec nous pour passer 3 jours à Québec.
On a prévu d aller aux chutes de Montmorency et l île d Orléans
J aimerais savoir l itinéraire que vous me recommanderiez pour aller de Sherbrooke à Québec, on aura la journée pour y aller tranquillement
Si après vous avez d autres recommandations je prends aussi
Un peu déçu car j ai appris que les couleurs automnale seraient finies mais pas le choix pour les dates. Merci d avance pour votre retour
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 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!
