The Wave, Coyote Buttes South et les Français en vacances (États-Unis)
by AglaePheryl
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
"Oui, c'est bien ça, la vente était bonne! 😉 "
Ouf, parceque déjà qu'un italien m'a fait prendre un écureuil pour un chien de prairie à Bryce Canyon 🤪 Il avait tellement l'air sûr de lui !!!
Pour en revenir au sujet initial du post je ne suis pas très convaincu par les jugements définitifs résultants d'enquêtes ou autres moyens de sondage. Il exite malheureusement des mauvais coucheurs partout et de toute nationalités sur notre belle planète. Il y avait beaucoup de nos concitoyens dans l'ouest en juin, ils se sont fait peut être un peu plus remarquer parceque plus visibles.
Ouf, parceque déjà qu'un italien m'a fait prendre un écureuil pour un chien de prairie à Bryce Canyon 🤪 Il avait tellement l'air sûr de lui !!!
Pour en revenir au sujet initial du post je ne suis pas très convaincu par les jugements définitifs résultants d'enquêtes ou autres moyens de sondage. Il exite malheureusement des mauvais coucheurs partout et de toute nationalités sur notre belle planète. Il y avait beaucoup de nos concitoyens dans l'ouest en juin, ils se sont fait peut être un peu plus remarquer parceque plus visibles.
- Carnet de voyage: Californie, Arizona et Utah en juin 2009 Partie 1 (17 juillet 2009)
- Carnet de voyage: Californie, Arizona et Utah en juin 2009 Partie 2 (6 août 2009)
- Carnet de voyage: Californie, Arizona et Utah en juin 2009 Partie 3 (20 août 2009)
Hi,
je persiste avec mon vautour fauve !

Hee Haw,
je persiste avec mon vautour fauve !

Hee Haw,
1 - Il a la tête blanche et c'est facilement repérable. Ici non
2 - Il n'y en a aucun sur tout le continent américain 😎
Toi aussi, tu peux pleurer, va 😛
Toi aussi, tu peux pleurer, va 😛
Tous mes voyages sur : http://www.vazyvite.com/
" Psychologiquement instable donc je ne réponds de rien" : Sa Maman
" Psychologiquement instable donc je ne réponds de rien" : Sa Maman
Hi,
Snif🏴☠️
T'as raison, en plus je vois pas le col roulé blanc sur la photo de notre ami,
Encore que, y'en un de dos, il me semble bien voir du blanc...
Et en plus tu as raison doublement, y'en a partout sauf en amérique du nord...🤪
Mais bon, y'a un zoo à las végas, ils n'ont pas signalé de disparition récemment ?
Ok, alors urubu à tête rouge ! définitivement
Hee Haw
Snif🏴☠️
T'as raison, en plus je vois pas le col roulé blanc sur la photo de notre ami,
Encore que, y'en un de dos, il me semble bien voir du blanc...
Et en plus tu as raison doublement, y'en a partout sauf en amérique du nord...🤪
Mais bon, y'a un zoo à las végas, ils n'ont pas signalé de disparition récemment ?
Ok, alors urubu à tête rouge ! définitivement
Hee Haw
Hello! 🙂
C'est sûr, ce sont bien des vautours fauves sur tes photos (très belles, d'ailleurs), mais si tu regardes à nouveau la photo d'Alexvanille, tu verras que déjà, sans parler du reste, les têtes sont rouges. Et comme le dit vazyvite, ils n'ont jamais traversé l'océan (ou alors en passagers clandestins 😉...).
C'est sûr, ce sont bien des vautours fauves sur tes photos (très belles, d'ailleurs), mais si tu regardes à nouveau la photo d'Alexvanille, tu verras que déjà, sans parler du reste, les têtes sont rouges. Et comme le dit vazyvite, ils n'ont jamais traversé l'océan (ou alors en passagers clandestins 😉...).
Hi,
N'insistez pas, je vais finir pas me sentir décrédibilisé définitivement.🤪
En plus aucune excuse, ce sont même pas mes photos, c'était pour appuyer mon argumentation.😕
Faut que je change de lunettes et que je me replonge dans mes bouquins de Frédérick Rossif et François de la Grange.🙂
Hee haw
N'insistez pas, je vais finir pas me sentir décrédibilisé définitivement.🤪
En plus aucune excuse, ce sont même pas mes photos, c'était pour appuyer mon argumentation.😕
Faut que je change de lunettes et que je me replonge dans mes bouquins de Frédérick Rossif et François de la Grange.🙂
Hee haw
Valérie Lagrange a écrit un bouquin sur les vautours 😮
- Carnet de voyage: Californie, Arizona et Utah en juin 2009 Partie 1 (17 juillet 2009)
- Carnet de voyage: Californie, Arizona et Utah en juin 2009 Partie 2 (6 août 2009)
- Carnet de voyage: Californie, Arizona et Utah en juin 2009 Partie 3 (20 août 2009)
Petite immersion dans cette (parfois savante !) discussion.
Oui les Français en groupe sont parfois pénibles.
Et j'en ai la même expérience avec les japonais débarquant en groupe d'un autocar au lever du soleil sur le grand canyon, vous savez, juste au moment où le trépied est en place et où il ne "reste plus qu'à ..."
A la Wave, cette année, pas de groupes, mais des allemands rencontrent d'autres allemands et philosophent entre eux - en allemand, bien sûr, langue aussi universelle que le français. La sono est élevée et, comble, ils restent plantés là au beau milieu, vous connaissez cet endroit de plis juste au premier plan des photos. Je leur demande de "se pousser", - en allemand car ils comprennent mieux et je joins le geste à la parole en déplaçant leurs objets qui traînaillent.
Mais pas de resquilleurs ... Enfin je crois ..
Il y a 4 ans, Annie et moi avons organisé un voyage en groupe (12 personnes). A South Pass, un ami très proche de nous fait des commentaires blessants sur "ce bistrôt américain" dans lequel nous consommions, un lieu classé et émouvant dans lequel nous avions amené notre petite troupe en revenant de Yellowstone vers l'Utah. Nous n'avons pas laissé passer - quitte à jeter un froid dans nos relations.
Plus loin en arrière, à Bryce, je travaillais sur pied avec un moyen format sur un point de vue, au coucher du soleil. Une troupe de français débarque d'un autocar et l'un d'eux lance " T'as vu ce con-là avec son appareil photo !" Le con c'était moi, d'ailleurs je pense qu'il avait raison, faut pas être normal pour aimer l'Ouest Américain et y revenir chaque année !
Mais je pense aussi qu'il en est fréquemment de même avec n'importe quel groupe - souvent lorsque je filme je demande à des "touristes" parlant fort de baisser le son car j'enregistre tout, même si je ne comprends pas la langue. Car c'est bien ça le drame : ces comportements sont universels ! Et puis tiens puisqu'on est dans la confidence, je vais vous en raconter une bonne : cette année nous étions à Santa Fe (NM) en "home exchange". Eh bien, comme le bon français que je suis, je me suis vu traverser les rues à dix mètres du passage pour piétons, râler contre ces "cons qui vont au boulot avec leurs 4X4, alors qu'ils n'auraient qu'un demi mile à parcourir à pied", pester contre ce barman qui ne m'a pas servi de suite, etc. Comble, au lavage de voiture, je suis passé devant une nana, je n'avais pas vu la file d'attente - bonne excuse, non ? - mais je ne me suis pas du tout excusé ("pourquoi faire ?"). Annie a bien vu tout cela - et j'en oublie - et me l'a parfois fait remarquer. Mais j'ai une excuse : je suis français !
Comme je le dis couvent : la misère n'est pas toute chez les riches !
Allez, on y retournera quand même, c'est un pays fabuleux, et là personne ne me contredira - à moins que vous êtes, comme moi, un français moyen !
Comme je le dis couvent : la misère n'est pas toute chez les riches
Bonjour André, coquille involontaire qui mériterait de passer dans les colonnes du "Canard" 😛. J'approuve en tout point vos propos et vous félicite chaleureusement pour votre site sur the Wave où j'ai puisé de si nombreuses informations pour mon équipée du 29 juillet dernier. 😏
Le comportement "Universel" du touriste tient peut-être au fait de la "mondialisation" 😛😎
Bonjour André, coquille involontaire qui mériterait de passer dans les colonnes du "Canard" 😛. J'approuve en tout point vos propos et vous félicite chaleureusement pour votre site sur the Wave où j'ai puisé de si nombreuses informations pour mon équipée du 29 juillet dernier. 😏
Le comportement "Universel" du touriste tient peut-être au fait de la "mondialisation" 😛😎
Hello,
ma modeste expérience de quelques voyages dans l'ouest...
Les plus désagréables, pour moi, ce sont les japonais. Ils vous bousculent pour vous "voler" le meilleur spot de photographe, certainement ni bonjour ni pardon ni....
J'ai rencontré des français très sympas, à The wave en 2008, AVEC permis, des allemands SANS permis, des français très charmants à Torrey, on a cheminé avec une belge trés agréable à Devil's garden à Arches, et discuté avec des français très sympas à Flaming gorge
Les rangers US discutent très volontiers avec nous, et sont très fiers que des frenchies viennent les visiter, les locaux dans les magasins ou les hôtels sont hyper pros, et se mettent en quatre pour nous satisfaire.......
C'est vrai qu'on a rencontre des beaufs, en bus entier, à Arches, avec commentaires débiles ( on s'est parlé anglais avec mon mari pour ne pas leur parler!!!), et un autre bus aussi avec commentaires débiles à Mesa Arch, heureusement que nous y étions déjà allés, impossible de faire une photo sans personne, et un flot de paroles constant!!!!
Mais je pense que c'est le caractère latin, braillant en troupe qui ressort!!!
mes voyages:
http://www.mcd8.smugmug.com/
je confirme: ce sont bien des condors dans grand canyon, ils sont numérotes pour certains, ( suite à un programme de réintroduction, ils sont originaires de Californie, les "natifs" etant tous morts de saturnisme, en mangeant des cadavres tués par des balles au plomb....) les autres sont leur descendants, il y en a aussi autour de Navaro Bridge....Mais il y a aussi des turkeys vulturs!
ma modeste expérience de quelques voyages dans l'ouest...
Les plus désagréables, pour moi, ce sont les japonais. Ils vous bousculent pour vous "voler" le meilleur spot de photographe, certainement ni bonjour ni pardon ni....
J'ai rencontré des français très sympas, à The wave en 2008, AVEC permis, des allemands SANS permis, des français très charmants à Torrey, on a cheminé avec une belge trés agréable à Devil's garden à Arches, et discuté avec des français très sympas à Flaming gorge
Les rangers US discutent très volontiers avec nous, et sont très fiers que des frenchies viennent les visiter, les locaux dans les magasins ou les hôtels sont hyper pros, et se mettent en quatre pour nous satisfaire.......
C'est vrai qu'on a rencontre des beaufs, en bus entier, à Arches, avec commentaires débiles ( on s'est parlé anglais avec mon mari pour ne pas leur parler!!!), et un autre bus aussi avec commentaires débiles à Mesa Arch, heureusement que nous y étions déjà allés, impossible de faire une photo sans personne, et un flot de paroles constant!!!!
Mais je pense que c'est le caractère latin, braillant en troupe qui ressort!!!
mes voyages:
http://www.mcd8.smugmug.com/
je confirme: ce sont bien des condors dans grand canyon, ils sont numérotes pour certains, ( suite à un programme de réintroduction, ils sont originaires de Californie, les "natifs" etant tous morts de saturnisme, en mangeant des cadavres tués par des balles au plomb....) les autres sont leur descendants, il y en a aussi autour de Navaro Bridge....Mais il y a aussi des turkeys vulturs!
Je confirme ton expérience sur les tracas des groupes, français ou autres et aussi le fait que l'on rencontre encore plus souvant des vrais amoureux des USA, et même des français !
Et qu'avec Annie nous avons aussi souvent parlé anglais pour éviter les frenchies, ce qui - pour moi est un comble car je ne parle vraiment pas bien l'américain (je suis du genre running english, pas comme Sedonnax ou Annie, ma femme !)
Enfin, chère mcd8, je n'ai pas réussi à aller sur votre site Internet. Coquille dans l'adresse ou ...
Amitiés
Intéressant d'apprendre que les condors de Californie étaient morts de saturnisme en bouffant des cadavres tués au plomb! 😮
Sinon, pour les français, preuve qu'ils ne sont pas si mal aimés que ça (en tout cas pas tous 😄): nous avons eu droit à un "j'aime les filles françaises" avec un super accent américain d'un ranger à Bryce Canyon. Et nous avons eu droit à Zion à une dame passionnée par la France et l'histoire de France. 😉
Sinon, pour les français, preuve qu'ils ne sont pas si mal aimés que ça (en tout cas pas tous 😄): nous avons eu droit à un "j'aime les filles françaises" avec un super accent américain d'un ranger à Bryce Canyon. Et nous avons eu droit à Zion à une dame passionnée par la France et l'histoire de France. 😉
arf, et là au milieu, tu mets 4 tits suisses romands complètement paumés (nous, donc ...) qui vont passer une semaine de vacances "merveilleuse" et se contenter de restes au dîner (bah oui, le restau ouvrait à 18h00, la horde passait à 18h00 et 30 secondes, remplissait les assiettes le plus possible (un gaspillage scandaleux) et à 18h07, y'avait plus rien ...)
Et oui, les joies du "all inclusive" avec une réservation d'hôtel au hasard 😛😛. Inutile de dire qu'on s'était bien planté sur ce coup-là 😉😉
Et question mauvais comportements en vacances, j'ai vu des russes très méprisants envers le personnel d'un hôtel en Egypte ... mais il faut quand même avouer qu'on entend souvent râler .... en français 😉😉😛😎😎
Pour les Allemands, c'est encore + simple. Suffit de voir ce qui se passe en Espagne, aux Baléares ou en Turquie. Ils ont leurs hôtels, font venir leurs saucisses et leurs bières et restent entre eux. Là aussi, c'est simple et personne ne se plaint. Maintenant, est-ce que c'est la solution pour "visiter" un pays 😇
Et question mauvais comportements en vacances, j'ai vu des russes très méprisants envers le personnel d'un hôtel en Egypte ... mais il faut quand même avouer qu'on entend souvent râler .... en français 😉😉😛😎😎
Pour les Allemands, c'est encore + simple. Suffit de voir ce qui se passe en Espagne, aux Baléares ou en Turquie. Ils ont leurs hôtels, font venir leurs saucisses et leurs bières et restent entre eux. Là aussi, c'est simple et personne ne se plaint. Maintenant, est-ce que c'est la solution pour "visiter" un pays 😇
Janique
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vous pouvez re essayer smugmug, ils étaient en "maintenance" et c'est fini!!
amicale lecture!!
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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.
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Hi everyone! 🙂
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.
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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 🙂
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Hi everyone! 🙂
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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.