j'veux pas casser l'ambiance mais c'est moi ou les sites du nps sont hs? (et y'a pas de jeu de mot, cherchez pas!!!, sérieux le "tuyau" semble coupé quelque part )
Ahalalalalala ces informaticien US ! Ils avaient anticipés le non accord au niveau des budget et étaient barrés en week end !!
EDIT : et sinon, y'a du jeu de mot redondant !! Faut lire ce que font vos petits camarades !! 😎😎😎
EDIT EDIT : Ce topic était "le topic du dimanche matin" !! 😉😉
Ahalalalalala ces informaticien US ! Ils avaient anticipés le non accord au niveau des budget et étaient barrés en week end !!
Avec les restrictions, ils se sont fait couper le courant 😎.
On ouvre les parcs mais on ferme tout le reste ... ou alors va falloir pédaler pour faire tourner les serveurs 😛
Ou alors ... Yellowstone a déjà pété, le serveur du NPS aussi et la fin du monde tel qu'on le connait est en cours et pour ne pas nous affoler on ne nous dit rien ...
Voici ce qu'on peut lire sur le site de Xanterra :
April 8, 2011 11:24 p.m. EDT
The United States government has extended the national budget deadline until Thursday, April 14th. If a budget agreement cannot be reached, a government shutdown could occur. Xanterra is monitoring this possibility and is communicating frequently with the National Park Service. We have not received official word from the NPS regarding whether the parks will remain open should the shutdown of the government occur.
We remain hopeful that Congress will reach a resolution that the national parks will remain open. If a government shutdown does lead to closure of the national parks, we will be in contact with our guests via e-mail or telephone to advise them of the situation, and then we will work to reschedule trips or refund deposits at our guests’ discretion. If visits to a national park are interrupted by a government shutdown and guests are unable to use our facilities or services that they have previously paid for, they will be refunded the unused portion of their trip.
Thank you for your patience.
Toujours pas d'accord ? La deadline serait repoussée au 14 Avril ?
Un accord de principe à finaliser le 14 ?
Si tous les cons volaient, il ferait nuit. (Frédéric Dard)
Ou alors ... Yellowstone a déjà pété, le serveur du NPS aussi et la fin du monde tel qu'on le connait est en cours et pour ne pas nous affoler on ne nous dit rien ...
Wouai... avec le nombre de changements de calendriers qu'il y a eu depuis les Incas, pas étonnant qu'on se soit gourré d'un an. Roland Emmerich va devoir changer le titre de son film. 😎 Grouillez vous tous d'aller à Yellowstone avant Décembre. 😄
Si tous les cons volaient, il ferait nuit. (Frédéric Dard)
Et pis les incas c'est très moyen niveau fiabilité: des mecs qui te prédisent la fin du monde pour 2012 et qui n'ont pas prévu la fin de leur propre civilisation, c'est quand même des mouflons de première 😉
Toujours pas d'accord ? La deadline serait repoussée au 14 Avril ?
Un accord de principe à finaliser le 14 ?
Apparemment, c'est bien ça.
J'ai bien l'impression de voir à plusieurs endroits que finalement le délai était repoussé au 14 Avril, et donc que pour l'instant tout cela n'est pas définitif :
A potential shutdown of the federal government at midnight Friday has been postponed for one week, through midnight April 14, as lawmakers are giving themselves a chance to ratify a rough agreement on the 2011 budget that, if approved, would end military cash-flow problems caused by a series of temporary funding bills. [...]
The agreement reached Friday night allows a seventh temporary funding bill that will keep the government running through midnight April 14, providing time for final details to be worked out on the 2011 budget and for the final compromise to be available for three days of public review, as required by new House rules. [...]
A threat remains of a potential government shutdown next week if the 2011 budget compromise is not approved, with the greatest danger coming from the House of Representatives because the agreement doesn’t cut spending as much as some Republicans wanted and because negotiators watered down some House-passed funding restrictions. However, House Speaker Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, met with Republican colleagues before announcing an agreement, and appeared to convince them that the basic agreement, which includes more than $40 billion in spending cuts, was enough progress to avoid a government shutdown. (Source)
En gros, ce ne serait qu'une expansion de plus (la 7ème) jusqu'à ce que le budget final soit enfin voté... 🤪
Allez les gars, réglez ça au plus vite!
Je ne crois pas qu'il y ait beaucoup de risques pour un "shutdown".
Ils vont se bagarrer pour réduire certaines parties du budget.
"However, House Speaker Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, met with Republican colleagues before announcing an agreement, and appeared to convince them that the basic agreement, which includes more than $40 billion in spending cuts, was enough progress to avoid a government shutdown."
Les Republicains ne veulent pas être responsable d'un "shutdown". Ça ferait remonter Obama la cote d'Obama et c'est bien la dernière chose que les Republicains veulent a un an des élections présidentielles.
Donc, je ne m'inquièterais pas trop si je venais en touriste.
Kristen
Petite précision 😛, ce n'est pas Obama qui bloquait, ni ne signait mais le Congrés et les restrictions drastiques que voulaient imposer les Républicains.
ce n'est pas Obama qui bloquait, ni ne signait mais le Congrés et les restrictions drastiques que voulaient imposer les Républicains.
Tu es sur de toi, là ? MDR
Moi oui, mais il y en a au moins un ici qui soutenait le contraire et qui criait au charron quand je lui faisait remarquer qu'il disait des conneries 😉😎😎😎.
Par contre j'ai entendu hier matin a la radio que l'accord avait été voté et était valide jusqu'a (seulement) fin septembre ... Je vous jure, la démocratie, c'est le bo*del !! 😎😎
Bah alors, faut revisser les boulons Patrick, c'est prévu ainsi depuis le début de l'affaire .... T'es pas sur le coup mon p'tit bonhomme 😛
Parce que mine de rien, va bien falloir faire des économies quand même sauf qu'on se donne un peu + de temps ... Et c'est là que je prévoyais le National Pass à 100$ par exemple 😕
Salut jean luc, j ai pas dit que c etait obama qui bloquait, non plus, hein. Le congres s est mis d accord sur un budget, que obama a signe. Il aurait pu y mettre son veto, il ne l a pas fait 🙂 ceci dit, quand on entend les sommes a epargner, ca va faire mal. Ne parle t on pas de trillions? A+
Suivez les sympathiques pérégrinations routières de deux accros du voyage sur www.lavoiturejaune.com
J'ai vu un reportage sur une chaine américaine aujourd'hui relativement inquietant si rien ne se passe dans les 4 prochains jours. Il était clairement dit que les fonctions non vitales seraient mis au chomage technique en prenant l'exemple des musees et des parcs...
j'essaie de simuler un parcours sans parc nationaux... (je sais pari difficile!) et je me demandais si des tout petits parcs d'état (state park) ou l'on passe en mettant de l'argent dans une enveloppe seraient aussi fermés à votre avis...
Restons calme...
et rendez-vous dans 4 jours pour y voir plus clair ! 🙂
Les effets d'annonce c'est parfois pour influencer un vote,
mais précédemment, les conséquences n'ont pas été si grande que ça (à notre niveau de simples visiteurs)
Certes nous allons attendre mais il y a bien eu un precedent en 1995, les parcs sont restes fermes 3 semaines et pourtant la situation financiere des usa était beaucoup moins catastrophique...
Certes nous allons attendre mais il y a bien eu un precedent en 1995, les parcs sont restes fermes 3 semaines et pourtant la situation financiere des usa était beaucoup moins catastrophique...
Ah ces grandes questions qui tenaillent l'univers, la famine en Somalie, la guerre en Libye et non la moindre, la fermeture possible des parcs américains!
Plus sérieusement, je vous devine inquiets et avec raison, car ce voyage vous l'avez préparé depuis longtemps et méticuleusement (carnet et pré-carnet) et vous y avez consacré beaucoup de sous.
D'ici je vois les choses plus froidement ( évidemment plus facile quand on est le voisin d'à-côté) et je me dis en pensant aux présidentielles de 2012: après avoir perdu la majorité à la Chambre (2010), Obama est-il assez suicidaire pour se permettre de devenir LE président qui aura fait perdre le triple A à la première économie mondiale?
QUand je suis sur le forum j'ai ma casquette de touriste...et donc oui je m'interesse à mon tout petit voyage perso qui parait bien dérisoire face aux multitudes de problèmes que connait le monde :) disons qu'il y a un temps pour tout!
Je comprends tout à fait que vous puissiez voir les choses froidement en habitant au Quebec... 😉
Obama est d'hors et déjà le président de la crise....qui aura lancé de grands (bons?) projets de réforme couteux au même moment. Ce n'est pas très vendeur lors d'une réelection, AAA ou pas.
Mon plan B sera de rouler rouler rouler jusqu'arriver dans un pays encore noté AAA, à savoir le CANADA! 😊
Obama est d'hors et déjà le président de la crise....qui aura lancé de grands (bons?) projets de réforme couteux au même moment. Ce n'est pas très vendeur lors d'une réelection, AAA ou pas.
tu as parfaitement raison au grand jamais il n'aurait dû lancer son projet de réforme d'assurance maladie..Obama aurait dû attendre que l'économie reparte..
j'ai l'impression que les investisseurs aux USA bloquent pour relancer l'économie à cause des projets d'Obama considérés peut-être comme un peu trop un "socialistes".
Mais on s'écarte du sujet principal 😉
j'essaie de simuler un parcours sans parc nationaux... (je sais pari difficile!) et je me demandais si des tout petits parcs d'état (state park) ou l'on passe en mettant de l'argent dans une enveloppe seraient aussi fermés à votre avis...
C'est le budget fédéral qui pose problème. Pas ceux des états. Les state parks devraient donc ne pas être impactés.
En plus quand on y pense ... prenons Yosemite par exemple, la route qui le traverse continuera à le traverser, je serais surpris que la Tioga pass soit fermé juste parce que le mec dans la guerite ne sait pas s'il va être payé ...
Ca aussi c'est une question que je me pose. beaucoup de national parks sont traversés par de vraies routes qui obligerait un détour si elles étaient fermees. Autant il me semble facile de fermer le grand canyon ou arches qui ne sont pas traversants, autant fermer yosemite death valley ou yellowstone ca me parait fou!
Si fermer un national park ca revient a fermer le visitor center et a rendre le parc gratuit, c'est deja un peu moins grave! mais la je reve 😊
prenons Yosemite par exemple, la route qui le traverse continuera à le traverser, je serais surpris que la Tioga pass soit fermé juste parce que le mec dans la guerite ne sait pas s'il va être payé ...
C'est aussi ce que je me disais, à moins qu'il (le mec dans la guerite) ne décide pour le coup de laisser la barrière fermée...
En bon resquilleur te voilà à rêver des parcs nationaux gratuits😕
Ce qu'on peut lire! Faites-vous exprès pour vous bâtir cette réputation?
Je te ramène à la réalité l'entente sera signée et il te faudra payer pour accéder aux parcs.
" En bon resquilleur te voilà à rêver des parcs nationaux gratuits😕
Ce qu'on peut lire! Faites-vous exprès pour vous bâtir cette réputation? "
Et toi ... Pq faire exprès de tourner régulièrement en dérision les propos des Français?... 90% de tes interventions ne se limitent qu'à ça... C'est lassant et très désagréable....😕😠
Car il n'est pas du tout question de resquiller ni de rêver d'une certaine gratuité des parcs nationaux...
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
Et toi ... Pq faire exprès de tourner régulièrement en dérision les propos des Français?... 90% de tes interventions ne se limitent qu'à ça... C'est lassant et très désagréable....😕😠
Mais qu'est ce que c'est que cette attaque completement gratuite pleine de jugement a l'emporte piece...! Balayez d'abord a votre porte avant de juger les autres.
Je n'ai jamais dit que je ne voulais pas payer mon entree...cela fait 4 ans que j'ai mon pass annuel pour les parcs nationaux comme un americain ou un canadien classique! j'ai dit que dans cette situation de crise, je prefererais un parc sans rangers ou l'on peut circuler a un parc ferme...mais ca ne veut en aucun cas dire que je sous estime le travail immense des rangers ou que je veuille resquiller...
Voyageforum est un forum de voyage comme son nom l'indique. Si vous souhaitez parler politique et taper sur vos freres francais allez au bar du coin.
En fait j'ai la reponse à ma question...EN 1995, seulement une route était ouverte à yellowstone et pas le droit de s'arreter pour picniquer!!!:
Mouaaarrfff ... Pas le droit comment ??
Parce que ce voudrait dire qu'il y a plein de rangers qui empéchent les gens de s'arréter ... Ah mains non, je suis bête ça peut pas être ça puisque les rangers seront en grève ... donc en fait on pourra faire ce qu'on veut 😎😎😎
Bon bien mon topic aura eu un sacré succès !
Courage pour ceux qui doivent partir. A priori, tout fonctionne encore parfaitement bien.
Profitez de ces fantastiques espaces et des merveilles que la nature a façonné siècles après siècles...
Fred
Je pars du 30decembre au 11 janvier faire les parcs nationaux je n'arrive pas a savoir si les parcs sont tous ouverts ou fermes, ou seulement quelque parties?…
Sans être trop alarmiste, quels seraient les conséquences d'une "clôture" du gouvernement sur les Parcs Nationaux? edition.cnn.com/... Voici une traduction…
Dès août 2016, j'envisage un graaand voyage aux USA et je compte visiter ces parcs nationaux: (normalement dans cet ordre) - Mont Rushmore - Badland - Grand…
J'ai essayé de faire un condensé des visites possibles malgré le shutdown. Je n'ai certainement pas pensé à tout; et je n'ai repris que certaines régions…
Voilà avec ma copine nous avons décidé de faire le grand saut: nous partons aux USA en janvier! J'aurais aimé savoir, les températures sont elles "fraiches" ou…
Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026:
Car rental – check,
Hotels – check,
Itinerary – almost check,
Photo gear – check,
Budget – check, 🤪
Meal planning – meh, we’ll see...
Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth:
The Longhorns and the Stockyards;
JR’s ranch (for the missus);
Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center:
See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains:
El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum:
Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona:
Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque:
Santa Fe,
Turquoise Trail,
Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66:
Old Route 66 in the city;
Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas:
JFK Museum;
Perot Museum;
West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
hi everyone
I’m planning a world trip and I’m looking for great tips on accommodation in the United States.
Do you have any good deals to share, please?
thanks
Hello everyone! Really damaged due to flooding caused by runoff after forest fires (a total mess!), does anyone in this friendly forum have any updates on the Apache Trail between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Dam? Is there still a section of the road that’s tough to navigate?
We're leaving at the end of June and will be driving the route between Buffalo and Cody. We’ve already booked our accommodations and a rodeo in Cody, but during the day, we’ll be driving between the two and I’m unsure about the itinerary.
Which route do you think is the most pleasant, interesting, or scenic between:
- The northern route via Highway 14 with Sheridan, Lowell, etc.
- The southern route with Highways 16/20/14, passing by Loaf Mountain Overlook, Powder River Pass, Ten Sleep Canyon...
We’ll be in a car, so we should be able to drive on any road.
Thanks for your input!
I’m almost done planning our September road trip. After our 3-night visit to Sequoia, we’ll have a stopover night in Coalinga (to break up the drive). We’ll be staying two nights in Monterey and would like to stop along the way to visit one side of Pinnacles National Park. We’re torn between the West entrance and the East entrance, and we’d like to do a short hike of no more than 2 hours since we don’t want to arrive too late in Monterey.
This park is split into two distinct zones with no connection between them, and the mileage from Coalinga to Monterey is pretty much the same for both. Which area do you recommend visiting—east or west? And which route is the most scenic?
I’ve spotted two short hikes:
- East: Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop
- West: Balconies Cliffs Cave Loop
Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon!
Marcalamar 🙂
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly!
Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone!
After years of hoping, waiting, planning, then changing, saving, and searching for the best possible route... we're FINALLY off this summer for a 5-week road trip in the West.
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route:
Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles
Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman
Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon
Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page
Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page
Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley
Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango
Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango
Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango
Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango
Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs
Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs
Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab
Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab
Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab
Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab
Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab
Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal
Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton
Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton
Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody
Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone
Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City
Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon
Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion
Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion
Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion
Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas
Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas
Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles
Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels
Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
Hello.
I’d like to travel along I-15N from San Diego to Las Vegas with my mom, who’s 67. We’ve explored Northern California and the California Coast over the past two years and now want to continue through the desert.
There are several attractions along the way:
- Mormon Rocks
- Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Mojave Desert
- Mojave National Preserve
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre.
Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Hi,
My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well.
Thanks for your replies,
Good evening, everyone! 🙂
Just a few last questions to wrap up our Lake Tahoe visit plans.
**Parking:**
We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:**
Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:**
Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Hi there. I'm shocked by the price of the Upper Antelope Canyon tour—$175 for less than an hour… You might say, "if you can’t afford it…" But the real question is whether it’s really worth it, because $350 for two makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off. For those who’ve done both Lower and Upper, can you tell me if the price difference is really justified? Thanks
Hi everyone! 🙂
As you can see, we're heading back from September 6th to the 27th.
Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Davis – overnight stop
Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen)
Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes
Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike
Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes)
Day 6: South Lake Tahoe
Day 7: South Lake Tahoe
Day 8: Mammoth Lake
Day 9: Mammoth Lake
Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road
Day 11: El Portal
Day 12: El Portal
Day 13: Oakhurst
Day 14: Miramonte
Day 15: Three Rivers
Day 16: Three Rivers
Day 17: Coalinga
Day 18: Monterey
Day 19: Monterey
Day 20: San Francisco
Day 21: San Francisco
Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned:
Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2)
Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3)
Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4)
Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV?
Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast.
I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October.
My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips.
I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks for advising me on the booking—should I reserve a room in the hotel or go for a cabin for the best view?
Should I get breakfast or not?
What do you think of the restaurant?
Hello, if the off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts are still around 😉, I’d love some info on tackling these trails. I’m not super familiar with the rules, risks, or what to expect—I’m looking for firsthand experience from folks who’ve done it on their own once or multiple times.
Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas)
T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC)
W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page
Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV)
F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab
Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce
Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion
M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas
Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks...
For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400,
which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.).
Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!
I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.
Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip through the American national parks starting from Denver in June 2026.
The price of the pass is jumping from 80 € to 250 € on January 1st, 2026!!!
Is it possible to buy the pass online before the end of the year to lock in the 80 € rate? If so, where and how do I go about it?
Thanks for your tips.
Arnale
I’m planning a road trip for July 2026 in northern Florida. Could you let me know if my itinerary makes sense?
Day 1: Orlando
Day 2: Amelia Island
Day 3: Amelia Island
Day 4: Tallahassee
Day 5: Panama City Beach
Day 6: Panama City Beach (visit to Destin)
Day 7: Crystal River (stop in Cedar Key on the way)
Day 8: Crystal River
Day 9: Anna Maria (stop in Clearwater)
Day 10: Anna Maria (St. Pete)
Day 11: Anna Maria
Day 12: Orlando
Day 13: Orlando
Day 14: Orlando
Day 15: Departure
We just finished 9 days in the American West and wanted to share our experience because we had an amazing time.
I know some of you might ask, why use an agency? Honestly, we didn’t really feel like doing all the driving and planning, especially since we didn’t know the area at all. And since our English isn’t great, having French-speaking guides was a big comfort.
We found Emmanuelle and Isabelle, and wow, they were fantastic. It was just the two of us with them, so it was a truly VIP, ultra-personalized experience. They treated us like royalty from start to finish. These two live in Las Vegas and know the region like the back of their hand. They told us they’ve spent over 15 years exploring every corner of the American West, and it really shows. Their knowledge of geology, park history, and local anecdotes is just impressive. It’s nothing like someone reciting a memorized script. They answer all your questions and really adapt to what you want to see or do.
What we really loved: the vehicle was super comfortable, and the little details made a difference—like snacks and even a homemade cake! Though, to be fair, we devoured the cake right away, so that counts.
Since they know the sites inside out, they took us at the right times to avoid crowds. So we could enjoy peaceful picnics at Grand Canyon viewpoints without being packed in with 200 people. Plus, on top of the must-see spots, they showed us some hidden gems that were absolutely stunning—places we never would’ve found on our own. They’re true locals who know all the best tips.
The service was really personalized. They adapted to our pace and preferences, and we could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. It’s the luxury of being in a small private group—you’re not just a number on a big bus.
In short, we really felt like we were traveling with friends rather than professional guides. Everything’s included in the price (hotel pickup, meals, park entries, etc.), so the value for money is fair.
We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back next year to explore other areas with them. I think we’ve caught the American West bug—it’s all we can think about, and we can’t wait to return.
If you’re looking for a French-speaking tour with real personalized service and guides who know the region like no one else, we highly recommend them. We had unforgettable moments. They also design road trips for those who don’t want a guide. And they handled our hotel reservations in Las Vegas too. If you want genuine advice from friendly locals, we’re giving them a 200% recommendation!
