Bonjour,
OK, au retour, on va redoubler d'attention alors (avec 4 paires d'yeux et 3 appareils photos, ça devrait aller!!!!)
Ns n'aurons pas de GPS, mais ns aurons une boussole....de quoi retrouver le nord!!!
C"est juste qu'il est préférable de prendre le même chemin que tout le monde pour ne pas piétiner partout et dégrader l'endroit
Hello again, ainsi qu'à Alain Pierre que ce message concerne également,
Il semble qu'il y ait effectivement une sortie possible de Buckskin Gulch au "coude" où tu envisages de descendre (et Alain Perre de monter), environ 1, 1 mile après la confluence avec Wire pass, comme le dit le redacteur de ce texte qui l'a expérimentée en partie (voir point 11.19, il y aussi une photo).
Bonsoir,
au fait, Philippe ou quelqu'un d'autre, je suis à la recherche de la carte de la zone interdite (quand on a pas le permis pour The Wave).
Cette carte est-elle fournie avec le permis ? Si oui, quelqu'un pourrait-il me la procurer, je l'ai demandé aux rangers, mais la réponse tarde à venir.
Cette carte (de Michael Kelsey) est certes stylisée et peu précise mais elle a l'avantage de montrer la zone soumise à permis (en gris clair), différents moyens d'accès à Coyote Buttes et un chemin possible pour se rendre aux Teepees accessibles sans autorisation sans passer par le zone interdite. Sur le net on trouve très facilement des cartes topographiques avec le chemin d'accès à The Wave pour ceux qui ont un permis, mais ce n'est pas ta demande.
Le premier GPS Garmin coute moins de 100€.
Revendu sur ebay au retour, ça le fait à pas cher du tout et avec ça on est sur de retourner à la voiture sans stress ...
Bonsoir
Oui, c'est une idée, je refais le tour des randos prévues tout au long des 25 jours, mais on n'a besoin d'un GPS que pour the Wave et Alstrom Point.
Pour les autres randos prévues tout au long des 25 jours, je ne crois pas que ça soit nécessaire.
Par manque de temps, ayant gagné le permis pour la Wave, nous devons laisser tomber les randos partant de Cottonwood Road, où là le GPS nous aurait sans doute été utile aussi.
Et même Alstrom Point, j'espère que nous aurons le temps( et surtout l'énergie) d'y aller, car il est prévu de le faire après la Wave, pour le coucher de soleil.
J'ai les mile markers pour trouver le début des randos Cathedral Wash, Mule Canyon, Fisher Towers, Little Wild Horse Canyon, Mossy Cave...Après, une fois ces randos commencées, pas moyen de se perdre...il n'y a pas 36 chemins...
En ce qui concerne les randos ds les Parks, je suppose qu'il n'y a pas de problème.
Pour la Wave, tout le monde s'accorde à dire que l'aller est sans problème (pas comme avant où on n'avait que peu de renseignements du BLM), et pour le retour...ben ...disons que ça mettra un peu de piment...comme une course d'orientation( avec l'aide des cairns fabriqués et des photos prises à l'aller, ça me rassure un peu...C'est bête mais je n'y avais pas pensé!) . Il faut dire aussi que mes 2 aînés ont un sens de l'orientation bien développé...Et puis, positivons: jusqu'à présent, personne n'y est resté...enfin, à vrai dire, je n'en sais rien...
Bonjour Philippe,
Cette carte (de Michael Kelsey) est certes stylisée et peu précise mais elle a l'avantage de montrer la zone soumise à permis (en gris clair)
et merci, je ne connaissais pas cette carte ; même si elle est imprécise, elle a le mérite d'exister.
Sur le net on trouve très facilement des cartes topographiques avec le chemin d'accès à The Wave pour ceux qui ont un permis, mais ce n'est pas ta demande.
Pour ça, oui, je crois que si on me fournissait, aujourd'hui ou demain 😉, le permis, je pourrais y aller les yeux fermer tellement on trouve d'info. Mais je veux l'inverse, bouh-hou-hou🏴☠️.
Je prépare un 2ème voyage dans l'ouest et les Smoky Mountains me turlupinent depuis un moment : j'avais cependant abandonné l'idée d'y passer ayant cru comprendre que la piste joignant la 89 et la Hole in the Rock Road était très difficile.
Puis piqûre de rappel en lisant "le Gang de la Clef à Molette" d'Edward Abbey, livre que je recommande à tous ceux qui préparent un voyage dans ces coins perdus, où on en parle (entre autres sites paumés)
Enfin je lis ton message où tu évoques ce coin : pourrais-tu me dire si vous avez parcouru la Smoky Mountain Road en entier ou juste une partie (laquelle?), dans quel état était la piste?
Enfin je profite de ta grande connaissance du secteur pour te demander si tu connais un peu les Henry Mountains qui me tentent aussi!
Excellent le "Gang de la clé à molette"! Il y a également la suite : "Le retour du Gang de la clé à molette". Bonnes lectures !
Pour les Henry Mountains, on avait voulu y aller l'été dernier. C'était improvisé (je n'avais donc rien préparé) car en raison de la chaleur écrasante à Hanksville, nous espérions trouver dans les montagnes une température meilleur).
C'est un panneau dans Hanksville indiquant "Henry Mountains Access Road" (la route qu'on a prise est celle qui passe à côté du Fairview Ranch sur cette carte) qui nous a donné cette idée. C'est une piste (beaucoup de petits cailloux pointus !). Nous ne sommes jamais arrivés à destination car nous avons crevé un pneu au bout de quelques kilomètres, d'où demi-tour obligatoire pour réparer à Hanksville.
D'après la carte, il vaut mieux l'emprunter à partir de la 95
Je suis donc d'autant plus curieuse de connaître ces montagnes. J'espère que tu trouveras des informations.
André ne pourra pas te répondre tout de suite car j'ai reçu avant-hier soir un mail d'Annie et de lui, aujourd'hui les veinards sont à Coyote Buttes South et à White Pocket avec leur ami spécialiste de 4x4 !
Dans sa réponse, André fait probablement référence à la partie basse de la Smoky Mountain Road, qui est spectaculaire vers Nipple Bench et la montée sur le plateau nommée Kelly Grade, mais je ne sais pas s'il a fait cette longue piste jusqu'au bout à la ville d'Escalante car quand je l'ai faite en entier avec Laurent Martres nous l'avions trouvé plutôt fastidieuse (avec un état variant de facile à très rocailleux par endroits) sans que le temps consacré n'en vaille la chandelle. Cette piste ne rejoint pas elle même Hole in the Rock Rd mais une piste latérale la quitte pour s'y rendre en passant par Collet Top, piste réputée difficile et même parfois impassable à cause de rochers tombés des falaises et bloquant la piste (c'est pouquoi je n'ai jamais pu m'y rendre alors que j'ai des infos sur des ruines indiennes dans le secteur....).
Je ne connais pas l'intérieur des Henry Mountains (à part Litlle Egypt à leur pied), si tu y vas tu pourras nous dire si cela vaut le coup.
Excellente idée que de de conseiller de lire "le Gang de la clé à molette" de Edward Abbey. Ce livre m'avait également passionné il y a une dizaine d'années dans sa première traduction française (sous le titre de "Ne meurs pas, O mon désert", chez Stock) passée inaperçue mais sur laquelle je m'étais jeté après avoir dévoré le grand classique "Désert Solitaire" du même auteur (que je conseille également).
Bonjour,
Maintenant des rangers en civil surveillent étroitement cet endroit et gare a ceux qui non pas de permis.
125 $ d'amende par personne.
http://www.youtube.com/user/DnL2008show
A+ Gilles
Bonjour,
et merci pour l'info. C'est bien pourquoi je cherchais la carte de la "zone interdite" pour éviter d'y rentrer, car je ne serais pas loin. Mais ça avance, j'ai commencé à la tracer.
Je voudrais visiter the wave nord et sud cette année en juin, il y a une loterie aussi pour the wave sud et c'est aussi la veille pour le lendemain ?
Je vois sur la carte que les sites sont rapprocher peux ton aller a the wave nord avec un permit pour le sud, sinon ont risque quoi ?
Les photos mises sur google earth correspondent aux endroits exacts.
Merci
Je voudrais visiter the wave nord et sud cette année en juin, il y a une loterie aussi pour the wave sud et c'est aussi la veille pour le lendemain ?
Il s'agit de Coyote Buttes North et Coyote Buttes South. Les walk in permits sont à demander pour le lendemain dans les 2 cas (sauf s'il en reste pour la journée ce qui est très rare mais peut arriver hors saison à CBS), il n'y a une loterie que s'il y a plus de 10 demandes de permis (c'est toujours le cas ou presque pour CBS, rarement pour CBS).
Je vois sur la carte que les sites sont rapprocher peux ton aller a the wave nord avec un permit pour le sud, sinon ont risque quoi ?
J'ai déjà répondu à Gillou qu'en ce qui me concerne je trouvais que cela faisait trop pour apprécier ces sites à leur juste valeur.
Les photos mises sur google earth correspondent aux endroits exacts.
Ce sont les gens qui les positionnent eux même, une partie des photos sont à leur place, l'autre partie non.
Hi there,
We're thinking of driving Route 66 from Chicago to LA in fall 2027 or spring 2028 for about a month.
From what I've found, it doesn't exist everywhere anymore, but that's okay! We're happy to take detours along the way. We're open to visiting less touristy or even completely off-the-beaten-path spots.
Are there any websites dedicated to this road trip?
I'd love any tips and advice for this journey—accommodations, vehicle rental, the pros and cons.
Thanks in advance!
Hi fellow travelers, do you think there’s a real benefit to spending 2-3 days in Yosemite when I’ll already be spending a week in Banff and Jasper in the Canadian Rockies? Won’t it feel a bit redundant? I’m asking because Yosemite is expensive (I’d go with an agency from SF, staying in a cabin, since I’ll be solo and without a car) and apparently packed.
Thanks for your feedback!
Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026:
Car rental – check,
Hotels – check,
Itinerary – almost check,
Photo gear – check,
Budget – check, 🤪
Meal planning – meh, we’ll see...
Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth:
The Longhorns and the Stockyards;
JR’s ranch (for the missus);
Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center:
See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains:
El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum:
Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona:
Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque:
Santa Fe,
Turquoise Trail,
Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66:
Old Route 66 in the city;
Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas:
JFK Museum;
Perot Museum;
West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
Hello!
We’ll be arriving in Montreal on October 21st for a 3-day stay.
After that, we’re heading to Sherbrooke to visit our daughter, who’s studying at the university there. We’ll spend 3 days with her, and then, since she has a break that week, we’re taking her along for 3 days in Quebec City.
We’ve planned to visit Montmorency Falls and Île d'Orléans.
I’d love to hear what route you’d recommend for the drive from Sherbrooke to Quebec City—we’ll have the whole day to take it easy.
If you have any other recommendations, I’m all ears!
A little disappointed that the fall colors will be over by then, but the dates couldn’t be helped. Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello everyone,
We’ve planned a trip (retired couple) for late August to the first half of September in Western Canada.
Classic itinerary: arrival in Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Clearwater, Whistler, Vancouver Island, departure from Vancouver.
I know you can’t see into the future any better than I can, so I’m obviously not asking what the wildfire situation will be like in a month...
But if any of you could let me know if, CURRENTLY, there are major difficulties—not just for locals, of course, but for tourists as well?
We’re hesitating between taking the chance or canceling what we still can.
We’re not young anymore and don’t have the flexibility we once did...
A thousand thanks to those of you on the ground or with contacts there who can help us make this decision!
A friend is renting a car for an upcoming trip during the All Saints' holiday.
Nowadays, all rental cars come with GPS, but do you know if you can use it without paying for the GPS rental? I have no idea since I always use my own!
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly!
Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
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
