Je voudrais avoir votre avis sur le choix le plus judicieux à prendre pour un passage d'une journée à Bryce en septembre.
Voici mon idée de départ :
- Observer le lever du soleil depuis Sunrise Point. (heure?)
- En début de matinée, partir en randonnée :
****Boucle Queen's Garden / Navajo Loop****(4,5 km = +-2h00)
- Faire les différents (14) points de vue depuis Bryce Canyon City.
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Si j'ai bien lu les autres topics, le parcours traditionnel serait de plutôt commencer par Sunset et ensuite, aller vers Sunrise.
Mais si je veux voir le lever du soleil à Sunrise, c'est con de repartir vers sunset juste après. Autant démarrer de Sunrise non?
Du coup, soit :
- Vous me conseillez de garder mon itinéraire : lever du soleil à Sunrise puis rando Sunrise --> Sunset. Finalement, le parcours est aussi beau depuis Sunrise que depuis Sunset.
Soit :
- Peut-être y a-t-il un point de vue près de Sunset qui vaut le coup pour le lever du soleil? Ce qui me permettrait de démarrer mon trail depuis Sunset.
Pour avoir fait 2 fois Bryce à partir de Sunrise (Queens garden) il me semble que c'est un bon point de départ.
Queens garden, ça commence doucement, il y a moins de roches que sur Peek a boo mais c'est très sympa.
De toute façon tu as intérêt à partir très tôt le matin à cause de la chaleur et pas sur que tu ait du soleil au démarrage.
Nous on l'a fait 2 fois, une fois en aout 2009 et une fois en juillet 2010 et il n'y avait pas de soleil au départ. Alors ne te pose pas de question pour le sun rise, pars le plus tôt possible et tu l'auras en chemin.
C'est d'ailleurs très dommage de ne pas inclure Peek a boo dans ton projet car c'est la plus belle partie. Si tu l'inclus il te faudra un peu plus de 4h pour tout faire mais quel souvenir !
Dans mon souvenir, en dehors de la partie Sunsrise à Bryce point, les autres points de vue à faire en auto le long de la rim ne valent pas trop le coup.
Donc mon conseil : Ne démarre pas après 8h et fais la totale, tu n'es peut-être pas sur d'y retourner un jour ! Ensuite, l'après midi, repose toi, de toute façon ton organisme te le réclamera ! 😉
Voir photos du parcours ci-dessous :
- en 2009 à dos de mule
- en 2010 à pied
" Fais de ta vie un rêve, et d'un rêve, une réalité" St Exupéry
USA 2018 - Arizona, chez les indiens... https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=9061068;#9061068
USA 2014 – Là où vous n'aviez pas pensé aller https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6769327;#6769327
USA 2012 "Au long du Rio Grande" https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=5290732;#5290732
en gros, tu as une partie des gens qui trouvent que la descente par Sunset Point est recommandée, car bien + spectaculaire (descente dans Wall Street), et également car la remontée par Sunrise Point est plus aisée... et tu as une autre partie des gens qui pensent le contraire 😄...
Mais si je veux voir le lever du soleil à Sunrise, c'est con de repartir vers sunset juste après. Autant démarrer de Sunrise non?
peu importe... de totue les manières, il faudra que tu fasses soit au début soit à la fin le trajet sur la rim entre Sunrise et Sunset (il y a 0.5mile soit 0.8 km !)... alors je ne vois pas ce que ça change de démarrer de Sunset, en remontant de Queen's Garden, tu seras + près de ta voiture 😛
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"Les cons, ça ose tout. C'est même à ça qu'on les reconnaît"
"Le con ne perd jamais son temps, il perd celui des autres"
Carnet de Voyage: De Mile High City à Sin City (Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada) -> voir mon profil
Extrait de mon carnet:
10h00 : Nous nous remettons en route : direction cette fois-ci, Sunset point. Non pas pour déjà assister au coucher de soleil, mais pour entamer une rando qui démarre depuis cet endroit. Il s’agit de Navajo Loop Trail suivi de Queen’s Garden Trail, soit une boucle de 4, 8 Km nous permettant de descendre entre les pitons rocheux, au cœur même du gigantesque amphithéâtre.
Cette balade est impérative si on veut se rendre compte de la hauteur de ces magnifiques colonnes pouvant atteindre des dizaines de mètres ! Les pins à côté, pourtant majestueux, semblent minuscules.
La descente tracée en lacets, est facile et offre de splendides panoramas.
Il est dommage seulement qu’à cette heure, il y ait beaucoup de monde… Cela ressemble un peu à une procession !... ou à un chemin de croix pour certains !... En effet, nous croisons beaucoup de personnes parties plus tôt et dans l’autre sens (ou faisant simplement un aller-retour), semblant souffrir pour remonter le Navajo loop Trail assez pentu. Il est de loin préférable de remonter vers la rim en empruntant le Queen’s Garden Trail dont la pente est beaucoup plus douce.
Heureusement, plus on avance et plus on se retrouve seul....
La vue en plongée sur Navajo loop Trail depuis Sunset Point est impressionnante (si tu fais la balade ds l'autre sens, de mon avis, la vue sur Navajo loop Trail depuis le bas de l'amphithéâtre est nettement moins impressionnante)
Maintenant si tu aimes l'effort et que tu recherches les difficultés, fais la rando depuis Sunrise Point en descendant ds l'amphithéâtre des hoodoos par Queen's Garden trail et en remontant sur la rim par Navajo loop Trail .
Mais moi, au vu des efforts constatés chez les personnes qui remontaient le Navajo loop Trail 🤪(et que je croisais puisque je le faisais en descente), j'ai tjs estimé que j'avais fait le bon choix en partant de Sunset Point😉
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
" Observer le lever du soleil depuis Sunrise Point. (heure?) "
Extrait de mon carnet (voyage en juillet):
5H30 : Réveil matinal pour assister au lever de soleil prévu à 6H05.
Brr… il fait 10°C… Le gros pull est de rigueur ! Nous sommes en altitude… (2500m.)
La pénombre (ou la précipitation !) nous fait rater l’embranchement pour Sunrise Point…
Demi-tour et arrivés au parking, nous voyons plusieurs personnes se presser vers le point de vue. Nous accélérons donc le pas en nous demandant combien on va être là-haut…
Et bien, non, l’endroit n’est pas noir de monde… Nous sommes peu nombreux à avoir eu le courage de nous être levés si tôt, et donc on ne se bouscule pas pour être aux premières loges ! D’ici, nous dominons une sorte d’amphithéâtre.
Ce parc est une vraie merveille ne ressemblant à aucun autre : des milliers de colonnes rocheuses érodées (des hoodoos, traduits très poétiquement par cheminées de fées) serrées les unes contre les autres, semblables à des soldats au garde à vous… Un émouvant chef d’œuvre de la nature : bien qu’en ayant vu de nombreuses photos avant de partir, j’en reste bouche bée !
Et le spectacle ne fait que commencer… Finalement, nous nous sommes pressés pour rien et aurions pu rester plus longtemps au lit car le soleil ne va pointer le bout de son nez qu’une demi-heure plus tard (une demi-heure pendant laquelle d’ailleurs arrive une multitude de photographes). Et alors la magie opère...
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
Je vous remercie pour tous vos conseils! Grâce à vous, mon circuit devient de plus en plus complet.
Je pense que je ferai donc le lever du soleil à sunrise point à l'heure équivalente.
Ensuite je me dirigerai à pied ou en voiture 800m plus loin pour la descente depuis sunset!
En revanche, j'ai lu sur plusieurs topics que la route des 14 points de vue ne valait pas vraiment la peine. Apparemment plusieurs arrêts ne seraient pas à la hauteur des autres activités à faire dans le coin. Vous êtes d'accord?
Donc ta voiture sera là 😉. Et il faudra bien y revenir, quelque soit le sens de parcours de la boucle.
En accord avec quasiment tout le monde, démarrer par Navajo Loop, la descente étant plus aisée que la remontée 😉 et ne pas oublier PeekaBoo Loop. Plus d'infos (et de photos 😎) sur mon site web :
" la route des 14 points de vue ne valait pas vraiment la peine. "
On ne peut pas dire que ça ne vaut pas la peine, mais c'est vrai que les + beaux points de vue sont Sunset, Sunrise, Inspiration et Bryce Points et que la petite balade Mossy Cave près de Tropic est plaisante.
Après Bryce Point, il reste 7 autres points de vue à voir , ça ne prend pas bcp de temps et ne demande pas d'effort puisque ça se fait en voiture😛 (+/- 20 km, donc 40 km en A-R + temps sur place pour admirer les points de vue = +/- 2 heures A-R)
Tout dépend du temps dont tu disposes pour visiter Bryce et de l'état de tes troupes sur place (les enfants préféreront peut-être aller à la piscine....)
Tu verras donc sur place🙂
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
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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!
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).
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly!
Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
We went as a family to Mount Rushmore in 2023, where my son bought a multi-function pocket knife like the one below with his name engraved—'NOAH'.
Unfortunately, he just lost it, and he was really attached to it. So, if there’s a kind soul passing by Mount Rushmore who could bring one back for me (I’d obviously cover all costs), that would be amazing for my son.
hi everyone
I’m planning a world trip and I’m looking for great tips on accommodation in the United States.
Do you have any good deals to share, please?
thanks
Hello everyone! Really damaged due to flooding caused by runoff after forest fires (a total mess!), does anyone in this friendly forum have any updates on the Apache Trail between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Dam? Is there still a section of the road that’s tough to navigate?
We're leaving at the end of June and will be driving the route between Buffalo and Cody. We’ve already booked our accommodations and a rodeo in Cody, but during the day, we’ll be driving between the two and I’m unsure about the itinerary.
Which route do you think is the most pleasant, interesting, or scenic between:
- The northern route via Highway 14 with Sheridan, Lowell, etc.
- The southern route with Highways 16/20/14, passing by Loaf Mountain Overlook, Powder River Pass, Ten Sleep Canyon...
We’ll be in a car, so we should be able to drive on any road.
Thanks for your input!
I’m almost done planning our September road trip. After our 3-night visit to Sequoia, we’ll have a stopover night in Coalinga (to break up the drive). We’ll be staying two nights in Monterey and would like to stop along the way to visit one side of Pinnacles National Park. We’re torn between the West entrance and the East entrance, and we’d like to do a short hike of no more than 2 hours since we don’t want to arrive too late in Monterey.
This park is split into two distinct zones with no connection between them, and the mileage from Coalinga to Monterey is pretty much the same for both. Which area do you recommend visiting—east or west? And which route is the most scenic?
I’ve spotted two short hikes:
- East: Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop
- West: Balconies Cliffs Cave Loop
Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone!
After years of hoping, waiting, planning, then changing, saving, and searching for the best possible route... we're FINALLY off this summer for a 5-week road trip in the West.
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route:
Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles
Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman
Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon
Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page
Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page
Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley
Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango
Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango
Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango
Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango
Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs
Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs
Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab
Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab
Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab
Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab
Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab
Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal
Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton
Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton
Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody
Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone
Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City
Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon
Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion
Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion
Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion
Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas
Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas
Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles
Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels
Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
Hello.
I’d like to travel along I-15N from San Diego to Las Vegas with my mom, who’s 67. We’ve explored Northern California and the California Coast over the past two years and now want to continue through the desert.
There are several attractions along the way:
- Mormon Rocks
- Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Mojave Desert
- Mojave National Preserve
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre.
Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Hi,
My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well.
Thanks for your replies,
Good evening, everyone! 🙂
Just a few last questions to wrap up our Lake Tahoe visit plans.
**Parking:**
We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:**
Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:**
Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Hi there. I'm shocked by the price of the Upper Antelope Canyon tour—$175 for less than an hour… You might say, "if you can’t afford it…" But the real question is whether it’s really worth it, because $350 for two makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off. For those who’ve done both Lower and Upper, can you tell me if the price difference is really justified? Thanks
Hi everyone! 🙂
As you can see, we're heading back from September 6th to the 27th.
Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Davis – overnight stop
Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen)
Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes
Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike
Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes)
Day 6: South Lake Tahoe
Day 7: South Lake Tahoe
Day 8: Mammoth Lake
Day 9: Mammoth Lake
Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road
Day 11: El Portal
Day 12: El Portal
Day 13: Oakhurst
Day 14: Miramonte
Day 15: Three Rivers
Day 16: Three Rivers
Day 17: Coalinga
Day 18: Monterey
Day 19: Monterey
Day 20: San Francisco
Day 21: San Francisco
Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned:
Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2)
Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3)
Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4)
Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV?
Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast.
I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October.
My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips.
I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks for advising me on the booking—should I reserve a room in the hotel or go for a cabin for the best view?
Should I get breakfast or not?
What do you think of the restaurant?
Hello, if the off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts are still around 😉, I’d love some info on tackling these trails. I’m not super familiar with the rules, risks, or what to expect—I’m looking for firsthand experience from folks who’ve done it on their own once or multiple times.
Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas)
T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC)
W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page
Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV)
F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab
Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce
Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion
M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas
Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks...
For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400,
which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.).
Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!
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
