Pourquoi "certainement " ?
Car 2017 c'est encore loin et il peut se passer tellement de choses d'ici là, ensuite notre âge avance, on aura alors presque 68ans, ...
Mais personnellement, j'aime bien faire des projets.
Celui-là est un peu fou, alors vos avis me rendront certainement plus sage et réservé !
Ce 4ème voyage sera certainement le dernier aux USA.
Comme le précédant nous partirons sur mai, les dates ne sont pas encore fixées.
J'ai finalement renoncé à un passage en Louisiane en début de voyage, les intérêts des participants divergeaient trop.
Voilà, je lance cette bouteille à la mer ou cette liste à VoyageForum en espérant que quelques personnes prennent le temps de la dépouiller.
La 5 ème et 6 ème version me semblent plus abouties.
Il y a une version avec arrivée/départ de Los Angeles (ver 6) et une depuis Las Vegas (ver 5) qui est ma préférée. Cela va dépendre des vols possibles avec une seules escales en Europe.
J1 - McCarran International Airport Las Vegas
Nuit à : Las Vegas
J2 - Death Valley : Mosaic Canyon Death Valley : Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Coucher de soleil
Nuit à : Stovepipe Wells Village
J3 - Death Valley : Zabriskie Point, Lever de soleil Death Valley : Twenty Mule Team Canyon & Death Valley : Artist's Drive & Palette Death Valley : Badwater Rd, Coucher de soleil
Nuit à : Furnace Creek
J4 - Death Valley : Golden Canyon Trail & Natural Bridge Trail
de la route en passant par : Jubilee Pass Road, Shoshone, Pahrump, en 2017 ça devrait être ouvert
Nuit à : Bonnie Springs
J5 - Red Rock Canyon : Scenic Loop Drive
Red Rock Canyon : Ice Box Canyon Trail, Willow Creek Trail & Callico Trail
Nuit à : Henderson
J6 - Valley of Fire : Fire Canyon / Silica Dome & Valley of Fire : White Domes
Seven merveilles & Fire Wave en fin de journée
Nuit à : Overton
J7 - Valley of Fire : Elephant Rock, Little Arch, Windows Loop, Pillar Arch Rock,
Piano Rock, Windstone Arch, Atlati Rock
Nuit à : Alamo
J8 - Cathedral Gorge : Miller Point, Eagle Point Trail, Jupiter Loop & aire de picnic CCC (petits slots canyons)
Nuit à : Caliente
J9 - Pine Park Spring Trail via Modena
Nuit à : Cedar City
J10 - Taylor Creek Trail Kolob Canyons Viewpoint & Timber Creek Overlook
Nuit à : Cedar City
J11 - Kanarra Creek Trail
Cedar Breaks : Ramparts overlook, petit retour par beau temps, cette fois, je l'espère
Nuit à : Cedar City
J12 - Bryce Canyon : Swamp Canyon & Bristlecone loop Trail
Farview Point, Bryce Natural Bridge, Agua Canyon, Poderosa Canyon & Black Birch Canyon
Nuit à : Tropic
J13 - Willis Creek Bull Valley Gorge
Nuit à : Tropic
J14 - Lick Wash Canyon Narrows Nuit à : Escalante
J15 - Hole in Rock : Broken Bow Arch, Sunset & Moonrise Arch
Nuit à : Escalante
J16 - Hole in Rock : DryFork, Peek A Boo & Spooky
Canyon Nuit à : Escalante
J17 - Hole in Rock : Zebra Slot Canyon & Tunnel Slot Canyon
Nuit à : Escalante ou Boulder
J18 - Burr Trail Road
Strike Valley Overlook & Burr Trail Overlook
Nuit à : Ticaboo ou Hanksville si pas Burr Trail Road …
J19 - Bullfrog Ferry Natural Bridges Trails & Scenic Drive
Nuit à : Mexican Hat
J20 - Muley Point & Goosenecks Viewpoint
Recapture Pocket
Nuit à : Bloomfield
J21 - Ah She Shi Pah Valley of Dream
Nuit à : Bloomfield
J22 - Bisti Badlands Ouest Bisti Badlands Sud (Cracked Eggs) Trail (trop beau, on y retourne) en fin de journée
Nuit à : Bloomfield
J23 - Bisti Badlands North (Wings) Burnham Badlands
Nuit à : Farmington
J24 - Réserve en cas de mauvais temps ou quelques Aztec arches ou Lybrook
Nuit à : Farmington
J25 - Betatakin Overlook & Tsegi Overlook
Monument Valley, coucher de soleil
Nuit à : Kayenta
J26 - Grand Canyon North Rim
Bright Angel Point, Coucher de soleil
Nuit à : Grand Canyon
J27 - Grand Canyon : Uncle Jim Trail, Cape Royal & Angel Window, Walhalla Overlook, Cap Final, Roosevelt Lookout, Vista Encantada & Point Imperial
Nuit à : Jacob Lake
J28 - Zion :Many Pools & Emerald Pools
Nuit à : Springdale
J29 - Zion : West Rim to Scout Lookout
Nuit à : St. George
J30 - Yant Flat Trail
Snow Canyon Petroglyphs
Nuit à : St. George
J31 - Snow Canyon Johnson Canyon, Sand Dunes & White Rock Amphitheater
Lover Sand Cove / The Vortex
Nuit à : St. George
J32 - Red Cliffs
Yellow Knolls Trail
Las Vegas Strip
Nuit à : Las Vegas
J33 - McCarran International Airport Las Vegas
- J2 je logerais aussi à Furnace Creek. Après le coucher de soleil aux Sand Dunes ce n'est pas une longue route, par contre ça permet un départ un peu moins matinal pour aller au lever de soleil de Zabriskie 🙂
- Pourquoi parler du dernier ? 😉 S'il y a matière et plaisir à y retourner, vous le ferez, j'en suis sûr 🙂
Effectivement la question était dans mon esprit, en plus deux nuits au même endroit c'est toujours bien.
J2 sera une grosse journée, pour la première, mais comme on est réveillé en général très tôt, je pense que cela ne posera pas de problème.
Bonjour Gilles,
Contente de te retrouver avec un nouveau projet que je vais suivre (évidemment, je ne suis pas (encore ? ) spécialiste pour te donner des conseils). Je vois déjà que tu as programmée quelques endroits que nous allons (je l'espère) découvrir cet été. J'ai quand même une question: comment as-tu choisi les endroits que tu voulais faire le matin ou l'après-midi dans Valley of Fire? Il me semble avoir lu que les 6 premières merveilles sont plus jolies (question lumière) le matin.
A bientôt.
Je répondrais à ta question de manière plus générale.
Je fais une préparation la plus complète que je peux.
Ensuite pour chaque jour je place une visite prioritaire à faire.
Puis selon la fatigue, le temps, les envies, on en fera une ou deux de plus, soit les trois ensemble ou seul avec mon épouse.
Sur chaque visite, on prend notre temps et on s'attend, en profitant de nos découvertes relatives.
Sur mon programme j'applique plusieurs critères :
- pas plus de 400km par jour
- pas plus de 8h de déplacement et visites par jour
- premier retour au motel pas après 17h environ ce qui permet soit de cse reposer tous ou certain, soit de repartir
- profiter le plus souvent possible du même motel pour plusieurs nuits
Je laisse donc une part importante à l'imprévu.
Programmer les meilleurs moments pour une visite devient vite un casse tête, souvent peu vérifiable quand on est sur place.
J'ai une question toute pratique :
Quelqu'un a-t-il emprunté la route (piste) "Glendale Bench Road" (BLM600) vers Kanab.
J'aimerais l'employer entre "Lick Wash Canyon" et Zion pour éviter de repasser et dormir à Kanab.
Pourquoi encore l"OUEST les usa compte pres de 50 etats
L'Est est aussi pas mal et compprends des forets primaires ave des animeaux des sites Historisque et surtout la Capitale qui elle regroupe beaucoup de monumemnt et pas mal de
musee
Il y a de quoi passer facilement 15 a 21 jours meme a 68 ans Nous en avons 70 et pensons aller a l'est en Mai ou septembre 2017 le but etant de partir 4 semaines et d'en passer deux chez des amissur place et les deux autres a vadrouiller
Nous prevoyons d'organiser cela six mois avant le depart et de faire nos reservations a ce moment la pas avant
Bonne fin de journée a vous
Partir ailleur c'est exitant... mais il faut bien revenir un jour
L'age apporte souvent la sagesse
Un con nait et meurt toujours aussi con
Il n'y a pas pire qu'un con prétencieux
Franchement, il n'y a rien de comparable niveau nature et grands espaces aux états de l'Ouest. L'Est fait pâle figure à côté et l'on y retrouve des paysages naturels plus ressemblants à ceux que l'on peut trouver en Europe. C'est aussi beaucoup plus urbanisé.
Rien a redire mais connaissant les deux pas de comparaisons posible
Chacun ses preference c'est comme les gouts et les couleurs
Bonne fin de journée a vous
Partir ailleur c'est exitant... mais il faut bien revenir un jour
L'age apporte souvent la sagesse
Un con nait et meurt toujours aussi con
Il n'y a pas pire qu'un con prétencieux
Comme d'hab 😉, fonction de la météo des jours précédents. En 2009 avec un van, aucun pb, en 2015, obligé de faire demi-tour, piste trop glissante (plusieurs dérapages). Le même jour, un ranger de Fruita s'est planté avec son 4X4 😠.
Enjoy.
PS : ne pas oublier, avant le lac une petite balade (voir mon site web, lien en signature).
Tu me fais douter de l'intérêt d'une visite à "Recapture Pocket".
Cela vaut-il d'arrêt ?
Je fais :
J18 - Burr Trail Road
Strike Valley Overlook & Burr Trail Overlook
Nuit à : Ticaboo ou Hanksville si pas Burr Trail Road …
J19 - Bullfrog Ferry Natural Bridges Trails & Scenic Drive
Nuit à : Mexican Hat
J20 - Muley Point & Goosenecks Viewpoint
Recapture Pocket
Nuit à : Bloomfield
J21 - Ah She Shi Pah Valley of Dream
Nuit à : Bloomfield
Montezuma Canyon, ça a l'air bien. Mais très difficile de trouver les coordonnées du lieu, la piste d'accès c'est bon.
As-tu plus d'infos à me donner ?
Je vais prendre le temps pour Recapture Pocket d'essayer de faire les trois sites.
De toute manière je passe à coté donc cela dégourdira les jambes
Bon, j'ai craqué pour un nouveau passage à White Sands.
Pas mal de km en plus mais quand on aime, on ne compte pas 😉😉😉
Donc voilà la dernière version de notre projet.
Dommage que le camping est exclus pour nous, certains coins auraient mérités une nuit sur place pour diminuer les parcours, une douche et un bon lit est à ce prix.
J1 - McCarran International Airport Las Vegas
Nuit à : Las Vegas
J2 - Death Valley : Mosaic Canyon, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes & coucher de soleil
Nuit à : Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel
J3 - Death Valley : Zabriskie Point, lever de soleil & Twenty Mule Canyon, Artist's Drive & Palette, Badwater au coucher du soleil
Nuit à : Furnace Creek
J4 - Death Valley : Golden Canyon & Natural Bridge
de la route en passant par : Jubilee Pass Road, Shoshone, Pahrump, en 2017 ça devrait être ouvert
Nuit à : Bonnie Springs
J5 - Red Rock Canyon : Scenic Loop Drive, Ice Box Canyon Trail, Willow Creek Trail & Callico Trail
Nuit à : Henderson
J6 - Valley of Fire : Fire Canyon / Silica Dome & White Domes, Seven merveilles & Fire Wave en fin de journée
Nuit à : Overton
J7 - Valley of Fire : Elephant Rock, Little Arch, Windows Loop, Pillar & Arch Rock, Piano Rock, Windstone Arch, Atlati Rock
Nuit à : Alamo
J8 - Cathedral Gorge : Miller Point, Eagle Point, Jupiter Loop & aire de picnic CCC (petits Solts Canyons)
Nuit à : Caliente
J9 - Pine Park Spring via Modena
Nuit à : Cedar City
J10 - Kolob Canyons : Taylor Creek, Viewpoint & Timber Creek Overlook
Nuit à : Cedar City
J11 - Kanarra Creek
Cedar Breaks : Ramparts overlook Trail
Nuit à : Cedar City
J12 - Bryce Canyon : Swamp Canyon, Bristlecone loop & divers points de vue à la fin du parc
Nuit à : Tropic
J13 - Willis Creek & Bull Valley Gorge
Nuit à : Escalante
J14 - Hole in Rock : Broken Bow Arch Trail (selon la voiture), Dance Hall Rock, Sunset & Moonrise Arch Trail
Nuit à : Escalante
J15 - Hole in Rock : DryFork, Spooky Canyon & Peek a Book
Nuit à : Escalante
J16 - Hole in Rock : Zebra Slot Canyon & Tunnel Slot Canyon selon état (eau), Cedar Wash Arch (en réserve)
Nuit à : Escalante ou Boulder
J17 - Burr Trail Road, Strike Valley Overlook Trail & Burr Trail Overlook
Nuit à : Ticaboo ou Hanksville si pas Burr Trail Road …
J18 - Bullfrog Ferry, Natural Bridges Trails & Scenic Drive
Nuit à : Mexican Hat
J19 - Journée plus tranquille, repos
Muley Point & Goosenecks Viewpoint (si envie), Recapture Pocket
Nuit à : Cortez
J20 - Mesa Verde
Nuit à : Bloomfield
J21 - Bisti Badlands Ouest & Bisti Badlands Sud (Cracked Eggs) en fin de journée
Nuit à : Bloomfield
J22 - Bisti Badlands North (Wings) & Burnham Badlands
Nuit à : Bloomfield
J23 - Ah She Shi Pah & Valley of Dream, Angel Peak (en réserve)
Nuit à : Bloomfield
J24 - Lybrook Overlook, San Ysidro Church & Ojoto Wilderness
Rio Rancho, Casa San Ysidro, San Ysidro Church
Nuit à : Rio Rancho
J25 - Socorro, Mission San Miguel, White Sands, le retour indispensable
Nuit à : Alamogordo
J26 - White Sands
Nuit à : Silver City
J27 - Buckhorn Post Office, The Catwalk & White Water Canyon
Springerville Church & Old Zuni Mission (juste pour casser la route)
Nuit à : Chambers
J28 - Journée plus tranquille, repos
Monument Valley, un retour aussi pour un coucher de soleil
Nuit à : Kayenta
J29 - Betatakin Ruin
Grand Canyon North Rim : Bright Angel Point
Nuit à : Grand Canyon
J30 - Grand Canyon North Rim : Uncle Jim, Angel Window & Divers points de vue
Nuit à : Jacob Lake
J31 - Eagle Gate Arch & Gunsmoke Movie Set (si envieLick Wash Canyon Narrows (accès par le sud)
Nuit à : Glendale
J32 - Zion :Many Pools & Emerald Pools
Nuit à : Springdale
J33 - Zion :West Rim to Scout Lookout
Nuit à : St. George
J34 - Yant Flat & Snow Canyon : Petroglyphs
Nuit à : St. George
J35 - Snow Canyon : Johnson Canyon & Petrified Dunes & White Rock Amphitheater
Lover Sand Cove / The Vortex
Nuit à : St. George
J36 - Red Cliffs & Yellow Knolls
Yellow Knolls
Nuit à : Las Vegas
J37 - McCarran International Airport Las Vegas
Je surveille le prix de avions et des voitures qui sont en train de prendre l'ascenseur donc attendre.
J'attends aussi avec impatience les carnets de cet été, car ils recoupent certaines de mes visites. J'ai encore le temps de modifier mon parcours.
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Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026:
Car rental – check,
Hotels – check,
Itinerary – almost check,
Photo gear – check,
Budget – check, 🤪
Meal planning – meh, we’ll see...
Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth:
The Longhorns and the Stockyards;
JR’s ranch (for the missus);
Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center:
See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains:
El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum:
Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona:
Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque:
Santa Fe,
Turquoise Trail,
Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66:
Old Route 66 in the city;
Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas:
JFK Museum;
Perot Museum;
West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
Hello everyone! 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.
Merci de me conseiller pour la réservation pour la plus belle vue faut il réserver une chambre dans l'hôtel ou choisir une cabane ?
Prendre le petit déjeuner ou pas ?
Que pensez vous du 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!
I’m currently looking for well-located hotels near points of interest in the cities below. I’ve found a few, but the prices are really high.
Could any of you share some great addresses in the following cities?
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- San Francisco
Also, do you have a preferred airline for domestic flights? If so, which one?
