12 night trip: CA to UT & CO Natl. Parks
I am planning our summer roadtrip for June. Time is tight this year and I think I only have 12 nights. Might be able to squeeze in a few more nights if needed. Main goal is visiting the NP's in So...
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You will be able to say you have been to places but not SEEN places. IMHO. 1 day in Zion is plenty - trade days with Bryce. In any case, cut the number of places in half.
On edit ........ Thom and I usually agree but do not agree fully on Rocky Mtn NP. I lived in Estes 8 years. I do agree with him that it is a zoo with people but the main reason that side is so much in demand as it has so much more to offer; check it out yourself.
It is kinda like the same argument of Grand Canyon - south side is hugely busy but it is there that you get to see the whole canyon - not 10%.
You can say you have been to the west side of RMNT or the north side of GC but you truly have not SEEN it.
But you are so limited on time; not sure how you are going to drive, sleep and also see things.
Be safe.
On edit ........ Thom and I usually agree but do not agree fully on Rocky Mtn NP. I lived in Estes 8 years. I do agree with him that it is a zoo with people but the main reason that side is so much in demand as it has so much more to offer; check it out yourself.
It is kinda like the same argument of Grand Canyon - south side is hugely busy but it is there that you get to see the whole canyon - not 10%.
You can say you have been to the west side of RMNT or the north side of GC but you truly have not SEEN it.
But you are so limited on time; not sure how you are going to drive, sleep and also see things.
Be safe.
