1st Cross Country Trip..thoughts?
I'm still working on our agenda for our 1st cross country trip. I really narrowed down the trip a bit so we aren't rushing around too much. We are driving from NY with the hope to get out west in a fe...
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Well from experience (last year Colorado to Maine) I would do the loop and include I80 and I70 as suggested. Also kind of a great place to break up the New York to Indiana section is in Ohio. Here is the link to an outstanding Good Sams Campground (more like a resort) with plenty to do for the kids to unwind (and very reasonable as well).
http://www.goodsamcamping.com/travel/campgroundsandrvparks/generalinfo.aspx?cgid=990000275
Its pretty close to the Columbus Zoo and for my two little Jack Hanna fans was a must (if you go, they honor out of state zoo memberships at a 50% discount).
I too would recommend the "high mountain areas" of Colorado over the Springs area (being a resident of Edwards for 6 years) and would even recommend the drive over Hwy 24 (out of Eagle) than that of Hwy 91 (out of Copper). Vail and Beaver Creek Ski Areas run summer time gondolas to the top where there is lots to do. If you go to the Buena Vista/Salida area you need to soak in the Cottonwood Hot Springs.... Which I recommend. Another of our favorite areas if you are headed up the Steamboat way is Stage Coach State Park.... It is very kid friendly with great facilities and lots to do (but reserve early!)If you are looking to explore a little Ancient History then I recommend Mesa Verde (down in the southwest of Co) it is in the NPS and a great place to visit. In the Black Hills after I drug my kids through the Monument (which is breath taking) I found that there are some other more kid type activities. I would recommend the Wind Caves (next to Custer), the Mammoth Dig, The AAA Gold Mine and the Reptile Farm (both in Rapid City). Hope this helps....
http://www.goodsamcamping.com/travel/campgroundsandrvparks/generalinfo.aspx?cgid=990000275
Its pretty close to the Columbus Zoo and for my two little Jack Hanna fans was a must (if you go, they honor out of state zoo memberships at a 50% discount).
I too would recommend the "high mountain areas" of Colorado over the Springs area (being a resident of Edwards for 6 years) and would even recommend the drive over Hwy 24 (out of Eagle) than that of Hwy 91 (out of Copper). Vail and Beaver Creek Ski Areas run summer time gondolas to the top where there is lots to do. If you go to the Buena Vista/Salida area you need to soak in the Cottonwood Hot Springs.... Which I recommend. Another of our favorite areas if you are headed up the Steamboat way is Stage Coach State Park.... It is very kid friendly with great facilities and lots to do (but reserve early!)If you are looking to explore a little Ancient History then I recommend Mesa Verde (down in the southwest of Co) it is in the NPS and a great place to visit. In the Black Hills after I drug my kids through the Monument (which is breath taking) I found that there are some other more kid type activities. I would recommend the Wind Caves (next to Custer), the Mammoth Dig, The AAA Gold Mine and the Reptile Farm (both in Rapid City). Hope this helps....
