Bakersfield- I-40 or I-10 to Arizona
We could use some advice as to the best road for seeing Arizona and New Mexico? We are heading toward Texas and could go either I-40 or I-10.
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I-40 is very scenic through forested mountains, lakes, beautiful sights. Williams, AZ is a fun Route 66 town that still has its classic old style. Bearizona is a fun drive through animal park well worth the stop. A deer petting farm is also near. In Flagstaff is Lowell Observatory where you can tour century old telescopes and equipment. Further east is Meteor Crater where the NASA museum is very interesting. You'll also pass by Petrified Forest and Painted Desert parks.
But, I-40 can get significant snow fall in the winter from Williams to Winslow. Highways can get snow packed but will quickly clear after 1 day of sun.
I-10 travels through desert areas of AZ with only a couple short stretches where very rare snow can fall. I have never seen the road surface ice up in these areas.
Along I-10 are the Indian Ruins of Casa Grande, Kartchner Caverns which is one of the best living caverns you can tour inside, Tombstone with its old west gun fights and saloons and nearby wineries.
But, I-40 can get significant snow fall in the winter from Williams to Winslow. Highways can get snow packed but will quickly clear after 1 day of sun.
I-10 travels through desert areas of AZ with only a couple short stretches where very rare snow can fall. I have never seen the road surface ice up in these areas.
Along I-10 are the Indian Ruins of Casa Grande, Kartchner Caverns which is one of the best living caverns you can tour inside, Tombstone with its old west gun fights and saloons and nearby wineries.
