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Foxygal
Explorer
Jan 28, 2015

RV routes from NC to California and up the coast.

I am wondering if you might have any ideas on a trip my husband and I
are looking into taking this year.We want to RV across the country to
California and then north along the coast. We have traveled the lower
east to west sections starting in Florida and spending time in
National parks and state parks through Texas, Arizona up through
Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Dakotas, Wyoming and Colorado. But we never made it to the west coast to see the California Redwoods and all the other beautiful scenic areas. We are wondering if there is a good northern or mid route across the country starting from NC. It would rewarding to see places we have not visited.

I always get the best rv trip ideas from rv people we have met, they
have great input and love to share.

Thanks
Foxygal
Roads and Routes
  • ksg5000's avatar
    ksg5000
    Explorer
    Jan 28, 2015
    Agree with the Bear ... figure out what you want to see and take big loop so you cover maximum territory to/from your home base.

    Most people who haven't been to Calif don't understand how crowded it is .. reservations at popular spots can be PIA even in off season .. if your not a reservation fanatic then Oregon/Washington are easier places to follow your nose.
  • the_bear_II's avatar
    the_bear_II
    Explorer
    Jan 28, 2015
    The problem I run into when going across country is either going to and from the same way or making a loop South to go, middle route coming back.

    Since you've done the southern and middle routes your best option would be I-70 and I-90. I would go using I-90 and come back on I-70.

    I-65 north to I-74 (stop at Indy Speedway)then northwest to I-39 North to I-90 west up through South Dakota (Mt Rushmore to the south) and then in Wyoming hit the Devils Tower and on to Yellowstone. Continue on west using I-90 to reach the Washington coast and travel down to California. Once you get into the LA area take I-210 east to I-15 and head north through Las Vegas to I-70 to head back home.

    Sounds like a fun trip...

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