Heading west in Mid August

martinto wrote:
Looking to make an extended trip from South Carolina to points west. Targeting Glacier by end the end of August, hoping it may be a bit cooler there than points further south. Expect to make a leisurely run to Utah, Bryce Canyon and other Utah sites in September. Then start heading east through Colorado. Would like to hear from those that have made similar trips and if our timing is good for campground availability and risk of weather during the northern part of the trip. Anticipating 4-6 weeks. Mostly private campgrounds and make reservations while in transit between stops.

Lot's of good advice - IMHO - you will have a Great trip - might just add that the last week of September and the First Week of October are/should be reserved for the Colorado Passes.

These Pictures show why I always try to be in Colorado, end of September first part of October. Once you have seen it hard not to try to get back to it, I had missed it every year for 10 years then flew out to see it - in 2009 - have managed to fly back out 5 more times and it never gets old, just more beautiful. Just get a list of Colorado Passes and try to work your trip around them in September, IMHO you will not be disappointed.

If you can try to do Utah right after Colorado - will be a little cooler and a lot more refreshing. Couple of spots we try to mention to people to make the effort to see are - Rt 12 - Rt 128 -as many State Parks as possible.If the Snow hasn't fallen hard yet you can still get into the North Rim.

Lake Powell is also Awesome - Antelope Canyon - and you could join Ivy at the Ballon festival - just too many people for me.

Not sure this is what you were after but just trying to help in the thought process.

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