When we start plans for rving there are a few must sees for me. I know what I want to see but I know too that there are many more places I know nothing about. I am hoping you guys and gals can help educate me with sites you have seen and should be on everyone's must see list. Here is my list:Yellowstone, Tetons, Yosemite, Red WoodsThe MonumentGrand CanyonThe ArchesMt RushmoreAnd ALaska...but not sure what to do or where to goMy list is mostly National Parks but you fine folks who have been around the block a number of times please share places you now have on your must see list or have seen list. Thanks(I did try to search for such a list but could not find one.)

I get off the Interstate as much as possible and travel the side roads.I like to see America, that's a must for me.Enjoy your travels. :)

I might add Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park. We like Moraine Park Campground but you need to be online at midnight on Jan 1st or allowable dates based upon what time of year you expect to travel.We have many places we like to go that are not well known but have found over the years by constant research.

Thanks 1mtnman. Looks like its in your neck of the woods. Thanks for the info. Merry Christmas

gbopp wrote:I get off the Interstate as much as possible and travel the side roads.I like to see America, that's a must for me.Enjoy your travels. :)Yep, I like to stay off I as well. So much to see. Are there any back roads that are must see back roads?

I'll just throw this into your mix, it's an old bucket list from an old post;My top 10 would be the drive to and thru these places; my second 10 would be the destinations.1. Yellowstone, Wyoming – coming from the south and leaving thru the Beartooth Pass this would include Dinosaur NP, Flaming Gorge and (7)The Grand Teton NP -- I'll also throw in the drive to and through Wind Canyon between Thermopolis and Shoshoni.2. All of southern Utah – this drive would include Arches and Canyon land NP’s, Capitol Reef NP, Escalante NM, Zion, Bryce NP’s, with a drive around Lake Powell, and because we have time we’ll do the north rim of the (8)Grand Canyon. (will stop in as many SP's as possible Kodachrome and Goblins, for sure and if the timing is right lets catch a few of the slot Canyons - Antelope)3. The San Juan’s of Colorado, this would include Gunnison NP, for the life of me I can’t understand how this area has been so left out of the national park system other than it has so many private land owners(silver mines and coal), starting on Gunnison Reservoir (including Crested Butte) we would go down to Lake City taking the Alpine loop over to Silverton(just the tow car and only if it’s tough and 4X4) leaving to Ouray then over to Telluride thru Dunton and Rico to Cortez slipping into Mesa Verde NP, then taking the Durango to Silverton RR before back tracking the Million Dollar high all the way back to Montrose and Gunnison, NP. While in Colorado I would try to time it so as to be able to do the drive again to Maroon Bells, starting in Leadville - Buena Vista area and going thru Independence Pass during the last week of September when the Aspen have turned.4. Ashville, NC is the start of the next trip – heading to Lake Toxaway on RT 64, better have your driving gloves on and pray for light traffic, from there to Cashiers and Highland heading NW to Silva and the Pisgah National Forest getting on the southern most part of the Blue Ridge parkway heading north untill your worn out. (Might just catch a quick hike in the Great Smoky Mountains NP). These are some of the most beautiful and wild mountains in the US. This is where they filmed the Last of the Mohicans.5. Glacier NP – Going to the Sun Road, need I say more? Just driving anywhere around this park will give you a rush, just follow the rivers and stay by the lakes. (might need to head up to Banff while this close)6. Canyon de Chelly NM. Will always go by this spiritual place of the Navajo Indians usually coming from or going to the Grand Canyon going through the four mesas to Grand Canyon NP 7. The Grand Teton NP. See number 1 its only number seven because I got to see it when I did number 1 and the bonus is to catch Yellowstone again.8. The Grand Canyon NP. See number 2 its only number eight because I saw it from the high side on the drive on number 2. As long as this is my dream might just throw in a Rafting trip.9. Yosemite and Sequoia are this late only because I don’t like to drive in California and it is almost always crowded, but thses are both two of the most beautiful spots in America.10. Three way tie for tenth -- Carlsbad, Olympic and Cascades NP’s these are always hard because my wife thinks they are so far from everything but trust me these are great drives and beautiful places that are well worth the drive. As you can see I've been working on this Bucket List, and it has to be a LIST to qualify, IMHO, Sure there are places I have yet to go but having seen and experienced so many it would be great to just do them all again, maybe with the Grandaughters, Now that would be a trip.Having driven back and forth this country more times than I can remember, one thing we've learned you will never see it all and every trip down every road will uncover a new adventure.Take a look at Stan's Photo Album ********* for some great shots -- many are water falls, so you might find a couple new spots to discover on your trip.

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Chowan
Explorer
Dec 27, 2015
vermilye wrote:
ReneeG wrote:
While in Monument Valley, visit Goosenecks State Park and spend the night there. Drive your toad or tow vehicle up the Moki Dugway and go to Natural Bridges National Monument.

And while in the area catch the late morning light on "House on Fire" in Mule canyon, and Fallen Roof Ruin in Road Canyon. Directions

House on Fire

Fallen Roof Ruin

Now that is a must see. Thanks for the photos
Chowan
Explorer
Dec 27, 2015
2gypsies wrote:
Chowan wrote:
And ALaska...but not sure what to do or where to go

RE: Alaska....there are very few roads to get there and once there most folks go to the same places. Before you even get to Alaska there are gorgeous places to explore in Canada and the Yukon. You'll need to study the 'Milepost' to find out what you want to do. Then spend time on the Canada/Alaska forum on this site and gather information from there.

I'd highly recommend you take the summer for this massive trip so you're not rushed. Many people only do it once and you'll want to get everything out of it. It's a wonderful trip and easy to do. Don't be afraid of it. The road conditions are nothing like stories you might have heard that are passed down from many years ago. For the most part the roads are paved although you will find areas of construction/repairs just as you do in the lower 48; however, they may be a few miles long. You just drive slow.

Thousands of RVers take this trip each year so you won't be alone and you'll meet up with the same folks time after time along the way.

As to everything else, it seems you'd enjoy natural areas rather than touring cities. Get yourself a good road atlas that shows national and state parks and study one complete state. Highlight areas that sound interesting to you, read up on them and create your trip from that. Sometimes just exploring one complete state would make a great vacation rather than traveling great distances and hopping from state to state. If you have a season to explore then take in a couple states.

Have fun planning!

As large as alaska is I would want to take at least a whole summer to do it
ReneeG
Explorer
Dec 26, 2015
Chowan wrote:
ReneeG wrote:
While in Monument Valley, visit Goosenecks State Park and spend the night there. Drive your toad or tow vehicle up the Moki Dugway and go to Natural Bridges National Monument.

Thanks for the help

You're welcome.
vermilye
Explorer
Dec 26, 2015
ReneeG wrote:
While in Monument Valley, visit Goosenecks State Park and spend the night there. Drive your toad or tow vehicle up the Moki Dugway and go to Natural Bridges National Monument.

And while in the area catch the late morning light on "House on Fire" in Mule canyon, and Fallen Roof Ruin in Road Canyon. Directions

House on Fire

Fallen Roof Ruin
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Dec 26, 2015
Chowan wrote:
And ALaska...but not sure what to do or where to go

RE: Alaska....there are very few roads to get there and once there most folks go to the same places. Before you even get to Alaska there are gorgeous places to explore in Canada and the Yukon. You'll need to study the 'Milepost' to find out what you want to do. Then spend time on the Canada/Alaska forum on this site and gather information from there.

I'd highly recommend you take the summer for this massive trip so you're not rushed. Many people only do it once and you'll want to get everything out of it. It's a wonderful trip and easy to do. Don't be afraid of it. The road conditions are nothing like stories you might have heard that are passed down from many years ago. For the most part the roads are paved although you will find areas of construction/repairs just as you do in the lower 48; however, they may be a few miles long. You just drive slow.

Thousands of RVers take this trip each year so you won't be alone and you'll meet up with the same folks time after time along the way.

As to everything else, it seems you'd enjoy natural areas rather than touring cities. Get yourself a good road atlas that shows national and state parks and study one complete state. Highlight areas that sound interesting to you, read up on them and create your trip from that. Sometimes just exploring one complete state would make a great vacation rather than traveling great distances and hopping from state to state. If you have a season to explore then take in a couple states.

Have fun planning!
Chowan
Explorer
Dec 26, 2015
ReneeG wrote:
While in Monument Valley, visit Goosenecks State Park and spend the night there. Drive your toad or tow vehicle up the Moki Dugway and go to Natural Bridges National Monument.

Thanks for the help
Chowan
Explorer
Dec 26, 2015
Padlin wrote:
Unless I missed it I'll add Niagara Falls, Black Hills SD, driving Rt 1 in CA to include San Fran, and the French Quarter. Did anyone put down Alaska? In FL a trip down the keys to Key West.

Those are wonderful suggestions. Thanks
My list is growing and my plans are enlarging. Keep sending more
Chowan
Explorer
Dec 26, 2015
ReneeG wrote:
While in Monument Valley, visit Goosenecks State Park and spend the night there. Drive your toad or tow vehicle up the Moki Dugway and go to Natural Bridges National Monument.

Thanks for the suggestions
Bob806
Explorer III
Dec 26, 2015
Lots of good places mentioned so far. I'd like to add the state parks of Kentucky & West Virginia, and northern Arkansas/SE Missouri. Clean, peaceful and scenic you can't go wrong visiting.

A place on my "must see" list is the Columbia River Gorge. I'm retiring in about 4 years, and right now I hope to hop in the RV and go right there.
Padlin
Explorer
Dec 26, 2015
Unless I missed it I'll add Niagara Falls, Black Hills SD, driving Rt 1 in CA to include San Fran, and the French Quarter. Did anyone put down Alaska? In FL a trip down the keys to Key West.

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