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Cdash wrote:MisconductOIB wrote:
Thanks for all of the great info after reading everything I believe we might scale back to Washington DC from the 2-5 then maybe hop over to VA Mountains till the 9th.
We've done trips to the west too. We determined that anything west of Rushmore had to be two weeks to be worth while, as it is at least 2.5 days of driving to get there.
Cdash wrote:MisconductOIB wrote:
Thanks for all of the great info after reading everything I believe we might scale back to Washington DC from the 2-5 then maybe hop over to VA Mountains till the 9th.
We've done trips to the west too. We determined that anything west of Rushmore had to be two weeks to be worth while, as it is at least 2.5 days of driving to get there.
MisconductOIB wrote:
Thanks for all of the great info after reading everything I believe we might scale back to Washington DC from the 2-5 then maybe hop over to VA Mountains till the 9th.
MisconductOIB wrote:
Thanks for all of the great info after reading everything I believe we might scale back to Washington DC from the 2-5 then maybe hop over to VA Mountains till the 9th.
4runnerguy wrote:
More than 1100 miles to Acadia NP on some of the most congested roads through some of the biggest cities on one of the busiest weeks for just a week-long vacation. Two hard days of driving each way. Doesn't seem very relaxing. The coast of Acadia NP is very scenic and cooler with the ocean currents. Lobsters, too.
How about Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway? The Pocono's? Find a funky little local town and celebrate the 4th there. May not have the big fireworks of the big cities, but we've had some great 4th's in some out of the way places.
But whatever you decide, early reservations are a must.
4runnerguy wrote:
More than 1100 miles to Acadia NP on some of the most congested roads through some of the biggest cities on one of the busiest weeks for just a week-long vacation. Two hard days of driving each way. Doesn't seem very relaxing. The coast of Acadia NP is very scenic and cooler with the ocean currents. Lobsters, too.
How about Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway? The Pocono's? Find a funky little local town and celebrate the 4th there. May not have the big fireworks of the big cities, but we've had some great 4th's in some out of the way places.
But whatever you decide, early reservations are a must.
DrewE wrote:Black fly season is generally Mother's Day to Father's Day. Skeeters WILL be out in full force.
... Black flies and mosquitoes should be at least somewhat manageable. ...
DrewE wrote:Black fly season is generally Mother's Day to Father's Day. Skeeters WILL be out in full force.
... Black flies and mosquitoes should be at least somewhat manageable. ...
4runnerguy wrote:
More than 1100 miles to Acadia NP on some of the most congested roads through some of the biggest cities on one of the busiest weeks for just a week-long vacation. Two hard days of driving each way. Doesn't seem very relaxing. The coast of Acadia NP is very scenic and cooler with the ocean currents. Lobsters, too.
How about Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway? The Pocono's? Find a funky little local town and celebrate the 4th there. May not have the big fireworks of the big cities, but we've had some great 4th's in some out of the way places.
But whatever you decide, early reservations are a must.
4runnerguy wrote:
More than 1100 miles to Acadia NP on some of the most congested roads through some of the biggest cities on one of the busiest weeks for just a week-long vacation. Two hard days of driving each way. Doesn't seem very relaxing. The coast of Acadia NP is very scenic and cooler with the ocean currents. Lobsters, too.
How about Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway? The Pocono's? Find a funky little local town and celebrate the 4th there. May not have the big fireworks of the big cities, but we've had some great 4th's in some out of the way places.
But whatever you decide, early reservations are a must.