Rethinking 2 week visit out West
My DH and I planned to visit RMNP and then on to the National parks in Southern Utah then on to the Grand Canyon. Ok now we think that is way too much for a 2 week trip!! We dont want to spend our who...
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Tara - give up long drives and enjoy the 2 weeks you have!
Deserthawk said "
Or skip Colorado & head to New Mexico:
A little south of Colorado (1,278 mi, 19 hours 32 mins. Work your way down to I-70 W then down through Kansas, a little of OK & TX into NM over to I-25 between Raton & Las Vegas):"
But I70 does not get close to OK, TX or NM. It does intersect I25 in the center of Denver!
I concur with her recommendation of Bandelier! A gorgeous place and very interesting if you are into learning about our ancient native culture. We have been there a couple of times. But - it will be hot from June on! From IN (where? it would be a great 2 week vacation to go there and Santa Fe, then home but Deserthawks instructions on route is a bit baffling.
Similarly RMNP and home will be a good two week vacation for you. I have relatives in N. Indiana and have been there several times from when we lived in Denver area.
Deserthawk said "
Or skip Colorado & head to New Mexico:
A little south of Colorado (1,278 mi, 19 hours 32 mins. Work your way down to I-70 W then down through Kansas, a little of OK & TX into NM over to I-25 between Raton & Las Vegas):"
But I70 does not get close to OK, TX or NM. It does intersect I25 in the center of Denver!
I concur with her recommendation of Bandelier! A gorgeous place and very interesting if you are into learning about our ancient native culture. We have been there a couple of times. But - it will be hot from June on! From IN (where? it would be a great 2 week vacation to go there and Santa Fe, then home but Deserthawks instructions on route is a bit baffling.
Similarly RMNP and home will be a good two week vacation for you. I have relatives in N. Indiana and have been there several times from when we lived in Denver area.
