Why bother with National Parks?
We're new to RVing and have just bought an older Class C. My wife wants to take a trip touring many of the western United States' National Parks. I've been doing some research and this is what I'm f...
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Traveling is something special for many of us, my DW and I like to go all over, desert, mountains, slick rock country, beaches and we have been to all 49 continental states in our rig. We have been to 53 od the 59 National Parks(we're not in a competition)and untold monuments, preserves, parks, reserves museums, because it's better than sitting around watching TV.
It's true, many areas have crappy roads, there are crowds and lousy weather, but until you sit on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon at sunrise, trudge through the dunes in Great Sand Dunes in the snow, puzzle as to why Congeree is a National Park, visit White Sands missile range and park, witness the wonder of Denali from the Fairbanks to Anchorage train's mailcar in the winter and one I waited over 60 years to see, Carlsbad Caverns. Well, have you gotten the idea?
Some of us love looking and camping and walking and starring in wonderment to the point that we don't remember the roads, crowds or weather. If it's not your thing, find someplace to park the RV and go fishing or take a nap, it's okay, but, at least give it a try first.
I just read your post explaining what you're trying to do and your concerns. We are both handicapped, and the have a towed so we use the placards we have to drive instead of walking or waiting for a bus and all sorts of things. There are ways to see Sequoia(it is beautiful) that don't require driving, or being able to drive a rental car, hire a tour. There are work arounds and once you start traveling and meeting people ask them if they have been to the Grand Canyon and what about parking in Williams at a campground and taking the train up. Come to think of it, now that we know your real concerns, ask US for help not with crowds but who has the best rental cars over in St. Mary at Glacier, where to camp outside Yellowstone.
We will give you the info you want.
By the way, your wife seems to be on the receiving end of your desire to do it for her even if it's not your thing. Cool!
It's true, many areas have crappy roads, there are crowds and lousy weather, but until you sit on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon at sunrise, trudge through the dunes in Great Sand Dunes in the snow, puzzle as to why Congeree is a National Park, visit White Sands missile range and park, witness the wonder of Denali from the Fairbanks to Anchorage train's mailcar in the winter and one I waited over 60 years to see, Carlsbad Caverns. Well, have you gotten the idea?
Some of us love looking and camping and walking and starring in wonderment to the point that we don't remember the roads, crowds or weather. If it's not your thing, find someplace to park the RV and go fishing or take a nap, it's okay, but, at least give it a try first.
I just read your post explaining what you're trying to do and your concerns. We are both handicapped, and the have a towed so we use the placards we have to drive instead of walking or waiting for a bus and all sorts of things. There are ways to see Sequoia(it is beautiful) that don't require driving, or being able to drive a rental car, hire a tour. There are work arounds and once you start traveling and meeting people ask them if they have been to the Grand Canyon and what about parking in Williams at a campground and taking the train up. Come to think of it, now that we know your real concerns, ask US for help not with crowds but who has the best rental cars over in St. Mary at Glacier, where to camp outside Yellowstone.
We will give you the info you want.
By the way, your wife seems to be on the receiving end of your desire to do it for her even if it's not your thing. Cool!
