Central Ohio to Central Arizona
We plan on traveling from Ohio to Arizona and back later this year (probably September) and I am looking for suggestions on things to see. We like off-beat things, interesting parks, etc. What are ...
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If you're planning on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon you'll have nice cool temps.
Your Phoenix stop will be HOT and great campground in the metro area are the Maricopa County Parks. There are a handful depending where you're visiting. Also, Lost Dutchman State Park east of Phoenix is a winner. You won't have much camping company in September in Phoenix. :)
From the North Rim you'll be close to some other wonderful national parks and Sept. is a good time to see them - less crowds. Check out Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands and Arches.
Then head into southern Colorado and do Mesa Verde Nat'l Park and continue east on 160 to the Durango area (a day trip to Silverton is a MUST), continue east to Pagosa Springs for a hot springs soak.
Then head into New Mexico via Hwy 84 - Abiquiu Lake Corps of Engineers campground is very nice and it's the painter Georgia O'Keefe's home area and it's gorgeous.
You could then stop at Bandelier Nat'l Monument near Los Alamos. Santa Fe, NM is a great little city to explore. You could stay at Santa Fe Skies RV or at Cochiti Lake Corp of Engineers campground which is about a 30 minute drive.
Lots to see in that whole circular area. It's a favorite of ours.
Get a road atlas from WalMart and highlight everything of interest, then make your route from there. Have a great trip!
Your Phoenix stop will be HOT and great campground in the metro area are the Maricopa County Parks. There are a handful depending where you're visiting. Also, Lost Dutchman State Park east of Phoenix is a winner. You won't have much camping company in September in Phoenix. :)
From the North Rim you'll be close to some other wonderful national parks and Sept. is a good time to see them - less crowds. Check out Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands and Arches.
Then head into southern Colorado and do Mesa Verde Nat'l Park and continue east on 160 to the Durango area (a day trip to Silverton is a MUST), continue east to Pagosa Springs for a hot springs soak.
Then head into New Mexico via Hwy 84 - Abiquiu Lake Corps of Engineers campground is very nice and it's the painter Georgia O'Keefe's home area and it's gorgeous.
You could then stop at Bandelier Nat'l Monument near Los Alamos. Santa Fe, NM is a great little city to explore. You could stay at Santa Fe Skies RV or at Cochiti Lake Corp of Engineers campground which is about a 30 minute drive.
Lots to see in that whole circular area. It's a favorite of ours.
Get a road atlas from WalMart and highlight everything of interest, then make your route from there. Have a great trip!
