Driving non stop
We are getting a new Class C motor home this weekend. Got the approval call today. We will put it to great use. With that being said, it got me wondering as to non stop driving. With it being a Class ...
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When we had our C-Class, we would switch off drivers. (Still do!) When sleep would hit, change drivers. Even allowed our daughter & son to do some later on. Can't remember how far we did, miles or hours. Never had to do any short (time wise) trips (both teachers, 2 1/2 months to travel each summer).
Might give New Mexico a Look See, a lot of Cool Mountains to enjoy. Somewhat closer than California.
Best Value - NM State Parks ::::: $10 Without - $14 With Electric & No Entry Fee if Camping. Often with Free Showers (not all, most).
Bandelier Nat'l Mon't is off US 285. We were there in August last year. Not too hot at all. Cools off quickly after sundown each evening. I believe we were there years ago in July. Warmer during the day, but cool nights.
Los Alamos is a very neat small city in itself. Free bus system with very neat buses. Very pretty setting up in the high country. Somewhat of a gated community as well. We only drove through & stopped at a SuperMarket. A nice town. http://www.visit.losalamos.com/
http://www.losalamosnm.us/transit/Pages/default.aspx
More on Santa Fe an older post. Hope the links still work.
Some same but with some new (maybe) More New Mexico .
Might consider doing quick overnight stops as well as long hauls. These have been helpful in finding a place to overnight or stay (Help for the Budget as well):
FreeCampgrounds.Com
freecampsites.net/usa/
Boondocking Sites
Bob's Cheap & Free
Wal-Mart
OverNights Not Camping
Casino OverNighting Never used one yet, but many do.
COE Campgrounds
Senior Pass for Federal Parks & Camping (Free Entry to Nat'l Parks, 1/2 off camping @ Many Nat'l Forests & Nat'l Pks; Also BLM & COE) Not 62 yet, a Annual Pass for $80 might pay for itself & more for the Battle Fields, etc. But not 1/2 Camping, I believe. Might save a little $ if visiting many Nat'l Pks & Monuments. There is a Free Access Pass if one has permanent disabilities. Passes
Might give New Mexico a Look See, a lot of Cool Mountains to enjoy. Somewhat closer than California.
Best Value - NM State Parks ::::: $10 Without - $14 With Electric & No Entry Fee if Camping. Often with Free Showers (not all, most).
Bandelier Nat'l Mon't is off US 285. We were there in August last year. Not too hot at all. Cools off quickly after sundown each evening. I believe we were there years ago in July. Warmer during the day, but cool nights.
Los Alamos is a very neat small city in itself. Free bus system with very neat buses. Very pretty setting up in the high country. Somewhat of a gated community as well. We only drove through & stopped at a SuperMarket. A nice town. http://www.visit.losalamos.com/
http://www.losalamosnm.us/transit/Pages/default.aspx
More on Santa Fe an older post. Hope the links still work.
Some same but with some new (maybe) More New Mexico .
Might consider doing quick overnight stops as well as long hauls. These have been helpful in finding a place to overnight or stay (Help for the Budget as well):
FreeCampgrounds.Com
freecampsites.net/usa/
Boondocking Sites
Bob's Cheap & Free
Wal-Mart
OverNights Not Camping
Casino OverNighting Never used one yet, but many do.
COE Campgrounds
Senior Pass for Federal Parks & Camping (Free Entry to Nat'l Parks, 1/2 off camping @ Many Nat'l Forests & Nat'l Pks; Also BLM & COE) Not 62 yet, a Annual Pass for $80 might pay for itself & more for the Battle Fields, etc. But not 1/2 Camping, I believe. Might save a little $ if visiting many Nat'l Pks & Monuments. There is a Free Access Pass if one has permanent disabilities. Passes
