Bucket List Trips

sample itineraries aka not re-inventing the wheel

Last year, just before our trip to Newfoundland, we met a fellow traveler who had just spent 2 weeks there. Since we were goimg to be there for 3 weeks, he actually sent me his itinerary that he used, complete with what campground he stayed at.I kn...

Boondocking in Hyder?

I'm working on our 2015 itinerary. We want to spend 1-2 days at Hyder (mid-August) to see the bears and do some local sightseeing (Salmon glacier).I've read that the best thing to do to see bears is be there as they open the gates at 6AM, and again a...

Hot Springs to Petit Jean SP in Arkansas

What is the best route for fiver from Hot Springs area to Petit Jean State Park in Arkanas?

Which first - the Cassiar or the Alcan?

We're planning a Seattle to Alaska and back trip for the summer of 2015. I read through the 2013 roll call thread's summary and am reading the 2014 one now, but since I haven't come across the info I need, I figured I might as well start a new dedica...

I-95 (Maine) Advice ?

We will be heading south from Bar Harbor, taking I-95. I notice 95 veers west some as a toll road by-passing Brunswick and Portland, or you can take 295 along the coast. We have nothing in particular to stop in Brunswick or Portland for. Is the toll ...

First l-o-n-g trip

Fort Worth to Monterrey, CA

Entance To Blackwoods

Heading to Acadia late Sept., everything I can find says Blackwoods entrance is off Rt 3, I got that part, but looking at the Google street view of Rt 3, it takes you through downtown Bar Harbor, with a 90 degree turn & very narrow streets, (traffic ...

From Charlotte to Boone, NC

We're headed to Honey Bear Campground near Boone, NC this weekend for the first time. Map is giving us two options into Boone from Charlotte. Which should we take for the EASIEST route? We're pulling a 26'TT with our Suburban. It usually does fin...

Rottweilers and RV's

We've inherited three dogs from three loved ones over the past three years and one just happens to be a Rottweiler. With no prior experience with Rottis we were apprehensive, but oh so pleasantly surprised to find that they are one of the sweetest an...

Roamin in Wyomin

Spending the summer in Colorado and took a little trip to Devils towerand Mt Rushmore.Was surprised how good the roads are and that RVers were going so fastwith the 80 speed limit.

Holy cow, Indiana toll roads $$$$$

Just checking the balance on my ez-pass I was SHOCKED to see a recent round trip we made from Chicagoland to the Elkhart, In. area towing our tt cost us 40.00 in Indiana tolls!!!! Can't believe this is even possible, could this be correct?

Jackson Wy to rt 80 east

Staying at Gros Ventre, I see two options.go north a bit pickup 287 thru dubois, Lander to rawlings.Or rt 191 to Rock SpringsI heard the grades on 191 are 7-8%, but can confirm.anyone make either of those routes

Great Alaskan Spring Adventure

We are on the waiting list for this trip for May 2015. I am looking for anyone with real life experience with this trip, good or bad.Some Idea of how the trip went, where you visited, and how you got home ( cruise back down coast, rent a car, fly, et...

From Charleston,SC to Lake Hartwell Area

We will be traveling from the Charleston area and are looking for recommendations for the best route to get to the Lake Hartwell Area. We will be towing a 23' Travel trailer.

Driving to Oregon coast need recommendation

Driving from Island Park ID to the coast of Oregon. How is Hwy 20 between Hwy 22 and Sweet Home for a 37 ft. MH with a toad. Looks like it goes through the Willamette Nat. Forest. Thanks for your input.

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