Yellowstone, Grand Tetons or Glacier Access
We're making our maiden voyage starting 5/24 towing a 21' TT. We'll be going from Southern California to Michigan via the 90 to go around Colorado. Since it's our first trip with this TT DH doesn't w...
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Glacier's Going to the Sun Road has a tentative date of opening June 21, 2013: Going to the Sun Road, Glacier However, usually you can drive (not with your RV) almost to the top from either direction before that. It's the very top that stays snow-covered longer. Since you're hitting this park on your return from Michigan you'll probably have no problems. Stay at both sides (E&W) of the park to enjoy both. Also, even if the road isn't open, there's more to the park than that road! If your timing is right and the road is open, there's also a free shuttle bus you can take and you can get on and off wherever you want for a short hike. It's a great way to go.
Also, you stated Glacier OR Yellowstone. Why not both? They are completely different. Also consider staying IN the national parks for the best natural environments. And once you drive through Yellowston continue south into Grand Teton Nat'l Park. They're right next door to each other and are completely different. The Tetons are like miniature Alps!...but...you won't be driving these Alps. You'll be driving on the valley floor. :)
Also, I see you're planning to start out from So. Calif to Michigan but taking I-90 to get there. Why not take I-40 across Arizona (Grand Canyon stop) and into New Mexico and pick up I-25 north to I-80. That's a lot shorter to get to Michigan and you'd get to see some of AZ & NM. Returning from Michigan you could begin on I-94 westward instead of I-90 if you want to go to Glacier.
With a 21' TT you surely won't have any problems driving mountain roads so do consider Colorado, too. All it takes is driving one highway and you'll be a pro! Don't avoid them for the interstates. You don't see anything on interstates. Have a great trip!
Also, you stated Glacier OR Yellowstone. Why not both? They are completely different. Also consider staying IN the national parks for the best natural environments. And once you drive through Yellowston continue south into Grand Teton Nat'l Park. They're right next door to each other and are completely different. The Tetons are like miniature Alps!...but...you won't be driving these Alps. You'll be driving on the valley floor. :)
Also, I see you're planning to start out from So. Calif to Michigan but taking I-90 to get there. Why not take I-40 across Arizona (Grand Canyon stop) and into New Mexico and pick up I-25 north to I-80. That's a lot shorter to get to Michigan and you'd get to see some of AZ & NM. Returning from Michigan you could begin on I-94 westward instead of I-90 if you want to go to Glacier.
With a 21' TT you surely won't have any problems driving mountain roads so do consider Colorado, too. All it takes is driving one highway and you'll be a pro! Don't avoid them for the interstates. You don't see anything on interstates. Have a great trip!
