Planning a trip out west next summer
Our friends and us ( 2 couples) are planning a trip out west next summer. Just bought a 2015 Jayco Precept and a 2000 outback wagon as a dingy. Want to hit Black Hills Rushmore etc and then onto Yel...
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Go either early --late May into mid-June, or late--after Labor Day, if possible, to avoid crowds. Early also avoids fire season.
I would avoid as many large cities as possible for less stressful driving. Go into Nashville on I-24, take Briley Parkway around to I-24 on the north side of Nashville, go on up to Paducah, KY. Then go through central IL & cross the river at Moline. Pick your route west from there.
Unless you like tourist traps, don't waste your time in Wall Drug.
Check the dates of the Sturgis bike rally, and do not go for that week +/- 1 week, unless you like LOTS of obnoxious bike noise at every stop.
I would avoid as many large cities as possible for less stressful driving. Go into Nashville on I-24, take Briley Parkway around to I-24 on the north side of Nashville, go on up to Paducah, KY. Then go through central IL & cross the river at Moline. Pick your route west from there.
Unless you like tourist traps, don't waste your time in Wall Drug.
Check the dates of the Sturgis bike rally, and do not go for that week +/- 1 week, unless you like LOTS of obnoxious bike noise at every stop.
