***Traveling out west*** Need Suggestions
Hi- We have plans to take a two-week trip from Cincinnati out to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone next summer. We have a 31' travel trailer, 4 kids, 2 adults, and a dog... and an extended cab 2001 Chevro...
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dodge guy wrote:SoundGuy wrote:greyhook wrote:
It can be done with days set aside for some serious driving, like 750miles/day on the way out and going back home--but it's worth it to us.
At an average 50 mph that's 15 hrs of driving. :E We've done a lot of long distance traveling / camping but there's not a chance I'd do 15 hrs behind the wheel, then have to do it again the next day. :( Our last Yellowstone trip included the Badlands and RMNP, all in a little under 4 weeks - just what we needed so we weren't rushed.
I’ve done a max of 14 and that is pushing it. And no way I would do that back to back. I towed from Chicago area to Stone Mtn GA. 14 hours. The next day we drove to Disney. Even an 8hr day after a 14 is hard.
Dodge guy I've followed some of your travels and I concluded living in the center of the country has it advantages. I applaud you for making it to lots of great destinations all over the country.
Sort of weird in that there are not too many attractions located in the center of the country worth driving 2 days for.
However the center is a good launching point to see the rest of the country.
I've been up and down the east coast,but not very far west simply because my marathon driving days are past me. The thrill of driving a 600 mile day is gone!
In order to make west in a relaxed manner from the east coast I believe it takes 3 weeks which I don't have. I know many would disagree with the 3 week requirement, but I do not consider towing multiple 500-600 mile days in a row a vacation. With that in mind I spend my vacations closer to home which gives me a better relaxation time vs. windshield time ratio.
